Assistant Director

Ball State University; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick days

Health and dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ball State University is seeking an Assistant Director to lead career development and alumni engagement efforts. The role involves coordinating career services, advising students and alumni, and fostering employer relationships.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in career services or related fields. The position offers competitive benefits including vacation days, health insurance, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience working one-on-one with individuals and in group settings.
• Experience in higher-education career services or related roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement the KEY Careers exploration program for freshmen and sophomores.
• Provide career advising through individual and group sessions.
• Supervise student career assistants.

Skills

Public speaking

Project organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Director

Compensation: $43,000 - $45,000

Department: Career Center

This role provides leadership in career development and alumni engagement at Ball State University. The Assistant Director manages key programs, coordinates career services, and collaborates with faculty, staff, and employers to support students and alumni.

Responsibilities

• Implement all aspects of the KEY Careers Freshman and Sophomore exploration program.
• Serve as a liaison to students, alumni, faculty, and assigned colleges, coordinating career development and job search programs.
• Provide career advising for students and alumni through individual appointments and group presentations.
• Support departmental employer relations and recruitment activities, including career fairs, networking events, and informational sessions.
• Develop and present departmental programs and workshops on career planning, professional development, and job search strategies.
• Serve on the Program Coordinating Group to plan and implement departmental programs and assess learning outcomes.
• Supervise student career assistants or graduate assistants as assigned.
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings to manage programming, services, calendars, policies, procedures, and other administrative details required by the Career Center.
• Represent the Career Center on appropriate university committees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution and experience working one‑on‑one with individuals, engaging with groups, and monitoring program outcomes.
• Preferred: Master’s degree from an accredited institution; experience in higher‑education career services, counseling, academic advising, residence life, admissions, or related roles; supervisory experience; skill in new media for online service delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong public‑speaking, advising, professional‑writing, program‑design, project‑organization, and time‑management skills.

Benefits

• Paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave of 6 weeks.
• Health and dental insurance, long‑term disability, and life insurance plans.
• Retirement benefits to provide financial security.
• Tuition assistance: 90% coverage of undergraduate tuition for a child, 100% coverage for the employee’s undergraduate degree, and 80% coverage for graduate tuition.

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

How to Apply

Contact Brandon Bute, Associate Director for Career Development, by email at [e-mail] or phone 765‑285‑1522. Please list three professional references in the online application. Submit required documents via the application portal.