Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Assistant Director for Career Development
Greensboro, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$26.25/hr - $26.25/hr
1+ years expInside Higher Ed is associated with UNC Greensboro, a diverse public research university in North Carolina. The Assistant Director for Career Development will provide career coaching and develop resources to support students' career readiness, focusing on workshops and scalable initiatives to assist students in their career exploration and transition phases.
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Responsibilities
Provide career coaching to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates
Conduct career development workshops and seminars on topics including self-assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and job search strategies
Develop and integrate a structured approach to supporting students in the exploration phase, specifically helping them navigate and transition into the broader career pathways model
Work closely with the Associate Director and the Career Development team to create sustainable processes and resources that integrate exploring students into the office’s career pathways model
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Higher Education, Human Resources, Counseling, Business, or a closely related field; or bachelor's plus equivalent and relevant industry-based experience depending on the length and depth of the experience
At least 1 year of experience in career services, counseling, outplacement, recruiting, HR, higher education environment, or relevant field
Knowledge of career development principles and effective coaching strategies
Ability to design and deliver career programming, workshops, and events that scale support for students to enhance career readiness
Proven record of problem-solving with the ability to assess challenges, propose creative solutions, and innovation skills
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to engage students, campus partners and faculty, the public, and other staff members to accomplish office goals
Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance short-term needs and long-term goals
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and sensitive information
Proficiency with relevant computer programs and database entry and management
Ability to work some evening and/or weekend hours as required
Preferred
1-3 years of experience in career services, counseling, outplacement, recruiting, HR, higher education environment, or relevant field
Experience providing one-on-one and group-based career coaching to students at various stages of career development and readiness
Knowledge of leadership, work style, and personality tests and assessments
Knowledge and understanding of employment trends, job market insights, and career development best practices
Experience or working knowledge of career platforms (e.g., Handshake, LinkedIn, Vmock, Big Interview, etc.) and virtual engagement tools for coaching and programming
Experience designing and delivering presentations with the ability to adjust based on audience needs
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
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