Asst Director Career Services

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

Job summary

The University of Richmond seeks an Assistant Director of Career Services to guide adult learners, graduate and undergraduate students, and alumni toward meaningful careers through coaching, education, and engagement.

The role partners with the School of Professional and Continuing Studies, MBA programs, Athletics, and other initiatives to design targeted career programming that spans career changers and professionals advancing or pursuing encore careers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of career development theories and recruiting trends.
• Experience advising adults, alumni and organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse constituents.
• Experience in supervision and program leadership.
• Ability to assess outcomes and learning metrics.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
• Creative program development and innovative approaches.
• Ability to develop metrics for continuous improvement.
• Experience presenting, facilitating groups and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver career programming for adult learners, grads and alumni.
• Provide individualized coaching and career advising.
• Develop employer and alumni outreach strategies.
• Collaborate with academic programs and campus partners.
• Translate academic experiences into professional opportunities.
• Lead program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advising students/alumni/organizations

Career management experience

Written and verbal communication

Relationship development

Supervision/leadership

Outcomes assessment/evaluation

Teamwork

Innovation in program development

Metrics for continuous improvement

Presentation/group facilitation/teachi

MBTI certification preferred

Education

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

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, Skills & Ability:

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. Other skills and abilities that are integral to this position are as follows:

• 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)