Associate Director of Career Programming and Academic Partnerships, Office of Career Services
About The Position
Reporting to the Director of Career Services, the Associate Director of Career Programming and Academic Partnerships (Associate Director 3) delivers the strategic execution of career services programming, including the program development and delivery of multiple strategic initiatives. This includes but is not limited to: the Work-Earn-Live-Learn (WELL) and Full STEaM program; 1:1 student engagement; career course creation and delivery; and management of faculty engagement with career education. This work spans across Kean's multiple New Jersey campus locations. The Associate Director of Career Programming and Academic Partnerships will be responsible for the management of various internal programs that support our students. They will also be responsible for meeting with students 1:1 and engage with faculty on opportunities in partnership with the Office of Career Services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: managing a caseload of students for career counseling and advising; creating content and presenting to Faculty on NACE competencies; providing general program management delivery on multiple programs; acting on behalf of the director in their absence; and performing related work as required. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
- Two years of professional experience in career services, student advising, student support services, human resources, workforce development, adult education programs, academic programming or a related professional field
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel to Kean's campus locations, employer sites and other locations
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree
- Experience working with employers or knowledge of the recruitment cycle at for-profit and non-profit companies
- Knowledge of Canvas, Handshake, uConnect or other career systems/platforms
Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of students for career counseling and advising
- Creating content and presenting to Faculty on NACE competencies
- Providing general program management delivery on multiple programs
- Acting on behalf of the director in their absence
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
