Assistant Director, Career Advising

Saint Anselm College•Goffstown, NH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Saint Anselm College, a private, liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, is seeking an Assistant Director of the Career Development Center (CDC). Reporting to the Director of the Career Development Center, the Assistant Director is responsible for planning, implementation, and delivery of innovative, high-quality career and professional development programs and services for students and alumni. The Assistant Director will teach general- elective credit internship courses as needed and provide individual career advising services to students and alumni, support CDC programs, and collaborate with others across campus to enhance student career success.

Requirements

Master's degree in education, counseling, human services, business or related field required
Three to five years of experience in student services or advising, ideally in career services
Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality, individualized advising, guidance and support for college students and alumni
Previous experience administering and interpreting career assessment tools such as Focus2
Experience designing and delivering career development programs, workshops or similar activities (including teaching at the college level)
Ability to collaborate with other departments on organizing and implementing career related programs
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Positive, enthusiastic, team player with a commitment to excellence in student services
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Availability to work occasional evening and weekend hours for special programs or events

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Handshake, or other career management systems is helpful (but not required)

Responsibilities

Provide career advising services to students (undergraduate and graduate) and alumni through individual appointments, drop-ins, programs, and special events
Administer and interpret various career assessment tools with students (such as Focus2) and provide guidance on next steps for exploring majors and careers
Partner with Academic Advising on New Student Orientation, especially the Explore program for undeclared majors
Collaborate with Academic Advising and pre-professional advisors on programs and services for students seeking admission to graduate or professional school
Serve as liaison to the Academic Resource Center and other academic offices for career related programs and initiatives
Plan and implement career education and professional development programs and events to enhance career readiness of all students and career advancement of alumni, including workshops, seminars, events, and panels
Support college-wide initiatives such as Anselmian Journeys
Serve as the point person for the Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences; lead partnership with the Nursing Department on student preceptorship preparation (resumes and cover letters) as well as develop and maintain new relationships within the school
Research and develop specific content for programs as needed
Ensure the CDC provides students and alumni with current, relevant career resources, guides and materials (tip sheets, examples, etc.) to answer frequently asked questions
Teach sections of elective credit internship course (BU480, BU481, etc.) as needed
Support evaluation and development of internship courses and overall program
Participate as needed in vetting employers new to the program
Foster relationships with academic departments, offices, and organizations as part of CDC's liaison model
Keep current on developments in the field and participate in professional organizations
Serve on college committees or special projects as needed
Other duties as assigned