Associate Director For Career Development

The Associate Director for Career Development is responsible for developing and managing career development functions, educating students about the world of work, developing/enhancing partnerships.

Provides guidance and structure for a range of services offered by career services including, career preparation, entry-level jobs, career opportunities, outreach/marketing resources and events, alumni employment services, staff orientation, and programming.

Develop career-related programs (i.e., workshops/seminars, etc.) including implementation and evaluation.

This role develops strong partnerships with academic colleges and student groups and organizations.

Supervises career development team (full-time career coaches and student peer career coaches).

The Associate Director is also a part of the OCS executive leadership team which provides the vision for the office.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The mission of the Office of Career Services (OCS) is to provide centralized, comprehensive and progressive inter-disciplinary programs, services and resources to prepare the over 13,400+ A&T students for the achievement of successful personal and professional career development to meet the needs of a global society.

Career Services is customer focused and centralizes the functions of full-time employment, summer internships, cooperative education, part-time employment, post graduation employment, and career counseling.

The centralized, comprehensive and progressive programs, services and resources provided by the Office are tailored to be a gateway for the enhancement of the skills necessary to keep the A&T Aggie competitive in the workplace.

The Office brings over 800 employers to campus and provides more than 15,000 position announcements yearly.

Individuals who are formally enrolled in a degree-granting program at the University, or who are alumni, are eligible to use the facilities, programs, and services.

Minimum Requirements

Masters Degree in Counseling or related field with five years experience in career services, human resources, and career-related workshop/seminar development and training.

Demonstrated knowledge of career services software. Strong Microsoft Office, assessment, analytical, written and oral communications, and organizational skills.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Seven years experience in career services, human resources, and career-related workshop/seminar development and training. Career assessment certification desired.

Required License or Certification Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.