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William & Mary
Assistant Director Employer Development & Engagement
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$63,552 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requisition:
JR100852
Assistant Director Employer Development & Engagement (Open)Department:
CC00255 WM001
| WMUA |Career Development Job Description Summary:
Mission Statement:
The Office of University Advancement creates the conditions for opportunity- human, financial & experiential
- by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Employer Development & Engagement (Assistant Director) is a key member of the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement which is housed in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary. Reporting to the Director of Employer Development & Engagement, the Assistant Director manages and implements the campus recruiting program for the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement and is a liaison with recruiters and organizations interested in recruiting W&M students and alumni through in-person and virtual career activities.Core areas of responsibility include:
- Manage day-to-day communications with companies and organizations engaged in campus recruiting.
- Plan the annual Spring and Fall Career & Internship Fairs, the Graduate & Professional School Fair, Meet the Firms, STEM Career & Internship Fair, K-12 Education Recruitment Day, On-Campus Student Employment Fair, Expos and consortium events.
- Coordinate events and information sessions for employers and manage the technical functions within the campus recruiting system (Symplicity software).
- Ensure all staff are trained on the campus recruiting system and data is reported in a timely and efficient manner.
- Create annual, semesterly and ad-hoc recruiting reports as needed by the office.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or comparable education and experience. General knowledge of the services, programs, and resources of a full-service career services office. Knowledge of the on-campus recruitment process. Experience with project and event management (typically, 2+ years). Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, alumni, and staff colleagues. Technological proficiency and a willingness to embrace new technologies including managing databases and familiarity with career development platforms and software packages. Effective organizational and management skills with ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks at once. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word); Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or a related field. Experience in a centralized career services office or role related in employer development & engagement. Prior experience working in higher education. Experience using career services management platforms or applications, e.g., Symplicity, 12Twenty, College Central Network, etc., (typically 1-2 years). Conditions of Employment This position is subject to additional hours beyond the typical workday, to include evenings and weekends.Salary:
$40,000- 50,000, commensurate with experience.
Additional Job Description:
Applies expert knowledge of the specialized area(s) and program administration. Applies knowledge of local school divisions, state and local government policies and procedures and state agency functions. Applies knowledge of research methods. May require considerable knowledge of technology use within an educational environment. Responsibilities include researching, developing, implementing, and evaluating education projects and providing services and support to local school divisions and state government. Contacts include government officials, community and special interest groups, volunteers, businesses, teachers, administrators, and board members to coordinate and discuss project assignments, policy and program initiatives, and services.Job Profile:
JP0342- Career Counselor
- Exempt
- Salary
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