Assistant Director of Career Services

Supports the career development and professional advancement of adult learners, graduate and undergraduate students, and alumni through individualized coaching, career education, and alumni engagement. Designs and delivers career programming tailored to professionals at different stages of their careers, including career changers, working adults, graduate students, and individuals pursuing career advancement or encore careers. Serves as a strategic partner to academic programs across the School of Professional and Continuing Studies, MBA and graduate business programs, Athletics, and other adult-focused initiatives. Helps students and alumni translate their academic experiences into meaningful professional opportunities through career advising, employer and alumni outreach, and collaborative campus partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career coaching and advising to students, alumni, and adult learners at various career stages.
• Design and deliver career programming tailored to professionals, including career changers, working adults, and graduate students.
• Serve as a strategic partner to academic programs, including the School of Professional and Continuing Studies, MBA and graduate business programs, and Athletics.
• Conduct employer and alumni outreach to create professional opportunities for students and alumni.
• Collaborate with campus partners to integrate career development into academic experiences.
• Develop metrics and methods for continuous improvement of career services processes, goals, and strategies.
• Facilitate presentations, group workshops, and teaching sessions on career-related topics.
• Foster inclusion and belonging in career development initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education, counseling, business, higher education administration, human resources, or a related field.
• At least two years of professional experience in career development, graduate school advising, workforce development, human resources, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience advising students, alumni, and organizations.
• Extensive career management experience, including working with adult learners and those in career transition.
• Proven ability to collaborate and develop relationships with a wide range of constituents, including employers, alumni, faculty, and staff.
• Strong supervision and leadership skills.
• Experience with outcomes assessment, learning outcomes, and evaluation strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation, group facilitation, and teaching.
• Innovation and creativity in program development, processes, and relationship-building.
• Demonstrated strength in fostering inclusion and belonging.
• Rich understanding of liberal arts with a special appreciation for experienced professionals, adult learners, and graduate students.

Skills

• Knowledge of career development and student development theories, research, and practices.
• Familiarity with recruiting trends and relationship-building with diverse constituents (e.g., employer recruiters, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff).
• Outstanding teamwork abilities.
• MBTI certification preferred.

Schedule

Full-time, exempt position. 7.75 hours daily, 38.75 hours weekly.

Pay

Pay Grade 6 - Exempt ($50,461.00 - $70,000.00).