Assistant Director of Career Development
About The Position
Rhodes College will be closed for Winter Break December 20, 2025-January 4, 2026. Rhodes College seeks a dynamic, student-centered professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Career Development in the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD). Reporting to the Director of CCPD, the Assistant Director plays a pivotal role in advancing the College’s mission to prepare students for lives of purpose, leadership, and service. The Assistant Director provides strategic and hands-on support for career education and professional development, with a focus on early student engagement during their first and second years of study. This role supports the integration of career development into academic and co-curricular experience, facilitates career-related programming, and oversees key office functions including assessment, communications, and student supervision. The Assistant Director contributes to a data-informed, developmentally appropriate approach to career readiness aligned with NACE Career Readiness Competencies and the College’s commitment to holistic student success.
Requirements
- Master’s degree required (preferably in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, or Counseling).
- Experience in career or academic counseling strongly preferred.
- Experience facilitating groups and with advisory or mentoring responsibilities.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, as well as demonstrated ability to relate to students, staff, and faculty, are required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, PathwayU, and StrengthsFinder is preferred.
- Experience with Handshake is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group career counseling to students, with a focus on first and second-year students.
- Guide students through career exploration, graduate/professional school planning, and job search strategies using self-assessment tools and career development resources.
- Design and deliver workshops and programs that promote self-awareness, career readiness, and understanding of the current job market.
- Coordinate initiatives such as the Rhodes Impact Summer Experience program.
- Instruct the two-credit academic course Self, Major, and Career (INTD 200), helping students explore personal and professional development.
- Hire, train, and supervise student employees, ensuring they contribute effectively to the office’s mission and operations.
- Manage the CCPD’s digital presence, including the website and social media platforms.
- Develop marketing materials and communications strategies to promote services and events.
- Oversee the administration and interpretation of career assessments (e.g., Myers-Briggs, PathwayU,
- Procure and manage office resources, including online tools and assessment platforms.
- Support the daily operations and strategic planning of the office.
- Serve as a liaison to staff, faculty, and employers to foster partnerships and promote career & professional development initiatives.
- Maintain regular attendance and active participation in office functions, contributing to a collaborative and student-centered environment.
Benefits
- Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
