Executive Communication Coach (SLP)

JOB DESCRIPTION: FACULTY

Status:

Full-time, exempt

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Travel:

Yes, domestic and international

Reports to:

Chief Executive Officer; will transition to Head of Faculty once that role is filled

Title:

Determined by cumulative paid tenure:

1–5 years: Faculty

6–15 years: Senior Faculty

15+ years: Distinguished Faculty

Position Overview

Faculty members are responsible for the effective delivery of Speakeasy’s curriculum and communication coaching for groups and individuals. The Speakeasy curriculum encompasses multiple dimensions, including style and delivery, content, and listening. Delivery is both in-person and virtual. In-person delivery may be in a Speakeasy office or at any location selected by the client and agreed upon by Speakeasy. Faculty work directly with individuals across diverse industries and at every organizational level. Speech-Language Pathology Faculty members provide additional expertise specific to the use of the voice.

Responsibilities

• Delivers live small group communication development workshops, private/individual coaching sessions, and large group presentations/speeches (size varies) in one of Speakeasy’s offices, at a designated client location, or virtually


• Assesses individual skills and develops skill advancement through lectures, exercises, facilitated group discussions, and video recording and feedback


• Completes pre-program preparation, including reviewing client information and expectations to ensure that classroom and A/V equipment are appropriately set up


• Completes post-program documentation (e.g., internal documentation, client follow-up) and sales team collaboration and debriefing


• Manages individual virtual coaching sessions, including initial scheduling, needs assessment, development plan creation, progress assessment, case documentation, and post-coaching recommendations


• Participates in staff and faculty business meetings, development activities, social functions, and retreats


• Attends client meetings (by phone, virtually, or in-person on or off-site) when requested to participate


• Provides coaching to Speakeasy staff members for their ongoing communication development


• Actively seeks new knowledge and information about developments within business, learning and development, personal and professional growth, and other areas that contribute to individual knowledge and growth, and the guidance and coaching of clients


• Prepares and delivers large group presentations and speeches as assigned


• Manages logistics related to travel (e.g., flights, ground transportation, hotel, passport renewals, visa requests) necessary for providing on-site client work


• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned, including curriculum development, marketing, and social media

Disclaimer: These responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Responsibilities may evolve as the organization grows.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree required for Speech-Language Pathologists


• For Speech-Language Pathologists, a valid Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and a current state license are required


• A minimum of five years’ professional experience in teaching, business, consulting, psychology, communication, coaching, and/or related fields is required

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative but do not constitute an exhaustive list of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of effective faculty members. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in teaching, coaching, facilitation, and mentoring


• Superior communication (verbal, written, listening) and interpersonal skills


• Organizational and time management skills


• Sound business acumen


• Emotional intelligence and a high level of self-awareness


• Ability to quickly learn new content


• Flexible and able to quickly adapt to change, and a willingness to embrace change


• Willingness and ability to give and receive both positive and constructive feedback


• Group management skills with the ability to balance individual needs with group dynamics and to create a psychologically safe environment


• Advanced or exemplary computer skills with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; able to navigate general computer functions such as creating, organizing, and saving files and folders


• Ability to navigate CRM (customer relationship management) and other business-related platforms (e.g., scheduling, personal productivity, and survey platforms)


• Receptivity and the ability to achieve proficiency with new or emerging platforms and technologies


• Technical capacity and proficiency with various audio/visual (A/V) equipment


• Ability to navigate various video-conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Webex)


• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally


• Ability to speak, listen, stand, and sit for extended periods, and maintain focused attention; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of instructional design principles


• Bilingual or multilingual


• Learning and development experience


• Understanding of emerging technologies

Professional Certificates and Licenses

Speech-Language Pathologists must be certified by ASHA and hold a current state license.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.