Wake Forest University · 1 month ago
Assistant Director, Market Readiness and Employment, School of Business
Winston-Salem, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWake Forest University is a private institution dedicated to academic excellence. The Assistant Director will provide comprehensive career coaching support to ensure students are career ready by graduation, engaging with internal and external partners to enhance student connections to the job market.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides high-quality career coaching (1:1 and/or group) experiences to help students successfully navigate their job search process
Engages and builds relationships with both internal (faculty, staff, university-wide departments) and external partners (employers, alumni) to inform coaching strategy and support student connections to the market
Delivers innovative and customized career-related events, programs, and other market readiness and employment resources to prepare a diverse population of students across programs
Supports department-wide goals including career and professional development programming, inclusive excellence, career outcomes, student engagement and student satisfaction
Maintains a high knowledge rate of student caseload, monitors, tracks, and reports all student engagement activity and career outcomes, ensuring consistent and comprehensive reporting for all stakeholders
Establishes marketing and outreach strategies to promote career programs and services, utilizing Handshake, digital and social media platforms, and print materials
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability and motivation to foster genuine relationships with students from varied backgrounds and interests
Ability to influence and communicate with various constituencies utilizing excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience in a goal-oriented environment with demonstrated success in achieving desired outcomes
Ability to manage short- and long-term goals simultaneously and use time effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to thrive in a data-driven culture and demonstrate analytical capabilities to quantify reports and promote student academic competency, achievements, and career outcomes
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Previous experience in higher education in a student-facing role
Experience work in financial services/accountancy or with students pursuing careers in financial services/accountancy
Experience facilitating panels, leading workshops, and/or creating educational content
Company
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, independent, nonprofit, non-sectarian, coeducational research university.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.9MKey Investors
Lilly EndowmentAmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Institutes of Health
2025-07-10Grant· $30M
2024-10-10Grant· $0.2M
2023-02-23Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Dedee DeLongpre Johnston
VP, Sustainability (CSO) and Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Jacqueline Travisano
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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