Assistant Director of Career Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Career Services POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Career Services will oversee delivery of career services events and programming and provide upport services to success coaches.
The Assistant Director also supports department-provided services such as individual career counseling, internship and job-search advising, and data systems/processes oversight.
The Assistant Director develops and implements workshops/events, and develops positive relationships with students, employers, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents.
The Assistant Director serves as secondary administrator of career services' technology systems and provides leadership and assistance in web-based technology, data collection, management, and reporting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Director of Career Services, the Assistant Director of Career Services maintains responsibilities in the following areas: Department Administration and Collaboration Helps to maintain Career Services website/Brightspace page and physical office space Works with Marketing & Communications to create marketing materials, adhere to brand standards, etc.
Works with Faculty, Employers, and other contacts to compile and regularly disseminate information on opportunities through career management software (i.
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, Handshake) and other means (e.
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, email, in-person) Provides input on departmental and institutional policies and procedures as appropriate Helps to grow and develop the Career Ambassador program and Career Services Assists with general responsibilities such as recordkeeping, customer service, etc.
Serves as a resource to the wider College community, including Faculty and Staff, potentially serving on extra-departmental Committees such as campus event planning, professional searches, etc.
Reporting and System Management Creates and manages career services' information distribution including website, BrightSpace LMS course, social media (i.
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LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
), career management software (e.
g.
Handshake) Assists in the tracking and reporting of data and statistics, for both internal and external audiences, with an emphasis on tracking and reporting First Destination Study (FDS) data to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), including 5- and 10-year destination studies Assists the Director in selecting & acquiring career-related software as appropriate and resolving department technology-related issues Programming and Event Planning Develops and delivers workshops and career-related programs Helps to plan and implement the Eureka College/alumni Career L.
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(Leaders and Alumni Unite to Navigate Career Help) annual career development conference Assists with planning and implementation of additional career events (i.
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fairs, employers/grad school visits, off campus trips, etc.
) Collaborates with internal and external partners to implement and manage campus financial literacy programs and services Collaborates with Director, alumni, and/or internal and external resources to create and/or update a career development programming calendar of events Creates and/or updates and publishes electronic and print marketing materials; assists with the planning and promotion of career services to students, alumni, faculty, and employers through marketing efforts.
Career Counseling and Support Services Provides individual career counseling and guidance to students and alumni Assists students in clarifying academic and career goals, collaborating with the Director or other Faculty/Staff as needed Identifies, educates, and guides students towards career relevant experiential learning opportunities (i.
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internships, job shadowing/observation, research, independent study, study abroad, volunteer experience, jobs, etc.
) Helps students develop and refine résumé writing, interviewing, and job-search skills Administers and interprets career inventories (e.
g.
, Holland’s SDS, Illinois WorkNet resources) Provides support and guidance to students interested in pursuing post-Bachelor's education Experiential Learning Assists with badging programs such as GPEAK and verifies badging requirements; collaborates with external partners to update student badging data Develops & fosters relationships with businesses for student internship/career opportunities Helps in the creation and/or maintenance of employer and internship site database Helps to manage internship process and records Training, Teaching, and Supervising Is involved in the instruction of for-credit course IDS 110, Introduction to Career Development, including up to teaching a section of the course individually Supervises student workers and/or interns as necessary or directed.
Works with internal and external partners for badging training, database updates, meetings, and updates the Director regarding process changes, etc.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves on various college committees as assigned.
Evening and weekend attendance at college functions as required.
Attends professional development, trainings, conferences, etc.
when applicable Collaborates with the Director to provide active representation in the College Career Consortium of Illinois Make purchases and process/manage credit card, invoices, and purchase orders as necessary Other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: May supervise student worker(s) and/or intern(s) EDUCATION: Essential: Bachelor’s degree Preferred: Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Administration, College Student Affairs, or related field EXPERIENCE: Essential: Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional setting (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred: Experience providing general advising/counseling.
Career development, job search counseling, higher education preferred.
Familiarity with Handshake or other student records/career services platform(s).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Strong advocacy skills with proven ability to work with diverse populations Organization and follow-through Relationship-building, with a focus on student/client interaction/relationships Communication and teamwork Critical thinking: analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills Innovation: capable of finding and implementing new methods/resources to enhance department, services, and processes