Assistant Director of the Career Center

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

Assistant Director of the Career Center in Hampton, VA 23668

$49,000.00 - $54,000.00 Semi-Monthly

Location

200 William R. Harvey Way, Hampton, VA 23668

The Assistant Director/Internship and Co-Op Coordinator supports Hampton University students in identifying, securing, and successfully completing internship and cooperative education opportunities. The position serves as a primary resource for students, employers, faculty, and academic departments regarding experiential learning and career readiness.

Examples of Duties

• Coordinate and support the University’s internship and cooperative education processes, including reviewing student internship documentation and ensuring required information is complete.


• Advise students regarding internship and co-op opportunities, career exploration, professional development, and experiential learning.


• Conduct individual and group resume reviews, mock interviews, career coaching, and career readiness workshops.


• Assist Career Center leadership with departmental initiatives, assessment, reporting, special projects and other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor’sdegree in career development, counseling, higher education, psychology, human resources, education, business, or a related field.

Supplemental Information

• 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