Assistant Director for Career Services

University of the Pacific•Stockton, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Career Services works with a team of fellow career advisors to provide exceptional career-related advising, programming and event support for Pacific students on the Stockton, Sacramento and San Francisco campuses, and for alumni. The Assistant Director will serve as a liaison between the Career Services office and various academic units and/or campus groups in an effort to enhance both the student experience and post-graduate outcomes. The portfolio will encompass both career advising and employer relations to better serve the Pacific student and alumni communities. Pacific offers full-time employees a unique opportunity to live on our beautiful campus at below-market rental rates—helping you save time and money on your commute. This position serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported them. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Two (2) years of experience in career services, or in a directly related service environment.

Nice To Haves

Strong career counseling skills, including use of assessment instruments.
Knowledge of and experience using career search platforms and tools such as Handshake, Parker Dewey, LightCast, Standout, etc.
Ability to administer and interpret career assessments, to develop and deliver career-related courses and programs and to present to diverse audiences on career-related topics.
Knowledge of laws and ethics related to providing career counseling services.
Ability to exercise independent judgement.
Demonstrated willingness to collaborate with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and collaboration skills.
Event and program coordination skills.
Knowledge of and commitment to experiential learning.
Ability to establish professional relationships with employers, students, alumni and members of the academic community.
Ability to translate perspectives and advocate for various constituents.
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity and inclusion in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Responsibilities

Serves as a career advisor to students on the Stockton, Sacramento, and San Francisco campuses.
Provides students and alumni with guidance on career exploration and planning, major choice and change, internship search, resume and cover letter preparation, graduate school planning, job search and interview skill development, career changes, and other career-related needs.
Works with fellow Career Services team members to plan and execute career-related programs, events, and activities (e.g. career fairs, job shadowing programs, mock interview opportunities, off-campus employer site visits, etc.); coordinates student participation and inclusion as appropriate.
Works with fellow Career Services team members to raise awareness among students about full-time, part-time, and internship postings, as well as the resources available to support students pursuing those opportunities.
Engages students and employers on social media platforms, as appropriate.
Creates, facilitates, and/or delivers classroom presentations and workshops for various academic classes and departments throughout the semester related to career development.
Assists as a co-instructor for the 1-unit “Career Search Essentials” course, as needed.
Stays current on trends and issues affecting students in the job market and shares insights with colleagues and students.
Develops positive working relationships with diverse campus departments and student organizations; partners on career-related initiatives as requested and/or as opportunities arise.
Maintains relationships with corporations and other organizations that provide full-time employment, internship and job shadowing opportunities for students and alumni.
Develops tailored communications and other written materials customized for students. This may include writing and maintaining specific sections of the Career Services website, developing content for social media and contributing to unit publications as needed.
Promotes and participates in all Career Services programming, as assigned by supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.