Director, Engineering Career Coaching & Programs

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University invites applications for the Director of Career Coaching and Program to oversee career coaching efforts for engineering students and alumni. You will lead program development, training, data reporting, and partnerships to expand access to career readiness resources.

The role requires strategic leadership, team management, and collaboration with university offices and industry partners to enhance co-op and internship programs and employer engagement across the College of

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Administration of Higher Education or related field.
• 7 years of experience in career services or career counseling in a university or college setting.
• At least 1 year of leading, supervising, and mentoring a professional team.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group career coaching/career development opportunities for students and/or alumni to assist in making career decisions and job/internship plans.
• Collaborates with leadership on vision and execution of all career coaching and career development programming and assessment.
• Manages Career Coaching + Programs team, facilitates ongoing training and professional development, and performance evaluation.
• Participates in assessment and strategic planning with emphasis on student learning outcomes and supporting the university's mission.
• Develops surveys and other data collection tools to support this activity.
• Develops career readiness resources, programs and partnerships to best serve Auburn Engineering students.
• Manages all student preparation and experience with the Auburn University Co-op Program and Engineering Internship Program.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Education

Master's Degree in Administration of Higher Education or related field

Job description

Auburn University invites applications for the Director of Career Coaching and Program to oversee career coaching efforts for engineering students and alumni. You will lead program development, training, data reporting, and partnerships to expand access to career readiness resources.

The role requires strategic leadership, team management, and collaboration with university offices and industry partners to enhance co-op and internship programs and employer engagement across the College of