ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CAREER SERVICES, Communication, Career Services Advisors

Established in 1947 Boston Universitys College of Communication (COM) is a leading communication school providing its more than 2400 undergraduate and graduate students degree programs in fields such as Emerging Media Studies Film and Television Journalism Media Science Advertising and Public Relations. We believe in the power of communication to help create a better world through building understanding among people and throughout society. To learn more about our college visit COM is one of the 17 schools and colleges that are part of Boston University one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today. With more than 37000 students from all 50 states and 145 countries BU is among the largest and most impactful independent universities in the world. To learn more about Boston University visit .

The Assistant Director is a valuable resource for COM students and an integral member of the COM Career Services Team. The Assistant Directors main responsibilities are to coach and advise students and alumni manage career development initiatives as well as hire andmanage a direct report and graduate student career counseling assistants that take career appointments. As a member of the COM Career Services team the Assistant Director will work with the Director to assist and implement strategies designed to increase attendance at events including workshops career fairs and networking nights. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• (30%) Coach and advise all College of Communication majors minors and alumni on career objectives direction personal branding interviewing and professional etiquette and maintain student notes and records from coaching appointments.
• (40%) Manage career education initiatives for the office including but not limited to workshops and events that may include employers. Note that some events that may occur after hours.
• (20%) Hire train and manage a direct report (Career Counselor) as well as several graduate student career counseling assistants to take resume cover letter and LinkedIn appointments.
• (10%) Partner with the Director on all career services initiatives including COM Career Events including Career Employer events and Networking Nights.
• Develop and maintain relationships with alumni to recruit them for networking events.
• Assist with web-based recruiting system BU Handshake and data collection.
• Assist with COM First Destination Reports in unison with the Center for Career Development to be reported to the National Association for Colleges and Employers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position FTE: 100%

Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. required masters degree preferred.
• Three to five years of related experience.
• Applications without cover letters will not be considered.