Asst Director Career Services

University of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Richmond is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Services to support adult learners, graduate and undergraduate students, and alumni through coaching, education, and alumni engagement.

This role designs and delivers career programming tailored to professionals at different stages of their careers, including career changers, working adults, graduate students, and individuals pursuing career advancement or encore careers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field.
• At least two years of professional experience in career development, graduate school advising, workforce development, human resources, or the equivalent.
• Skilled presenter with excellent writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated strength in fostering inclusion and belonging.
• Must combine rich understanding of liberal arts with special appreciation for experienced professionals, adult learners, and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Provide career coaching and education to students, alumni and professionals.
• Develop and deliver career programming across programs.
• Partner with academic programs, athletics, and alumni to design initiatives.
• Engage employers and alumni to create opportunities.
• Consult and collaborate with campus partners to translate academics into careers.

Skills

Career development knowledge

Relationship building

Advising

Career management

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Assessment & evaluation

Teamwork

Innovation

Presentation & facilitation

MBTI certification

Education

Master's degree in education, counseling, business, higher education administration, human resources, or related field

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Career Services supports the career development and professional advancement of adult learners, graduate and undergraduate students, and alumni through individualized coaching, career education, and alumni engagement. This role designs and delivers career programming tailored to professionals at different stages of their careers, including career changers, working adults, graduate students, and individuals pursuing career advancement or encore careers. The Assistant Director serves as a strategic partner to academic programs across the School of Professional and Continuing Studies, MBA and graduate business programs, Athletics and other adult-focused initiatives. Through career advising, employer and alumni outreach, and collaborative campus partnerships, this position helps students and alumni translate their academic experiences into meaningful professional opportunities.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT

Minimal to no physical demands.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of career development and student development theories, research and practices, and recruiting trends.
• Prefer knowledge of relationship building with a variety of constituents, including but not limited to employer recruiters, alumni development prospects, parents, faculty & staff.
• Ability to advise students, alumni and organizations.
• Extensive career management experience, including working with adult learners and those in career transition.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Extensive ability to collaborate and develop relationships with a wide range of constituents.
• Supervision and leadership skills.
• Outcomes assessment, learning outcomes and evaluation strategies.
• Outstanding teamwork abilities.
• Innovation and creativity in program development, processes, relationship development and other functions of the position.
• Development of metrics and methods for continuous improvement of processes, goals, and strategies.
• Proven presentation, group facilitation, and teaching skills.
• MBTI certification preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in education, counseling, business, higher education administration, human resources, or related field.

At least two years of professional experience in career development, graduate school advising, workforce development, human resources, or the equivalent. Skilled presenter with excellent writing and editing skills. Demonstrated strength in fostering inclusion and belonging. Must combine rich understanding of liberal arts with special appreciation for experienced professionals, adult learners, and graduate students.

WORK HOURS

Full Time, Exempt 7.75 hours/daily, 38.75 hours/weekly

SALARY

Pay Grade 6 - Exempt ($50,461.00 - $70,000.00)