As a visualization coach for SCADamp, the university’s professional presentation studio, you will help students improve their verbal, visual, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively share their stories. You will provide a foundation for them to confidently represent themselves during class presentations and job interviews 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 demonstrate professionalism through high-impact visuals
• 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 visualization skills and elevate their presentations

As a visualization 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:

• A design mindset to adapt to new direction and initiatives
• Ability to cultivate positive working relationships with internal and external
  constituents
• A dedication to personal and professional integrity
• Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts
• A high degree of professionalism in all interactions with students, faculty, and staff

Candidates should have:

• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and project management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, critical thinking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• An attention to detail and an exceptional work ethic

Minimum qualifications:    

• Bachelor's degree, preferably  in graphic design, visual communication, motion graphics, or a related field  
• Experience working in an innovative, fast-paced, and professional environment
• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Keynote, and Prezi)
• Experience communicating with diverse audiences in a university setting
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred qualifications:      

• Significant experience in presentation coaching or acting
• Print production or data visualization experience

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:  

• Valid driver’s license

Travel required:  

• 10–20%

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.