Assistant Director of Career Services - College of Arts & Sciences Job at Elon University
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Director of Career Services - College of Arts & Sciences
Requisition Number
20122511
Type of Employment
Full-Time Regular
Number Of Months
12
Months Employed
Number of Hours per Day/Week
40
Daily Hours
8-5
Position Summary Information
Summary of Position
The Assistant Director of Career Advising provides professional development support to students and alumni in the College of Arts & Sciences. This professional development support is conducted through 1:1 meetings, drop-in appointments, classroom presentations, and workshops, supporting various majors and departments in the College of Arts & Sciences. This position reports to the Senior Associate Director of Career Services for the College of Arts & Sciences and works closely with the Director of Internships for the College of Arts & Sciences as well as the Associate Director of Corporate and Employer Relations for the College of Arts & Sciences. Additionally, the Assistant Director engages in continuing education to develop new programming that meets the changing needs of students and alumni pursuing opportunities for internships, full-time positions, and acceptance into graduate and professional schools.
Benefits of Working at Elon University
Benefits of Working at Elon University
As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
- Immediate tuition remission for employees.
- Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
- Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
- Free use of campus fitness facilities.
- Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.
Education Requirements
Master’s degree required
Degree/Major
Higher Education, Counseling, or a degree related to the majors that the staff will be advising
Length of Experience
1-2 years of experience required; experience in higher education or industry preferred.
Supervisory Experience
No
Supervisory Experience Detail
None
Special Skills or Experience
Comfort presenting to large audiences and relaying information in a 1:1 setting. Outstanding oral and written communication skills are essential for success in this position as is the ability to effectively mentor undergraduates and coordinate/facilitate programs and events. The successful candidate will also have a solid understanding of career development theory, job search strategies, and job market trends directly related to career opportunities for Arts & Sciences majors at Elon. The ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with students, alumni, faculty, staff, and senior school administrators is paramount. The successful candidate must also possess a high level of organization and attention to detail, as well as the capacity and enthusiasm for succeeding in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Familiarity with career assessment interpretation, such as Myers-Briggs Type Inventory, Strong Interest Inventory, and/or Clifton StrengthsFinder is highly preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references (included as part of the application process).
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
03/29/2023
Closing Date
04/27/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Position Description
Position Description
This section is required and must be completed.
General Purpose of Position
Serves as primary career advisor and career liaison to the College of Arts and Sciences. Works one-on-one with CAS students helping them with career decision making. Works to support internship directors; develops and implements high quality and timely programs and events to assist CAS students to successfully navigate opportunities and secure first jobs or graduate school placement. Supports employer relations as directed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Meet one-on-one both in person and virtually with students and alumni to provide career advising in the College of Arts & Sciences. Seek engagement opportunities to encourage career development conversations and support for students.
Create and deliver high-quality and timely programs/events/workshops, including classroom presentations, geared to help Arts & Sciences students with exploring majors/careers, networking and building connections with alumni, and conducting an effective internship or full-time job search.
May train and supervise 1-2 student employees through the PACE program supporting projects such as peer and aspirant university research, marketing, reviewing alumni data, and creating promotional materials for the College of Arts & Sciences.
Conduct research on assigned career community trends, such as social and behavioral sciences, and assist in the creation of marketing content, maintaining online/web resources, and sharing event and employment opportunities with students, faculty, and staff, utilizing email campaigns for example. Responsible for creating programming for career community liaison.
Collaborate with the Arts & Sciences faculty and staff, SPDC career development staff, and additional staff members across campus to support campus-wide career programming.
Create and deliver high-quality and timely programs/events/workshops, including classroom presentations, geared to help Arts & Sciences students with exploring majors/careers, networking and building connections with alumni, and conducting an effective internship or full-time job search.
May train and supervise 1-2 student employees through the PACE program supporting projects such as peer and aspirant university research, marketing, reviewing alumni data, and creating promotional materials for the College of Arts & Sciences.
Conduct research on assigned career community trends, such as social and behavioral sciences, and assist in the creation of marketing content, maintaining online/web resources, and sharing event and employment opportunities with students, faculty, and staff, utilizing email campaigns for example. Responsible for creating programming for career community liaison.
Collaborate with the Arts & Sciences faculty and staff, SPDC career development staff, and additional staff members across campus to support campus-wide career programming.
Education and Experience
Does this position require driving for the university?
No
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