As a communications coach at SCADamp, the university’s professional presentation studio, you’ll help students strengthen their verbal, visual, and interpersonal communication skills so they can share their stories effectively. You’ll give them the foundation to represent themselves with confidence in class presentations and job interviews, and to connect with others at industry events.
To support SCADamp, you’ll:
- Create, promote, and deliver workshops, trainings, and professional development opportunities for students, alumni, faculty, and staff
- Offer workshops and coaching sessions to help students articulate compelling content and adapt their interpersonal communication to maximize professional opportunities
- Conduct weekly classroom visits to observe, coach, and provide feedback
- Maintain a regular schedule of classroom visits and one-on-one appointments
- Coach faculty and staff to improve communication skills and elevate their presentations
As a communications coach, you’ll:
- Support university initiatives and events (e.g., SCAD Day, faculty teaching success program, and student orientation) and programming for external audiences
- Maintain accurate coaching records and data tracking
- Stay current with research on effective presentations and communication
- Conduct surveys and use other assessment tools to measure student progress
- Maintain and archive accurate records of all SCADamp activities for accreditation and institutional assessment
Additionally, you’ll:
- Provide unconditional support to achieve success in all accreditation matters
- Collaborate internally to ensure success for the university and its students
- Serve as a SCADamp ambassador
Strong candidates will demonstrate:
- Excellent organizational, project management, prioritization, and public speaking skills
- Attention to detail and exceptional work ethic
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to cultivate positive working relationships with internal and external constituents
- Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in communication, mass communications, English, performing arts, or a related field
- Proficiency with professional presentation software, including PowerPoint or Keynote
- Experience communicating with diverse audience in a university setting
- Experience working in an innovative, fast-paced, and professional environment
Preferred qualifications:
- Significant presentation coaching, acting, or performance experience
Certificates, licenses, and registrations:
- Valid driver’s license
Travel required:
- Less than 10%
Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.
Organization
The University for Creative Careers
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a private, nonprofit, accredited university offering more than 100 degree programs across more than 40 majors. Students can study at campuses in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, participate in study abroad opportunities in Lacoste, France, or earn their degrees online through SCADnow.
SCAD enrolls more than 18,500 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries. The university's innovative curriculum is enhanced by professional-grade technology, industry-standard equipment, collaborative projects with corporate partners, internship opportunities, and career-focused learning experiences.
Career preparation is integrated throughout the student experience, supported by more than 650 annual recruiter visits and extensive professional development resources. According to SCAD, 99% of graduates are employed, pursuing further education, or both within 10 months of graduation.
Founded in 1978, SCAD has earned recognition as a global leader in art and design education and continues to expand its academic offerings to meet emerging industry needs, including innovative programs such as Applied AI.