What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Director, Career Development position at Central College?
Location: Pella, IA Category: Administrative Posted On: Mon Aug 7 2023 Job Description:
This is a 10-month, full-time administrative appointment reporting to the associate dean, career development and civic engagement. Working under the general supervision of the associate dean, career development and civic engagement, the assistant director has primary responsibility for development and coordination of internships and career coaching. The assistant director participates in the design and delivery of career-related workshops, programs, class presentations, and panels and helps students develop and refine resume-writing, interviewing, and job-search skills in addition to advising and coaching students interested in graduate school, including investigating programs, reviewing admissions essays, making connections and presenting related programming on campus. The assistant director will assist students in clarifying academic and career goals through individual career coaching, including the administration and interpretation of career inventories (e.g., MBTI, Strengths Finder, etc.).
Students work daily with the dynamic staff in Career and Professional Development to develop resumes, apply for internships, prepare for graduate school, interview for jobs, and consider their future career. Staff work with businesses, alumni, faculty, and students to provide a rich and rewarding developmental approach to career exploration and advising.
Responsibilities include the development and maintenance of social media accounts as they relate to employment opportunities and sharing success stories. The assistant director also assists with: planning, hosting, and promoting events and data gathering and management including assessment of career services and outcomes of graduates.
Job Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) with at least three years of experience in career development, higher education, or a similar field. Experience in career coaching is beneficial. The ability to collaborate effectively with students as well as with faculty, staff, alumni, and recruiters is essential. The position includes limited evening and occasional weekend participation for workshops, training, orientation, and the like.
Additional Information:
This is a 10-month, full-time administrative appointment reporting to the associate dean, career development and civic engagement. Working under the general supervision of the associate dean, career development and civic engagement, the assistant director has primary responsibility for development and coordination of internships and career coaching. The assistant director participates in the design and delivery of career-related workshops, programs, class presentations, and panels and helps students develop and refine resume-writing, interviewing, and job-search skills in addition to advising and coaching students interested in graduate school, including investigating programs, reviewing admissions essays, making connections and presenting related programming on campus. The assistant director will assist students in clarifying academic and career goals through individual career coaching, including the administration and interpretation of career inventories (e.g., MBTI, Strengths Finder, etc.).
Students work daily with the dynamic staff in Career and Professional Development to develop resumes, apply for internships, prepare for graduate school, interview for jobs, and consider their future career. Staff work with businesses, alumni, faculty, and students to provide a rich and rewarding developmental approach to career exploration and advising.
Responsibilities include the development and maintenance of social media accounts as they relate to employment opportunities and sharing success stories. The assistant director also assists with: planning, hosting, and promoting events and data gathering and management including assessment of career services and outcomes of graduates.
Job Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) with at least three years of experience in career development, higher education, or a similar field. Experience in career coaching is beneficial. The ability to collaborate effectively with students as well as with faculty, staff, alumni, and recruiters is essential. The position includes limited evening and occasional weekend participation for workshops, training, orientation, and the like.
Additional Information:
Salary : $40,300 - $51,100
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