(Hybrid) Assistant Director of Career Services - Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

West Virginia University • WV

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Career Services manages the operational and personnel functions of the Eberly Center for Career Development. Provides employment and internship information and connections, develops programs, verifies and validates content used by unit and pushed to faculty, plans and implements employer-connected activities for the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, and the associated graduate studies programs. As a member of the Eberly Academic Affairs leadership team, this position enhances student learning and outcomes.

Requirements

• Master's degree in business, educational administration, counseling, college student personnel, or related field required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in career planning, employment services, or human resources, preferably in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated experience in program development, supervision and evaluation, and computerization necessary.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups from various backgrounds, including students, employers, faculty, and staff.
• Proficiency in managing operational budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Familiarity and adherence to the National Association of Colleges and Employer's principles and practices of career planning, employment, and recruitment.
• Familiarity with relevant platforms and software (Handshake, Navigate).
• Keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and innovative direction for continued growth and development of the Eberly Career Development Center.
• Make data-driven operational decisions to manage career development operations, ensuring efficient, timely, and effective programs and services to users, including students, staff, and faculty.
• Evaluate and decide on short and long-range operating plans, including budgets, programs and services, personnel, technology/other equipment, and space based on assessment of institutional needs and market trends.
• Provide guidance and leadership to staff, including training, staff evaluation, professional development, and related personnel matters.
• Supervise other Career Development Specialists within the Eberly College, making decisions about workload distribution, professional development priorities, and performance expectations.
• Design and provide employment programs and services for the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences and associated graduate studies programs.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct all college events that prepare students for employment and provide employment opportunities.
• Interact with central career services and CLASS to ensure that undecided and undeclared students are provided relevant aptitude, career exploration, and/or counseling tests and inventories.
• Develop strong, ongoing relationships with employers seeking recent college graduates.
• Manage training of paraprofessionals as career planning group leaders/peer resource assistants.
• Train faculty advisors to recognize students' concerns related to career direction and choice of major.
• Participate in professional development activities to ensure professional growth and knowledge needed to provide effective leadership and program development.
• Serve as a member of the academic affairs leadership team.
• Represent the Eberly College on university committees related to career development.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service
• 18 sick days per year
• Range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees