Assistant Director for Career Experiences and Events
Assistant Director for Career Experiences and Events
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Job Summary
Under the direction of the Executive Director the Assistant Director of Career Experiences and Events serves as a key member of the Career Center leadership team in transforming students academic learning into meaningful careerready experiences. This role drives the creation and expansion of highimpact industrybased experiential learning opportunities that align seamlessly with academic objectives and cocurricular initiatives. Working in close partnership with faculty academic departments university stakeholders and industry partners the Assistant Director designs innovative pathways for career readiness. They lead initiatives such as career exploration events immersive career treks internships externships projectbased learning and job shadowing programs. The Assistant Director builds and nurtures relationships with local employers and community partners identifies and secures funding to support program growth and ensures all initiatives comply with university CSU and federal regulations including EEO/ADA/AFF mandates. In addition to program development this role promotes continuous improvement through rigorous data collection and impact assessment using insights to refine programs and maximize student success. The position also provides oversight for the Career Hub. By bridging academic knowledge with realworld application the Assistant Director plays a vital role in empowering students to embark on fulfilling career journeys while strengthening connections between the university and the professional community.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement innovative careerreadiness programs including career exploration events immersive career treks internships externships projectbased learning and job shadowing initiatives
- Develop annual strategic plan and budget for the career experience programs and events to deliver an optimal student experience including design and development of experiential learning engagements opportunities services and related events
- Prepare and manage the career experience program and events budget to meet expense and revenue goals including evaluating effectiveness of programs visavis resource investments
- Engage faculty internal and external campus partners to create deliver structure and expand learningaligned career experiences and career exploration events in SJSU
- Collaborate with the Alumni and Community Engagement to expand career experiences and career mentorship programs connected to alumni and their organizations
- Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students campus leadership and departments and external employers
- Leverage the capabilities of SJSU Handshake the career services system available digital applications and the knowledge of the career counselors to research analyze and define student experiential learning needs and opportunity gaps
- Coordinate research and employment opportunities across multiple campus departments and external employment opportunities included but not limited to Financial Aid and Scholarship Office Accounting Payroll ServiceLearning and University Personnel
- Collaborate with Associate Director for Career Education and career counselors to provide relevant development content for career experience participants that includes integrating employer viewpoints into professionaldevelopment programming
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing experiential learning programs
- Thorough knowledge of standards and practices in experiential learning for early career development
- Knowledge of career experiences internships experiential learning and early career employment trends
- Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders including faculty employers and community partners
- Knowledge of promotion/marketing techniques including strong relationshipbuilding skills and public relations
- Skilled in strategic engagement planning including researchbased market segment identification and targeted outreach strategies
- Proven track record in securing funding and managing program budgets
- Knowledge of higher education compliance standards including EEO ADA and affirmative action policies
- Exceptional analytical skills to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
- Survey development validation analysis and basic statistical reporting
- Ability to interpret and apply project requirements gather and analyze data reason logically draw conclusions and make recommendations
- Strong knowledge of event management
- Basic project management skills including establishing charters milestones schedules and team responsibilities
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to design content for diverse audiences from students to employers
- Skilled in using social networking resources like LinkedIn and internet job search platforms
- Ability to perform accurately in a detailoriented environment and handle multiple priorities
- Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to give and receive feedback
- Strong customer service and public relations skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications
- Ability to effectively support and collaborate with diverse populations
- Ability to travel locally and accommodate occasional early or late work hours
Required Qualifications
- A bachelors degree and/or equivalent training
- Four 4 years of administrative work experience involving study analysis and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies procedures practices or programs
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree or higher in Education Higher Education Administrations Human Resources Business or a related field
- Three years of progressive experience in career services university relations human resources or talent acquisition and development within higher education or a similar environment
- Experience in designing and implementing career experiences programming such as internships externships or other experiential learning
- Experience collaborating with employers and building partnerships to create career experience opportunities for students
- Experience with data collection and analysis to assess program effectiveness
Compensation
Classification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $7500/month $8084/month
CSU Salary Range: $5537/month $10014/month
San Jos State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 3035 of your base salary. For more information on programs available please see the Employee Benefits Summary.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
All applicants must apply within the specified application period: February 20 2025 through April 14 2025. This position is open until filled; however applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.
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Additional Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.
The standard background check includes: criminal check employment and education verification. Depending on the position a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the universitys third party vendor Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.
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Campus Security Authority In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.
Equal Employment Statement
San Jos State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age ancestry citizenship status color creed disability ethnicity gender genetic information marital status medical condition national origin race religion or lack thereof sex sexual orientation transgender or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and certain other federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
