Director Of Career Services & Student Employment

Job Title: Director of Career Services & Student Employment

Department: Student Life

Reports To: Vice President & Dean of Student Life

Job Type: This is a full time, exempt position.

General Description:

This position's main responsibilities include career services for students in all William Woods University programs, on & off-campus employment, and career programming for students. This position oversees all aspects of career services and programming for a variety of student populations. This person will be an active member of the Student Life staff, which works as a team to enhance the out-of-classroom learning experience for all students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Career Services: provide support and development for students.

• Initiate and maintain positive relationships with potential employers for the purpose of developing full time employment opportunities, networking, career development, and internship opportunities for students.

• Assist students in developing self-knowledge related to career choice and work interests.

• Counsel students and alumni regarding individual job-search strategies, review resumes and cover letters, conduct mock interviews, and provide guidance throughout the job search and hiring process.

• Create and present career-related workshops and programs.

• Collaborate with Alumni offices and work graduation to insure connection.

• Collaborate with academic offices to track internship experiences and opportunities.

• Provide assistance in developing career strategies and effective candidate presentation skills (resume, interview skills, etiquette, etc.).

• Coordinate and host career development opportunities with Stratregic Partnerships, Partners for Success L.E.A.D. program Series (job fairs/panels, guest interviewers, etc.).

• Locate and initiate the use of valuable career assessment and online search tools.

• Select, train, and manage Graduate Assistant.

• Coordinate process for gathering graduate first destination employment information.

• Manage Handshake, online career development platform, to continue to market and engage students.

Student Employment: plan and facilitate new and continuing student employment opportunities for students.

• Work requires excellent communication skills to make contact with a wide variety of College departments and off-campus employers and to mediate problems arising between student employees and their supervisors.

• Develops jobs on and off campus for students.

• Initiates, processes and monitors employment and earnings for on and off-campus employment opportunities

• Assesses student's needs; provides advice and guidance in employment counseling; gradually counsels students more as they matriculate to graduation.

• Matches employer/student needs with skills and abilities and holds appropriate number of job fairs each academic term.

• Develops and presents at new student orientation sessions and offers general career sessions during the academic term.

• Conducts training sessions for supervisors and maintains accuracy of job descriptions and employment levels.

• Collects and maintains Gainful Employment documentation on students to comply with audit requirements.

• Develops and updates forms, manuals, orientation packets, student and supervisor handbooks and newsletters, monitors program compliance on the applicable local, State, and federal laws, policies, procedures and regulations.

• Provides technical assistance on matters related to the Career Services technology programs.

• Sets priorities for and coordinates the operation of the on-campus and off-campus employment programs.

• Coordinates with academic departments, alumni, state, and local employers to develop a robust offering of internships and externships to yield an enhanced student experience, inclusive of summer employment.

• Promotes activities' programs and information that aid in student recruitment and retention.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as resource for students interested in study abroad opportunities.

• Engage in activities and committee work dedicated to improving the student experience.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, faculty, students, alumni, and potential employers.

• Ability to process reports from the University's Jenzabar system.

• Familiarity with Handshake, or similar products, and the Microsoft Office suite preferred.

• Desire to work with college students, faculty, and staff.

• Ability to work without constant supervision (self-motivation).

• Ability to handle more than one task at a time with a strong attention to detail.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree required (master's degree preferred).

• Must have strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in student life programs and career services are highly desirable.

• Be willing and able to communicate effectively with current students, prospective students, and parents.

• Requires active, energetic involvement in a small college environment and a commitment to improving the quality of living and learning on a university campus.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times each day.

• Ability to speak and read English fluently.

• Ability to hear.

• Ability to use a computer keyboard.

• Effective mobility skills required to move about freely and quickly in the office and on campus.

• Hold a valid Missouri driver license.

Work Schedule:

This is an exempt, 40-hour per week; benefit eligible, 12-month position with evening and/or weekend work as needed.

William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993. Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs. With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system. William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life.

William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer