Assistant Director of Career Services

American International University - Kuwait City

Classification: Professional/Technical

Job Purpose:

Under general direction of the VP of Enrollment and Student Affairs, the incumbent is responsible for providing activities, services, and programs that aid individuals in their career development and search for internships, employment and post-baccalaureate education. The Assistant Director offers individual career counseling, internship, and job-search advising to students, develops and presents workshops, and develops positive relationships with students, alumni, employers, faculty, staff, and parents in support of the career services functions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Serve as member of the Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs, participating in discussions, decision-making, and policy recommendations.
2. Ensure the success of the Office of Career Services by coordinating the development and evaluating progress of the goals and objectives.
3. Facilitate effective and efficient operation of the Office by developing appropriate policies and procedures, while promoting a strong service-oriented image to students, alumni, employers, faculty, staff, and parents.
4. Help develop the on-campus student employment program.
5. Manage funds by developing, planning, and controlling the annual departmental budget.
6. Oversee annual follow-up survey of graduates including the survey development and design, collection of data, data entry.
7. Monitor all aspects of the daily operations, and assess the effectiveness of programs, policies and procedures.
8. Assist students in clarifying academic and career goals through individual career counseling and mentoring.
9. Administer and interpret career inventories (e.g. MBTI, COPS and LVI).
10. Assist students in using the career resource library and finding information on the web.
11. Design and deliver career-related workshops, programs, career fairs, and panels.
12. Help students develop and refine resume writing, interviewing, and job-search skills.
13. Develop and deliver workshops and career-related programs, including new initiatives on how best to utilize the Internet for career discovery/job-search purposes.
14. Be responsible for the planning and promotion of the career services office to students, alumni, faculty and employers through a wide array of marketing efforts.
15. Oversee development of all marketing materials and the subsequent updating of existing materials.
16. Serve as liaison to student groups, clubs, and University community organizations.
17. Oversee the development and management of career services' internet presence, working closely with the Director of IT.
18. Make recommendations for the acquisition of career-related software.
19. Assist IT staff in design of database management systems, including policies and procedures for data collection and management.
20. Oversee the development and mechanisms for tracking and reporting data/statistics for the assessment of career services and student post-graduate success.
21. Serve on various University committees as assigned.
22. Attend University and department meetings/events as required.
23. Work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
24. Other duties as assigned.
    
    

Skills:

1. Must possess skills to be able to explain and demonstrate the essential functions of the position.
2. Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively at all levels within the University in English; must possess effective presentation skills.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of effective career counseling techniques and procedures; knowledge of educational methods and student development theory and its implications.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices in University career services.
5. Demonstrated understanding of University structure, policies and procedures, particularly the impact of the collegiate environment on student development and success.
6. Demonstrated ability to prepare and present career-related workshops.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard software applications.
8. Demonstrated high ethical standards and patience especially as it relates to dealing with students.
9. Must be capable of maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials.
10. Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and problem-solve; sound professional judgment; initiative and resourcefulness; industry and dependability.
11. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of professionals and constituents.
12. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
    
    

Experience and Education:

1. Master's degree required; student personnel/higher education field preferred.
2. Two to three years of professional experience in career development and/or job-search counseling; or the equivalent.
3. Proficiency working with personal computers, related hardware/software, webpage maintenance and development.
4. Experience with database development and management.
5. Experience in administering and interpreting assessments and standardized tests.
6. Experience designing and presenting career resources, workshops, and other career-related services.