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Memphis, TN - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title:

Assistant Director of Career Development

Department:

Career Services

Job Description:

Rhodes College seeks a dynamic student-centered professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Career Development in the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD). Reporting to the Director of CCPD the Assistant Director plays a pivotal role in advancing the Colleges mission to prepare students for lives of purpose leadership and service.

The Assistant Director provides strategic and hands-on support for career education and professional development with a focus on early student engagement during their first and second years of study. This role supports the integration of career development into academic and co-curricular experience facilitates career-related programming and oversees key office functions including assessment communications and student supervision. The Assistant Director contributes to a data-informed developmentally appropriate approach to career readiness aligned with NACE Career Readiness Competencies and the Colleges commitment to holistic student success.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual and group career counseling to students with a focus on first and second-year students. Guide students through career exploration graduate/professional school planning and job search strategies using self-assessment tools and career development resources.

  • Design and deliver workshops and programs that promote self-awareness career readiness and understanding of the current job market. Coordinate initiatives such as the Rhodes Impact Summer Experience program.

  • Instruct the two-credit academic course Self Major and Career (INTD 200) helping students explore personal and professional development.

  • Hire train and supervise student employees ensuring they contribute effectively to the offices mission and operations.

  • Manage the CCPDs digital presence including the website and social media platforms. Develop marketing materials and communications strategies to promote services and events.

  • Oversee the administration and interpretation of career assessments (e.g. Myers-Briggs PathwayU

  • Procure and manage office resources including online tools and assessment platforms. Support the daily operations and strategic planning of the office.

  • Serve as a liaison to staff faculty and employers to foster partnerships and promote career & professional development initiatives.

  • Maintain regular attendance and active participation in office functions contributing to a collaborative and student-centered environment.

Job Requirements:

  • Masters degree required (preferably in Higher Education Administration College Student Personnel Student Affairs or Counseling).

  • Experience in career or academic counseling strongly preferred.

  • Experience facilitating groups and with advisory or mentoring responsibilities.

  • Strong organizational and communication skills as well as demonstrated ability to relate to students staff and faculty are required.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 is required.

  • Experience with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator PathwayU and StrengthsFinder is preferred.

  • Experience with Handshake is preferred.

Physical Demands:

  • A general office environment that requires sitting for extended periods on a consistent basis.

  • Perform computer work keyboard use and telecommunications frequently.

  • Manual dexterity will be required to perform keyboard and writing activities frequently.

  • Visual acuity is required frequently to read and review print and electronic documents.

  • Reaching and pushing/pulling with a force of up to 10 pounds are performed on a rare basis.

  • Be able to move about the office and between buildings and offices as necessary.

A complete application includes a cover letter and a resume.

Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellentbenefitspackage and a great working environment.


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