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College of Human Sciences & Education

Leadership Development Institute

Leadership Coach (WAE) On-Campus or Remote

The Leadership Development Institute seeks qualified leadership coaches to deliver high-impact leadership development services. This role involves coaching workforce leaders to develop their strengths through stress management and self-reflective practices. Coaches will identify needs, customize action plans, and address specific behaviors. You will partner with leaders to analyze metrics, administer assessments, and create individual action plans.

Job Responsibilities:

50% Support clients in discovering and maximizing their talents. 
Develop clients' strengths and apply them to their life and work. 
Identify organizational drivers affecting performance. 
Establish and execute individual coaching development plans. 
Administer and submit data for assessments and surveys. 
Coach leaders in trust-building, feedback, and effective one-on-ones and other leadership skills.  

30% Establish coaching agreements with clients and document next steps. 
Design and implement training workshops and job aides. 
Share insights on trends and communicate opportunities to leadership. 
Maintain high customer satisfaction and coordinate schedules. 
Report ethics violations and participate in training sessions. 

15% Submit timely reports, documentation, and other necessary paperwork. 
Provide programmatic support where needed.  
Perform other related duties as assigned, with some travel required. 

5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, education, human services, or related field

10+ years of experience as a high-performing leader or equivalent. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree with specific leadership experience or ICF credential preferred. Experience with virtual coaching technologies preferred. 

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

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Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

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LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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