Director Of Career Services

Davis & Elkins College is seeking a Director of Career Services. The position responsibilities include individual career counseling; coordination of seminars, workshops, and programs assisting students in exploration and development of their future career plans; and coordination of career and graduate/professional school fairs to assist students seeking employment and/or pursuing future educational opportunities. The Director holds administrative responsibilities related to career services and is responsible for communication with faculty, employers, alumni, the local community and professional schools as it relates to career services. This is a ten-month position which reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide individual career counseling to current students and recent graduates;

• Provide students with information on various occupations and assistance in the identification of personal strengths and interests

• Assist with the internship program;

• Collaborate with faculty and community partners to identify, develop and evaluate internship opportunities;

• Provide workshops, seminars, and fairs to assist students in preparing for the job search and graduate/professional school admission process. These should include information on resume writing and interview skills workshops, presentations by career professionals, and simulated interview opportunities

• Schedule employer information sessions and on-campus interviews for full-time, part-time, and/or summer jobs and internships

• Publicize events through use of student media, mailings, newsletters, brochures, etc.

• Provide information on Career Services to prospective students and their parents

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Counseling or related field and strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required. Experience within the field is preferred.

Application Process

Please submit a resume, cover letter and the names and addresses of three professional references via email to Ms. Donna McCauley at mccauleyd@dewv.edu. Please write Career Services in the subject line. The position will remain open until filled, but all applications received on or before June 21, 2024 will be considered.