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University of Virginia · 1 day ago

Assistant Director of Career Development

Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $67K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Development to join their Commerce Career Services team. The role involves providing individualized coaching, facilitating programs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the career readiness of students.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Deliver one-on-one and group career coaching on career exploration, job and internship search strategies, networking, interviewing, and offer evaluation

Design and facilitate workshops, classroom sessions, and panels that enhance students’ career readiness and professional communication skills

Support programming and communication for designated student populations (e.g., second-year, upper-year, or specialty master’s students) in collaboration with other team members

Collaborate with the Employer Relations team to ensure student preparation aligns with recruiting processes, employer expectations, and market trends

Manage the Career Peer Coach Program by recruiting, training, and supervising 6-7 student workers

Partner with faculty, alumni, and student organizations to promote engagement with career development opportunities

Contribute to the management and enhancement of MyMcIntire, ensuring career-related content is well-organized, relevant, and accessible

Support CCS marketing, social media, and communication efforts that encourage student engagement

Coordinate and assist with workshops, signature programs, and career-related events throughout the academic year

Track and analyze coaching engagement, event participation, and student outcomes to support continuous improvement and reporting

Stay informed about evolving recruiting practices, employer needs, and best practices in business career education

Team and Collaboration - the Assistant Director will work closely with the CCS coaching team, Associate Directors, Director, the Employer Relations team, and academic program leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality service across all student populations

Qualification

Career coachingWorkshop facilitationProject managementCommunication tools proficiencyCustomer service skillsMulti-taskingCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

Master's degree required

2+ years relevant experience required

Preferred

Master's degree in counseling, student affairs, business or higher education is preferred

Experience developing and delivering presentations to both large and small groups, both in-person and online

Ability to manage multiple projects (multi-task), solid planning and organizational skills and a high degree of quality and attention to detail is critical

Availability to work evenings and occasional weekends as necessary (some career-related programs are conducted after 5:00pm)

Proficiency with career management and communication tools (e.g., 12Twenty, Handshake, Salesforce, MS 365 Suite, Canva, and social media platforms)