Assistant Director, Professional Development

Lehigh; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 773 000 - 928 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in South Africa is seeking an Assistant Director of Professional Development to oversee student career programs and engagement initiatives. This role involves designing programs, mentoring interns, and building relationships with employers to enhance student success. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience in program development, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation and the possibility of partial remote work.

Benefits

Health Care

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in program development and implementation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Program Coordinator and manage undergraduate student interns.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and recruiters.
• Design and execute student engagement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving capabilities

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Join Lehigh University's prestigious College of Business and make a lasting impact on the next generation of business leaders! As Assistant Director of Professional Development, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the career trajectories of students in our Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics (BSBU) programs. Working alongside our dynamic Professional Development team under the Associate Director's guidance, you'll orchestrate innovative programming that bridges academic excellence with real-world career success. From designing professional development workshops to cultivating meaningful employer partnerships and enriching student extracurricular experiences, you'll be at the forefront of preparing tomorrow's business innovators.

Position Number: S80022

This position is a Grade: 8 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $46,870-$56,250 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Program Coordinator
• Data analysis and data reporting through the Suitable Platform
• Design and distribute promotional materials
• Manage and mentor undergraduate student interns
• Design and execute student engagement and community-building initiatives, ensuring alignment with professional development goals
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and recruiters
• Design, lead, and expand experiential learning programs (e.g., internships, career treks, employer-based training) that connect students with meaningful, hands-on opportunities
• Engage in cross-functional teams (advising and operations staff) of the Undergraduate Program Office during peak time (e.g., registration, admissions)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; Master’s Degree preferred
• Three to five years of related work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrated experience in program development and implementation
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to connect with diverse student populations
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time‑management skills

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission. Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.

• The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.