- DIRECTOR OF THE CAREER CENTER - CAREER CENTER
Job Number:
08-SA-15
Status:
Salaried - RFT
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with some evenings and weekends
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Requirements
Education:
Master's Degree in Counseling, Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or related field. Experience/Skills:
- 5-7 years of work related experience in career development programs and services.
Job Summary:
- Coordinate all aspects of the Career Center, including career counseling and development, employer relations and recruitment, the internship and cooperative education program, and career programs and publications.
- Develop and implement Career Center programs and services which are consistent with the University mission and stategic plan.
- Provide Career Center programs and services to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Offer career counseling and other career development services.
- Provide assistance to students to prepare them for the job search process including resume review, interview skill enhancement, job search strategies, and networking.
- Help students explore graduate school opportunities.
- Provide appropriate career resource tools for students including career counseling tools, career library materials, and on-line resources.
- Offer a variety of career programs to inform and assist students with their career development.
- Coordinate Career Fair programs.
- Enhance and expand partnerships with employers to increase on-campus interviewing and employer involvement in recruiting as well as special events.
- Coordinate the internship and cooperative educatin program in collaboration with the various colleges at the University.
- Prepare Career Center publications including brochures, career guides, The Career Center Handbook, and specific marketing pieces.
- Oversee all data collection and report preparation for the annual Graduate Survey.
- Build partnerships with community businesses and organizations to facilitate career development opportunities for students.
- Build an alumni network to assist students with career exploration and career pursuits.
- Hire, orient, and supervise professional, clerical and student staff.
- Develop and administer an annual budget and supervise all fiscal matters within the Career Center.
- Coordinate assessment activities in regard to the Career Center.
- Serve as a visible campus resource on career related matters and work with the various colleges to provide appropriate career services for students.
- Participate with other members of the Student Affairs and University staff in the planning and implementation of the total student services program.
- Serve on various campus task forces and committees.
- Fulfill additional duties as assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs.
