Assistant Director - Career Advising

Profile

Assistant Director - Career Advising
The candidate: Acts as backup for manager in his/her absence. Assists in formulating strategic business plans for assigned unit(s). Develops and facilitates workshops and sessions on career development topics and soft-skill development. Assists students in identifying industry-specific experiential learning and career opportunities. Prepares students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities. Evaluates students' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics through the use of assessment tools. Collaborates with academic advisors to determine students' curricular options, such as degree programs, concentrations, and courses. Develops, organizes and prepares materials for students to guide them through the job search process in their profession, and/or refers them to available resources. Instructs individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills. Conducts ongoing advisement sessions to ensure students' career development needs have been met. Collaborates with faculty and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities. Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws, policies, and administrative regulations. Compiles, maintains, analyzes, and prepares reports on data related to activities such as student engagement and retention, academic progress, experiential learning, and career success. Represents institution and/or assigned program(s) at community and campus events, in meetings with other institution personnel, and during accreditation processes. Promotes the university by participating in community, state, and national events or meetings, and by developing partnerships with industry and/or professional associations. Maintains or monitors department and/or program websites. Oversees the daily performance of assigned career development portal(s). Uses the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as improving processes, automating workflows, or optimizing facility scheduling. Generates reports to audit data quality, ensure accuracy, and increase productivity. Adds new material to file records or creates new records as necessary. Maintains data integrity and confidentiality. Acts as advisor to student organizations, ensuring adherence to college and university policies and procedures. Advises student organizations and assists with their efforts to arrange special events, such as fundraisers, receptions, and symposiums. Compiles and studies occupational, educational, and economic information to assist students in determining and carrying out career and educational objectives. Serves as trainer and mentor for junior employees. Completes special projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Should have JD degree. Must have 0-2 years of career advising experience in an academic environment.

Company info

Sign Up Now - WashingtondcCrossing.com