Career Services Leader: Assistant Director

Inside Higher Ed; Elon (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Retirement plan with 8 percent contribution

Health, dental and vision insurance

Free use of campus fitness facilities

Free admission to campus events

Job summary

A leading higher education institution is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Services to provide professional development support to students and alumni. This role involves one-on-one advising, program creation, and collaboration across campus. The ideal candidate holds a master's degree and has experience in career services or academic advising. The position emphasizes community engagement, diversity, and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment with numerous career development benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in career services or academic advising.
• Preferred experience in recruiting or human resources.
• Strong understanding of diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one career advising to students and alumni.
• Create and deliver programs for student career development.
• Train and supervise student employees.
• Conduct research on career trends and maintain resources.
• Build community engagement and support diversity initiatives.

Skills

Career advising

Program development

Supervision of student employees

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field

Job description

A leading higher education institution is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Services to provide professional development support to students and alumni. This role involves one-on-one advising, program creation, and collaboration across campus. The ideal candidate holds a master's degree and has experience in career services or academic advising. The position emphasizes community engagement, diversity, and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment with numerous career development benefits.