Assistant Director, Career Center — Internships & Co-ops

Hampton University; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton University seeks an Assistant Director of the Career Center in Hampton, VA to guide experiential learning and career readiness for students.

The role coordinates internship and co-op processes, advises students on opportunities, conducts resume reviews and mock interviews, and supports department initiatives with leadership.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and excellent written and oral communication, workshop facilitation, and able to work independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in career development, counseling, higher education, psychology, HR, education, or related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong presentation and workshop-facilitation.
• Advising/coaching skills.
• Relationship-building and networking.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internship and co-op processes, including reviewing documentation and ensuring completeness.
• Advise students on internship and co-op opportunities, career exploration, and professional development.
• Conduct resume reviews, mock interviews, coaching, and career readiness workshops.
• Support Career Center leadership with initiatives, assessment, and special projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in career development, counseling, higher education, psychology, HR, education, or related field

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong presentation and workshop-facilitation

Advising/coaching skills

Relationship-building and networking

Organization and time management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Job description

Hampton University seeks an Assistant Director of the Career Center in Hampton, VA to guide experiential learning and career readiness for students.

The role coordinates internship and co-op processes, advises students on opportunities, conducts resume reviews and mock interviews, and supports department initiatives with leadership.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and excellent written and oral communication, workshop facilitation, and able to work independently and in teams.