Assistant Director for Career Development and Experiential Learning
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Assistant Director for Career Development and Experiential Learning
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
5Level
3Department
Career Center
Job Purpose
Assistant Director for Career Development and Experiential Learning is an integral member of the Career Development team supporting career education and experiential learning initiatives within the Career Center. This role primarily oversees designated experiential learning programs, with a focus on internships. Assistant Director for Career Development and Experiential Learning also provides career coaching to current students, from freshmen to graduate level, as well as recent alumni within one-year post-graduation. Additionally, the Assistant Director assists with content development to support career planning and preparation. Collaboration with campus partners is essential, and the role involves offering a variety of career readiness services to students through workshops, presentations, events, tabling, drop-in hours, and marketing efforts.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Student Development, or Counseling is preferred.Experience:Minimum of 2 years experience in career development, higher education or related student services. Experience in planning and assessing career or experiential learning programs is essential. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of career services, student development, experiential learning (with a primary focus on internships), and higher education practices required. Experience overseeing student-centered programming a must. Knowledge of experiential education, internship, co-op and similar programming a must. Strong understanding of individual and group counseling practices, with strict adherence toFERPAprivacy regulations, a must. Ability to handle information and data and write reports preferred. Assessment and database experience is preferred. Ability to interpret career development assessment instruments is preferred. Strong presentation skills preferred.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Must have the availability and willingness to assist Career Center staff with programs and events both on and off campus year-round. The position involves occasional evenings, weekends, and special project work as needed. May be required to travel overnight to in-state and out-of-state locations for professional conferences and meetings.
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