Oglethorpe University · 1 week ago
Director of Career Development
Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA 30319
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expOglethorpe University is seeking a Director of Career Development to provide dynamic and innovative leadership for its Center for Career Development. The role involves envisioning holistic approaches to career readiness, developing strategies for student engagement, and overseeing various career-related initiatives and programming.
ConcertsEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Establish strategic vision, annual goals, objectives, and benchmarks for the Center for Career Development
Implement strategies to provide inclusive programming responsive to the full diversity of Oglethorpe students
Develop innovative strategies for continued program development and improvement
Oversee career programming and career counseling, including individual and group learning opportunities
Manage career readiness course design and delivery, facilitating courses as needed
Fully implement Career Pathways initiative
Direct the collection, maintenance, and reporting of relevant data. Maintain accurate data on student use of services, experiential learning, and job placements
Oversee the career development budget and supervise the Career Development staff, including student workers
Collaborate with other campus units, including academic affairs and alumni affairs, to design and implement career-related services and programs, including academic departments, alumni relations, the MBA program, and campus life
Provide campus-wide leadership to help all student-facing areas of the college participate in career readiness education
Partner with Advancement to acquire resources to support career development opportunities
Direct the center's communication strategies to provide accurate and up-to-date information about services to various constituencies, including students, faculty, employers, alumni, and parents
Oversee major career-related events on campus, including the Career Fair, and represent the Center for Career Development at University events
Develop and sustain an innovative internship program designed to assist Oglethorpe students in applying for and obtaining high quality career readiness experiences
Advise students in the internship for credit process and serve as the liaison with faculty and the Registrar
Develop and maintain employer and alumni relationships to promote creation of student opportunities
Manage and grow employer participation in career fairs/special events and employer recruitment services (which include online job listing and resume referral services, and on-campus presentations)
Serve on the Student Affairs leadership team and provide sustained leadership on divisional priorities such as retention, persistence, and student satisfaction
Attends and provide leadership in divisional meetings and professional development opportunities for all staff
Participate in major Student Affairs and University events such as Orientation and Commencement
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Five or more years of experience in the field of career development or student affairs in a college or university setting
A proven track record of success developing and implementing initiatives, leading staff, and creating meaningful relationships with multiple constituencies
Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including a collaborative and team-oriented work style
Ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds
Experience developing positive relationships and partnerships
Demonstrated proficiency designing and delivering presentations
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated proficiency in using career assessment instruments
Working knowledge of career services management software
Ability to work at evening and weekend events as needed
Preferred
Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, Education, Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel or related field and/or experience in Human Resources, Training and Development, or related field
Company
Oglethorpe University
Oglethorpe University is a educational private college.
201-500 employees
Funding
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Pete Stobie
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Business and Finance
Asyl Nukpi
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