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Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago

Assistant Director of Student Professional Development

Newport News, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

Inside Higher Ed is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Professional Development responsible for overseeing professional development initiatives for undergraduate and graduate programs at Christopher Newport University. The role involves managing the Signature Scholar Program, supporting enrollment management efforts, and facilitating career opportunities for students.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for oversight and management of undergraduate and graduate student professional development to include on and off-campus speakers engagement opportunities. Work with the Luter faculty to host business partners

Coordinate the Luter Signature Scholars program for undergraduate students, including tracking events and attendance and communicating progress with students

Plan and administer the Luter School of Business mentorship program for undergraduate and graduate students

Promote and seek internship and job opportunities for Luter students, in collaboration with the CNU Center for Career Planning. Track completion and student success

Oversee Luter Scholarship Awards, including application, review, and distribution. Chair Luter School of Business Scholarship Committee

Work closely with CNU’s Center for Career Planning to ensure the delivery of successful programming and services critical to Luter students’ professional success. Facilitate internships, jobs, and career development opportunities

Serve as coordinator, assisting faculty with student competitions and student clubs

Supervise graduate student assistants in the administration of the MFinA program

Supervise undergraduate student assistants in the administration of Luter activities

Advise incoming pre-business and transfer students, assisting with plans of study and orientation to ensure seamless transition

Assist in the preparation of Luter School of Business data requests, internal data collection, and external reports

Participate in event planning. Serve as Co-Chair of the Luter Connect networking dinner. Coordinate Luter’s new student orientation program

Advise pre-business and transfer students in support of Luter enrollment management activities. Participate in the Luter School of Business student recruitment and admission process

Assist in the preparation of Luter marketing materials and social media content

Plan and participate in Luter School of Business alumni engagement activities

Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established for your position

Report unsafe work conditions to your supervisor

Immediately report work-related incidents to your supervisor and participate in accident investigation requests

Develop and maintain very positive and professional customer service and/or relations within the office/department and with all constituencies to include students, faculty, staff, guests, and employees. Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude and treat everyone with dignity and respect. Fully support the “Student’s First” value at CNU and routinely go the extra mile in providing service

Qualification

AdvisingBusiness relationship developmentProject managementMentoringComputer/software skillsSocial media skillsEvent planningProfessional certificationCommunication skills

Required

Master's Degree or Bachelor's degree with work experience that equates to an advanced degree

Experience in advising, mentoring, or coaching, and establishing and maintaining strong relationships with the business community

Project management experience, e.g., meeting facilitation, time management, project oversight, etc

Excellent communication skills – written, spoken, and presentation

Computer/software and social media skills

Excellent understanding of how businesses work

Ability to lead, develop positive working relationships, mentor students, and execute projects on time and within budget

Ability to develop business relationships and promote new ideas

Professional demeanor

Some evening and weekend work as needed

Preferred

Professional certification in a field related to professional development, career counseling, advising, student success, or other content-relevant fields

Experience with event planning and execution

Experience conducting professional development services or advising, designing and implementing professional development workshops or orientations

Program development experience (e.g., budgeting, fundraising, staff and volunteer supervision)