Assistant Director of Career Services

Eureka, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 44000 - 50000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

REPORTS TO: Director of Career Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Career Services will oversee delivery of career services events and programming and provide support services to success coaches. The Assistant Director also supports department-provided services such as individual career counseling internship and job-search advising and data systems/processes oversight. The Assistant Director develops and implements workshops/events and develops positive relationships with students employers faculty staff alumni and parents. The Assistant Director serves as secondary administrator of career services technology systems and provides leadership and assistance in web-based technology data collection management and reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Director of Career Services the Assistant Director of Career Services maintains responsibilities in the following areas:

Department Administration and Collaboration

Helps to maintain Career Services website/Canvas page and physical office space
Works with Marketing & Communications to create marketing materials adhere to brand standards etc.
Works with Faculty Employers and other contacts to compile and regularly disseminate information on opportunities through career management software (i.e. Handshake) and other means (e.g. email in-person)
Provides input on departmental and institutional policies and procedures as appropriate
Helps to grow and develop the Career Ambassador program and Career Services
Assists with general responsibilities such as recordkeeping customer service etc.
Serves as a resource to the wider College community including Faculty and Staff potentially serving on extra-departmental Committees such as campus event planning professional searches etc.

Reporting and System Management

Creates and manages career services information distribution including website Canvas LMS course social media (i.e. LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter etc.) career management software (e.g. Handshake)
Assists in the tracking and reporting of data and statistics for both internal and external audiences with an emphasis on tracking and reporting First Destination Study (FDS) data to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) including 5- and 10-year destination studies
Assists the Director in selecting & acquiring career-related software as appropriate and resolving department technology-related issues

Programming and Event Planning

Develops and delivers workshops and career-related programs
Helps to plan and implement the Eureka College/alumni Career L.A.U.N.C.H. (Leaders and Alumni Unite to Navigate Career Help) annual career development conference
Assists with planning and implementation of additional career events (i.e. fairs employers/grad school visits off campus trips etc.)
Collaborates with internal and external partners to implement and manage campus financial literacy programs and services
Collaborates with Director alumni and/or internal and external resources to create and/or update a career development programming calendar of events
Creates and/or updates and publishes electronic and print marketing materials; assists with the planning and promotion of career services to students alumni faculty and employers through marketing efforts.

Career Counseling and Support Services

Provides individual career counseling and guidance to students and alumni
Assists students in clarifying academic and career goals collaborating with the Director or other Faculty/Staff as needed
Identifies educates and guides students towards career relevant experiential learning opportunities (i.e. internships job shadowing/observation research independent study study abroad volunteer experience jobs etc.)
Helps students develop and refine résumé writing interviewing and job-search skills
Administers and interprets career inventories (e.g. Hollands SDS Illinois WorkNet resources)
Provides support and guidance to students interested in pursuing post-Bachelors education

Experiential Learning

Assists with badging programs such as GPEAK and verifies badging requirements; collaborates with external partners to update student badging data
Develops & fosters relationships with businesses for student internship/career opportunities
Helps in the creation and/or maintenance of employer and internship site database
Helps to manage internship process and records

Training Teaching and Supervising

Is involved in the instruction of for-credit course IDS 110 Introduction to Career Development including up to teaching a section of the course individually
Supervises student workers and/or interns as necessary or directed.
Works with internal and external partners for badging training database updates meetings and updates the Director regarding process changes etc.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves on various college committees as assigned.
Evening and weekend attendance at college functions as required.
Attends professional development trainings conferences etc. when applicable
Collaborates with the Director to provide active representation in the College Career Consortium of Illinois
Make purchases and process/manage credit card invoices and purchase orders as necessary
Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

May supervise student worker(s) and/or intern(s)

EDUCATION:

Essential: Bachelors degree

Preferred: Masters degree in Higher Education Student Personnel Administration College Student Affairs or related field

EXPERIENCE:

Essential: Minimum 2 years experience in a professional setting (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Proficiency with computers Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred: Experience providing general advising/counseling. Career development job search counseling higher education preferred. Familiarity with Handshake or other student records/career services platform(s).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

Strong advocacy skills with proven ability to work with diverse populations
Organization and follow-through
Relationship-building with a focus on student/client interaction/relationships
Communication and teamwork
Critical thinking: analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
Innovation: capable of finding and implementing new methods/resources to enhance department services and processes
Strong writing and editing skills
A thorough understanding of the liberal arts
Polished presentation skills
A positive attitude

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Eureka College is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving diversity and cultural awareness within its administration faculty staff and students. The College is intentional in its inclusivity of all persons regardless of race color religion national origin gender (including gender identity or expression) sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability or ancestry.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Normal workdays are Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM including one hour allocated for lunch. Some flexibility for evening or weekend hours is required.

SALARY RANGE: $44000 - $50000 annually

BENEFITS:

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health Dental Vision Life Disability & AD&D insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution; paid leaves such as Vacation Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of benefits here Experience:

Director

REPORTS TO: Director of Career ServicesPOSITION SUMMARY:The Assistant Director of Career Services will oversee delivery of career services events and programming and provide support services to success coaches. The Assistant Director also supports department-provided services such as individual care...