Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $53500 - Midpoint: $66900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization:830101 - Career Center Admin
Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; occasional nights.
Job Summary:The Assistant Director of Career Center Programming assists with oversight and administration of all aspects of Career Center Programming. Coordinates Career Center workshops and programming requests from campus partners and other stakeholders. Promotes resources and fosters connections that prepare students for career success. Collaborates with the employer development team to discuss strategy and creation of new employer relationships to expand job and internship opportunities. Serves as backup in the absence of the Director.
Additional Department Summary:Provides general career advising on topics such as career exploration job search strategies resume and cover letter development interviewing and graduate school preparation. Supervises Career Center Student Peer Advisors and Educators. Completes required training and promoting a safe hospitable and respectful workplace. Holds staff accountable for completion of required training. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing enforcing and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree and four (4) years of career advising or employer relations experience; OR masters degree and two (2) years of career advising or employer relations experience.
Skills and Knowledge:Strong communication organizational and relationship-building skills. Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of Career Development needs of undergraduate and graduate students. Familiarity with career resources and emerging trends. Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.
Preferred Qualifications:Masters degree or higher and 3-5 years experience in career services counseling or higher education. Familiarity with Handshake or career services platforms. Experience in higher education career advising and working with college students. Experience in student supervisory and development.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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