Assistant Director Of Career Development

Summary:

The Assistant Director of Career Development will play a key role in preparing students for careers and graduate school. This position will be responsible for working with external employers, current undergraduate students and faculty/staff in creating pipelines for internship and employment opportunities. In addition, the Assistant Director will assist in the persistence of reaching the Center for Career & Vocation strategic initiative of a 95% successful launch rate of undergraduate students and fulfill the career development goals of the HSI Grant: Avanzando: Access and Success, enhancing Career Development Services for the undergraduate student population.

Office Profile:

The Center for Career and Vocation supports the mission of Concordia University Irvine by helping undergraduate students discover their calling and vocation, create a roadmap toward career readiness, and maximize employability.

Role:

This role advises a cohort of traditional undergraduate students. All activities of this position are to make a contribution to the fulfillment of the mission of the university.

Appointment:

• Recommended by the Director of Career Development & Vocation and the Associate Dean of Student Development

• Approved by the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs

Staff Relationships:

• Report to the Director of Career Development and Vocation with programmatic accountability to the HSI Program Director

• Work closely with the HSI grant positions, Registrar, Admissions, Student Success staff, Orientation team, and Clubs and Organizations

• Consult with the Provost, Deans of the Schools, Department Chairs, faculty, and others regarding policies and programs that affect student success

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

HSI Grant Initiatives Pertaining to Career

• Implement and execute HSI grant initiatives for Concordia's Career Services Department

• Target strategic employers to cultivate and strengthen relationships and partnerships. As needed, conduct personal visits to promote internships, job postings and employer participation in professional development programming.

• Knowledge of the Hispanic community and best practices to develop students professionally for internship and career opportunities

Career and Professional Development

• Provide students with individual career and professional development assistance; assist the targeted student population to understand issues impacting their major/career identification, the decision-making process and to clarify goals and to make suitable career decisions.

• Maintains and enhances relationships with corporations and other organizations to develop and modify potential employer resources, and promote external relations with the organization relating to career services for students and alumni.

• Administer and interpret assessment instruments currently in use at the career center.

• Evaluate and critique student resumes, cover letters and other job search documents in order to meet varied industry standards.

• Participate in cross-departmental service delivery to constituencies such as First Year experience, WINGS, first generation, undeclared students.

• With a keen understanding of student career readiness needs, develops and implements workshops and information sessions; to include coordination with key stakeholders as appropriate.

Training and Program Development

• Research and identify career development resources and labor market information in support of fields of study, career options.

• Uses standard quantitative and qualitative assessments to help students assess strengths, values and career goals.

• Develop, plan and conduct orientation, seminars, workshops and classroom presentations on topics such as career and job search strategies, resume writing, interviewing techniques, salary negotiations, setting up LinkedIn profiles, social media brand management.

Technology & Marketing

• Researches, evaluates, and updates written and electronic career and educational resources. Presents industry data and trends to students during career counseling appointments and workshops.

• Promote and market partnerships with alumni to foster their participation as presenters for career and professional programming.

• Design and implement marketing campaigns in support of programming through the development and implementation of targeted communications for student and/or employer audiences based on major, career outcomes or next steps after graduation.

• Market the internship and job opportunities to faculty and students.

• Determine and set up program delivery formats, including live, recorded webinars, and virtual appointments.

Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Professional Competencies for College and University Career Services Practitioners.

• Participate in recommended professional activities to enhance skills, abilities, knowledge of career development practices, and to stay abreast of industry trends.

• Participate,collaborate, and attend meetings with the Student Affairs department, All Faculty/Staff, and the Student Success team.

• Serve on various campus or external committees as assigned

• Participate in professional organizations' functions which may include attending workshops and conferences.

• Supervise student workers as needed or as requested by the director.

• Duties require day and occasional evening and weekend hours.

• Perform other duties as assigned to insure the success of the center on behalf of the university, its students and alumni.

• As a member of Student Affairs, this position represents the Center for Career & Vocations in Student Success Team Meetings, HSI Team Meetings, Student Affairs Team Meetings and All Faculty/Staff meetings.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires the individual to be strategic, politically savvy and a relationship-building change agent.

• Knowledge of individual and group career coaching/counseling techniques.

• Skills to assist individuals to identify influencing factors in career decision making, such as friends, family, educational opportunities and finances.

• Able to establish rapport and demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the different constituencies, including students, alumni, parents, employers, faculty and staff.

• Strong public speaking skills; written communication and editing skills to develop reports,

memos, handouts, brochures and other promotional materials.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and to handle pressure in a fast paced and changing environment.

• Strong Technology Skills: Basic database, working knowledge of social media including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other emerging tools; knowledgeable about mobile phone applications; proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher) Gmail & calendar.

• Able to maintain the confidentiality of all University, Departmental and student processes and records.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Attitude and Demeanor:

• Exemplify Christian philosophy of the Concordia University mission statement in all aspects of day-to-day duties and responsibilities assigned to this position

• Communicate warmth, understanding and helpfulness when interacting with students, staff, faculty and the general public

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all who come into contact with this department

• Exhibit a cheerful, positive, loyal, team-member attitude toward the purposes, programs, policies and goals of the university

• Maintain confidentiality on matters pertaining to this office and the campus as a whole

• Work as a team member

• Have an outlook, be future oriented and innovative

• Maintain behavior and dress standards appropriate for the environment of a Christian university

• Constantly strive to improve performance

Education/Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in Career Services either in Higher Education or a Private Business Environment

• Experience developing relationships with private employers including outreach initiatives with with Hispanic businesses and the nonprofit sector

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university required. Master's degree preferred.