Assistant Director, Career Center (The Marion Peckham Egan School)

Fairfield University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield University seeks a career development professional in the Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies to support students with resume reviews, mock interviews, and career exploration. The role involves coordinating workshops, externships, and nursing-related fairs, collaborating with faculty and alumni volunteers to enhance student outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in career development, with preference for healthcare knowledge and Handshake familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 3–5 years progressive experience in career development or related field with student-oriented experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Sophomore Success (Nursing, Public Health).
• Conduct 1:1 appointments for resume, cover letter, job search, interviewing skills, and mock interviews.
• Review and edit resumes and cover letters.
• Develop and present workshops and class visits as requested.
• Maintain and update CT Nursing Fair and CT CRNA Fair contacts.
• Coordinate with University Career Center on registrations and payments.
• Communicate progress with Directors and Associate Directors about fairs and externships.
• Identify healthcare systems in TX to invite to Austin CRNA & ASDN fairs and manage invitations.
• Invite health systems and companies to fairs and Egan opportunities.
• Support Austin Egan needs and collaborate with Talent Acquisition on hiring needs and dates.
• Curate employment, externship, and internship opportunities and share via Handshake.
• Manage SNA Alumni-Student Nursing Brunch and Panel; recruit alumni volunteers and schedule events.
• Organize Nursing Leadership presentations to seniors and coordinate hospital externship timelines.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in counseling or related field preferred

Tools

Handshake

Job description

Job Description

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Department and Primary Work Location

Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies.

Direct Supervisor

Dean Patricia Simino Boyce.

Basic Function

Unusual Work Conditions: Some late-afternoon, evening, and weekend hours, to support School and Center's efforts with students or other branches of university.

Education, Certification, License, and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree. Master's degree in counseling or related field preferred. 3-5 years progressive experience in career development or closely related field, with student-oriented experiences. Knowledge of Nursing, Public Health, health care industries a plus, in addition to Handshake.

Essential Functions

• Teach Sophomore Success (Nursing, Public Health)


• 1:1 appointments (resume, cover letter, job search, interviewing skills, Mock Interviews, questions, motivational chats)


• Review and correct resume & cover letters (separate from 1:1s)


• Develop and present workshops, class visits as requested


• Maintain and update contacts for CT Nursing Fair, and CT CRNA Fair.


• Send invitations and work closely with University Career Center on registrations, payments, set-ups, etc.


• Communicate frequently with Directors and Associate Directors on fairs progress, hospital externship/job registration periods, Hospital Information sessions, etc.


• Identify healthcare systems, agencies in TX to invite to Austin CRNA & ASDN Fairs, launch and continuously send reminders


• Invite health systems and company participation to fairs and Egan opportunities


• Support Austin, TX Egan needs


• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition specialists and nurse managers on hiring needs and application dates


• Curate employment, externship, internship opportunities and alert students via Handshake mailings


• Manage the SNA Alumni-Student Nursing Brunch and Panel - Solicit alumni volunteers, plan event, publicize


• SNA Mock Interview Days - outreach to alumni "interviewer" volunteers, create schedules, promote sign-ups with students, manage day-of Zoom coordination


• Nursing Leadership Presentation to Seniors


• Outreach to hospitals to create new partnerships, clarification on externship and New Grad recruiting timelines, etc.


• Communicate externship, fellowship, new graduate opportunities to students using Handshake

Work Schedule

12-month role

Employee Type

Exempt (salaried)

Applicable to all positions

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

Category

Academic - Admin

Disclaimer

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.