Director of Career Works

Director of Career Works

Company:

Beloit College

Job Location:

Beloit, Wisconsin

Category:

Career Development and Services

Type:

Full-Time Occupational Summary:

The Director of Career Works implements an entrepreneurial vision to advance career

readiness throughout the student experience. This leadership position develops, manages, and assesses an integrated student development

operation that delivers innovative, user-friendly programs and support to all students, alumni, employers, faculty, staff, and community

partners. The Director of Career Works reports to the Provost & Dean of the College and collaborates with colleagues in Community

Connections/Impact Beloit, the Advancement division, faculty, and staff, as well as with external partners, including alumni and

employers.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Center Management & Assessment Develops

and leads short- and long-range operating plans, including budgets, programs, services, personnel, technology, and space.

Recruits,

hires, supervises, and supports the ongoing professional development of Career Works professional staff.

Directs the collection,

analysis, and use of data for center assessment, including student engagement metrics, first destination outcomes, and required

institutional and regulatory reporting.

Oversees and coordinates across administrative units transportation for student internship

placements. Student Advising Provides individualized advising to students on career development, experiential

learning, and post-graduate planning.

Connects students with alumni mentors and professional networks through collaboration with

Advancement, faculty, and employer partners.

Maintains current knowledge of career development theory, workforce and community

engagement trends, and best practices in alumni and employer relations. Strategic Planning Develops and sustains

the mission and vision of a comprehensive career center aligned with the curriculum, workforce trends, and the College's mission and

commitment to supporting student success.

Collaborates with faculty and staff in Academic Affairs and Student Life to advance career

development and student success initiatives.

Partners with Advancement/Alumni Engagement to develop opportunities for alumni

involvement in career development programming.

Partners with School and Center Directors to improve coordination and efficiency in

advising, alumni engagement, and programming.

Leads the design, implementation, and transition of pilot programs and courses,

transferring ongoing execution to appropriate faculty or staff once initiatives are stabilized.

Represents the college as needed at

external events and professional associations. Programming Leads the development and management of the annual

calendar of career and professional development programming for students.

Provides strategic oversight for large-scale career and

professional development initiatives, including career fairs, boot camps, retreats, and related events. Instruction May teach for-credit internship and Impact Beloit courses as appropriate to support Career Works programming and student

development.

Provides leadership and vision for partner development, employer engagement, and student placements within the

Concierge Internship Program and similar programs.

Credentials and Experience:

Bachelor's degree

required; advanced degree preferred; plus at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in career development, community

engagement, volunteer management, or related field.

Experience working with undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds;

experience in liberal arts settings preferred. Experience working with graduate students is a plus.

Experience developing and

implementing career development, community-engagement, or other student development programs.

Experience developing programs and

services that support students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Experience hiring, training, supervising, and

evaluating employees.

Experience with budget development and management. Knowledge, Skills, and

Abilities:

Understanding of and commitment to a liberal arts education and the role of experiential education, career

development and preparation, and community engagement in the liberal arts environment.

Ability to develop and to contribute to

learning and work environments welcoming to people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Ability to work collaboratively

and professionally with multiple individuals, departments across campus, and external stakeholders.

Ability to cultivate

relationships with potential internship sites, employers, alumni, and community partners.

Expertise with and understanding of

effective approaches, emerging trends, and innovations to academic, professional, and career development for undergraduate

students.

Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, and public sector employment policies and procedures

relevant to career development, internships, employment, and experiential learning.

Demonstrated ability in the areas of outreach,

marketing, and collaboration.

Strong written and oral communication, advising, and collaboration skills.

Excellent

problem-solving and innovation skills.

Proficiency with technological tools used in career development.

Computer

proficiency, including experience with Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Chat), Microsoft Windows environment, Microsoft

Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), computer assisted career guidance/assessment programs, online career information management programs, and

online career research methods.

Ability to oversee recordkeeping and reporting systems and procedures.

Flexibility and

willingness to perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned. The intent of this job description is to

provide the general nature and level of work required of employees who are assigned to this classification and shall not be construed as an

all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Employees may be instructed to perform job-related duties and responsibilities other than

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