Assistant Director Career Development

Oglethorpe University; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oglethorpe University seeks a dynamic Assistant Director of Career Development to support the Director in fostering student engagement and implementing programs aligned with university career goals. The role includes data analysis, coaching, and coordinating employer relations and events to promote internships and employment readiness.

Responsibilities encompass Handshake administration, workshops, and collaboration with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employers; the role emphasizes

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in a career development or student affairs advising role.
• Experience using Handshake or similar career management systems is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and seek guidance as needed.
• Excellent information system and database management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professionalism and ability to work with all constituencies.
• Program and event management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong customer service skills and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Interest in technology, data management, higher education, or career development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop a comprehensive array of career resources for students.
• Support the Director in data analysis, surveys, and assessment reporting.
• Deliver career readiness education, coaching, and advising for students.
• Develop and manage employer relations, events, and on-campus recruiting.
• Lead career development workshops, panels, and events for student engagement.
• Collaborate with faculty, alumni, and employers to expand opportunities for students.

Skills

Career development

Data analysis

Event management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Handshake

Career management systems

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Director of Career Development

Job Location: Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA 30319

Position Type: Full-Time Staff

Education Level: Graduate Degree Preferred

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

Oglethorpe University seeks a dynamic, creative, and student-centered professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Career Development. The Assistant Director will support the Director of Career Development in fostering high levels of student engagement and in implementing programs that achieve strategic University goals related to career readiness. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, data analysis, career readiness education, coaching and advising, employer relations and events to promote student participation in employment, experiential learning, and internship opportunities. This position is responsible for all aspects of coordinating, planning, and developing a comprehensive array of resources for students and helping the Director prepare Oglethorpe University students for internships and future employment, resume development and interviewing readiness. The Assistant Director will also support the director in the launch of career community programs through the development of positive, collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employers.

Data Analysis & Support

• Participate in assessment and data collection to demonstrate the value and impact of an Oglethorpe University education.
• Develop and deliver Handshake training for Career Development staff.
• Train faculty and staff on the effective use of Handshake and career technologies.
• Create user guides, instructional materials, tutorials, and technology resources.
• Manage the First Destination Survey for student outcomes.
• Participate in professional development to remain current on career technologies, assessment practices, and experiential learning best practices.
• Monitor employer accounts to ensure quality and identify fraudulent or inappropriate postings.
• Support employer information sessions, on-campus interviews, career fairs, and recruiting events.
• Serve as the primary administrator for Handshake and related career technology platforms.
• Manage system configuration, user accounts, permissions, workflows, integrations, and platform enhancements.
• Maintain accurate student, employer, faculty, staff, and alumni records.

Career Counseling/Advising/Coaching

• Develop creative and scalable strategies to advise and coach students on internship and job search and application processes; internship for credit program guidelines; resume/cover letter/personal statement reviews; mock interviews; and professional branding in a virtual space.
• Cure meaningful and accessible career readiness curriculum and teach for-credit career courses including, but not limited to, Senior Transitions and Career Development and Exploration utilizing scalable approaches and pedagogies.
• Build, facilitate, and assess career development workshops, panels, and events that cater to student needs, interests, and identities.
• Assist in the planning, organization, and communication for Career Development events, both virtual and in-person, including but not limited to fairs, panels, tabling, and networking.
• Assist with the onboarding and supervision of the Career Development Ambassadors.
• Support the launch of a career communities’ model to provide structured career exploration for students.

External Partnerships

• Cultivate and nurture relationships and identify career opportunities with corporate, nonprofit, public, and private employers; maintain healthy relationships with existing employer partners.
• Attend professional networking events to build and foster new partnership opportunities.

Alumni Engagement

• Collaborate with Alumni Relations to engage alumni in opportunities to connect with students during career panels, resume reviews, mock interviews, networking events, and mentorship.
• Develop alumni participation in panels and mentorship opportunities related to career communities.

Career Development Operations

• Build relationships between faculty and campus partners to increase understanding of NACE competencies and grow opportunities for internships, career excursions, class projects, class visits and access to jobs.
• Assist with the strategic planning, development, and implementation of career and professional development programming for the department.
• Assist in the development of an effective communications strategy, including curation of a list of high-priority opportunities for students through monthly newsletter.

Student Affairs Duties

• Participate in institutional planning processes, divisional meetings, and represent Student Affairs on request at gatherings that include multiple functional areas.
• Participate in major Student Affairs and University events such as Orientation and Commencement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Three or more years of experience in a career development or student affairs advising role.
• Experience using Handshake or similar career management systems is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to work with students from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds and constituencies.
• Ability to work independently and seek guidance as needed.
• Excellent information system and database management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professionalism and ability to work with all constituencies.
• Program and event management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong customer service skills and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Interest in technology, data management, higher education, or career development.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in student affairs, psychology, business, human resources, communication, or a related discipline.

Required Experience

Three to five years of job-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in counseling, student affairs, higher education, human resources, a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is strongly preferred.

Work Environment

Normal use of office equipment, sitting at a desk, walking, or standing, occasional lifting (<25 lbs). Due to the nature of services and programming provided, some evenings and weekends are required.

Work Arrangement

This role is full-time in person. Occasional remote work may be possible by request to a supervisor only when business operations permit. The Division of Student Affairs is a fully student-facing department that requires the team to engage with students in person on campus.