Director of Career Services

Director of Career Services

LOCATION

Main Campus - Buies Creek NC Job Code 3595 # of Openings 1

Position:

Director of Career Services Department:

Student Life & Christian Mission Status:

Full Time Position Summary:

The Director for Career Services provides strategic leadership and vision for a comprehensive and student focused career center which includes career counseling, collaborative program development, and the cultivation of relationships to connect students and faculty with employment opportunities. The Director champions career development/readiness across the student experience from first year to graduation. The Director cultivates on campus relationships that include but are not limited to Academic Deans, Department chairs, Alumni Engagement, Advancement, and New Student Programs. The center's functions are carried out through the lens of the Campbell Hallmarks of character, initiative, and calling.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Create, collaborate, and execute a strategic vision to develop career development for undergraduate students that includes a long range plan as well as short term operational priorities and goals Develop and oversee a comprehensive career services program for undergraduate students Provide career coaching through various programs and opportunities Offer workshops, resume review, interview preparation, and career fairs Oversee the management of Campbell University's Career Closet Develop and maintain employer outreach programs to increase the number and quality of employers and job and internship opportunities for students in undergraduate academic programs with a focus on the College of Arts and Sciences Develop and nurture effective relationships with students, faculty, quality employers, and various professional networks Develop and implement an effective assessment philosophy to support undergraduate career services Execute the collection and reporting first-destination outcomes and other data related to institutional effectiveness to constituents inside and outside the University. Conduct ongoing assessment of employer relation efforts and provide feedeback as to the effectiveness of such efforts. Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and integrating best practices for career services. Expand Career Services' online presence through the CU website, social media, etc. to support students, faculty, alumni, and employers Provide a presence at key university events to highlight the offerings for Career Services Provide oversight for the University's job placement management system Serve on university committees as assigned Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to; Title IX, HIPAA, and FERPA guidelines. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education/Experience:

Master's degree, preferably in higher education, student affairs, counseling, human resources or a closely related field Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in Career Services or similar experience in career development in a business environment required; 7 years of progressively responsible experience in a college or university career center desired Minimum 2 years' full-time experience building relationships both internal and external stakeholders to the campus Experience and proven ability to develop long-range planning and budget administration Experience with student success, enrollment and issues of retention desired Experience working with student employment, financial aid, and academic departments, and advancement offices desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of career development and student development Strong written and oral communication skills Demonstrated commitment to work with diverse populations Proficient computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite, and Symplicity or other CSM systems Ability to use both data and judgment in decision making Excellent interpersonal skills especially those in the areas of collaboration, conflict resolution, problem solving and decision-making Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and constituents and meet set deadlines Ability to work independently as well as function effectively in a team Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high- level university officials and the public Exercise independent judgment in complex and new situations Detail-oriented and willing to work in a changing environment This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University