Director of Career Services

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: FullTime Regular

Pay Plan Series & Grade: DS0058/3

Salary Range: Up to $95317

Closing Date:Open Until Filled

Location:4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008


Brief Description of Duties

The Director of Career Services will develop implement assess and evaluate the Career Development and Student Success Model. The incumbent will receive general guidance from theAssociate Vice President of Student Successto manage the career service centers at both the Van Ness and Lamont Riggs campuses coordinate activities and supervise career counselors employment outreach coordinator and an office manager.. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a proven record in leading and developing cohesive teams managing performance and productivity strategic planning and contributing to organizational leadership; he or she should display an entrepreneurial creative and innovative spirit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate and oversee the goals objectives activities assessments evaluations and budget for the career center.
• Manage the operations of the career center
• Lead the career counseling activities as well as provide career counseling at an advanced level to students/graduates in a variety of areas including career exploration assessments resumes cover letters thank you letters portfolios career event opportunities graduate/professional school applications and searches job/internship applications and searches job/internship employment opportunities etc.
• Lead the employment outreach activities and provide employment outreach at an advanced level for students/graduates and employers/recruiters to develop partnerships for career opportunities including jobs internships other positions career programs MOUs etc.
• Lead the curriculum development and instruction and instruct career workshops and creditbearing career courses at an advanced level on various topics including career exploration resumes cover letters thank you letters interviewing networking job/internship searches etc.
• Oversee the coordination of the chairing of the Career Advisory Committee for the respective college/school to support partnerships among faculty/staff and employers for curricula alignment career programs jobs/internships MOUs etc.
• Explore commission and integrate software and technologies including the career services management system career assessments employment outcomes survey continuing education survey computer labs etc.
• Administer as well as serve as the lead administrator for the career services management system (job database) for multiple users including students alums employers recruiters faculty staff etc. with various functions including job/internship/other position announcements board career events career resources career counseling appointments employer directories hire and employment surveys continuing education surveys outcome reports etc.
• Prepare and submit reports for strategic recommendations and outcomes emphasizing the employment of students/graduates and partnerships with employers/recruiters based on documented activities and services in the career services management system.
• Strong knowledge of trends in internships employment the economy effective interventions technology and industry networks.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Student Success or Chief Student Development and Success Officer

• Completed a bachelors degree in behavioral health counseling social work psychology or a related field.
• Masters degree preferred.
• At least five years of work experience as a director coordinator or manager in Career Services at a college/university.
• Experience with career data management systems such as Handshake FOCUS2 CSO Simplicity Bamboo etc.
• Experience in student information systems such as Banner and PeopleSoft
• Experience in computer software including Windows and Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Publisher.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.

Notice of NonDiscrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 21401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race color religion national origin sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation marital status personal appearance genetic information familial status status as a victim of an intrafamily offense place of residence or business or status as a covered veteran as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference:A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position may be awarded a 10point residency preference over nonDistrict applicants unless the person declines the preference points. If selected the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

DrugFree Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the DrugFree Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five 5 days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit: Experience:

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