Assistant Director of Career Services jobs in Columbia, SC

Description

Newberry College seeks an experienced and proactive Director of Career & Professional Development to lead our efforts in preparing students for successful careers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in career counseling, employer engagement, and program development, with a strong commitment to student success.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Employer Engagement: Cultivate and maintain relationships with regional employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
2. Career Counseling: Provide individualized guidance to students on career readiness, including resume development, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
3. Program Development: Design and implement workshops, seminars, and events that enhance students’ career development and readiness.
4. Academic Collaboration: Work closely with academic departments to integrate career services into the curriculum and coordinate internship placements.
5. Data Management: Track and analyze employment outcomes to assess the effectiveness of career services and inform continuous improvement.
6. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of the Center for Student Success

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Affairs, Human Resources, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in career services, employer relations, or a related area within higher education. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. Demonstrated success in building partnerships with employers and community organizations. Proficiency in career services management software and tools. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty staff, and external partners. Proficiency with data management and assessment.

APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin December 6, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s approval. The successful candidate must submit to background check and submit all official transcripts before beginning employment. Electronic application materials should be emailing to human.resources@newberry.edu and include “Director of Career & Professional Development” in the subject line.

Newberry College does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Newberry College is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from people from diverse identities and backgrounds.

E-Verify:

Currently the college uses E-Verify for employment verification. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from a n employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to records available to the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

College Employment Policy

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.  Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied.  Unless designated in writing and signed by the College President, all College employees are considered to be “EMPLOYED AT WILL.” Newberry College reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President or Board of Trustees.