Assistant Director of Career Services
Assistant Director of Career Services
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$ 53000 - 55000
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Job Description:
Assistant Director of Career Services
Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the fulltime position of Assistant Director of Career Services. The position reports to the Director of Career Services and assists the Director in providing strategic direction and leadership to support students in career exploration research and planning. Providing oversight of student and careerbased systems internships communications and marketing
Responsibilities: The Assistant Director of Career Services is responsible for providing career and graduate school planning job search strategies and skills to students through inperson and online appointments group workshops embedding content into courses and presentations to students. Works closely with the Director of Career Services to assist with career outcome data collection employer relationship development overall campus career education goals and crossindustry career advising workshops. Provides outstanding service to corporations and employers engaging the campus regarding corporate sponsorships oncampus recruiting job postings intern hiring and event engagement. Coordinates campus career fairs and all niche career services events that connect employers and students.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree. Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently. Selfstarter with ability to prioritize tasks and manage time. Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills in Word Excel database software and career/job search tools and applications. Ability to conduct surveys and analyze data. Team first approach with a punctual responsible and ethical foundation. Technology savvy. Prior experience in career services or relationship management positions.
Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree. Career development job placement relationship management or related experience strongly preferred with ability to teach and consult students on career development rsums interviewing skills and job search strategies. Experience in higher education a plus. Familiarity with Handshake and FDS data collection.
Compensation: $53000 $55000 annually. This position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan dental insurance retirement plan life insurance and other insurance options. After one year of employment Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
How to Apply: Apply online at Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Katheryne Hinze Director of Career Services resume and contact information for three references.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act in any materials you submit you may redact or remove ageidentifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please direct questions to the search committee chair at .
Application deadline is May 1 2025 at 11:59pm (MDT)
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 students. 47 of students are undergraduates 33 are graduate students and 80 receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries 50 states and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visit learn more about the university.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tightknit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and more. In the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of crosscountry trails. In the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. PreK12 students are served by the highlyranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
