Regional Assistant Director Career Development

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Job Description
Work collaboratively with the Career Services & Professional Development director and staff to deliver career development coaching services and programs strategically devised for students of the Miami University Regionals campuses. Conduct career coaching appointments to assist students with career exploration and choosing a major or career path; plan/implement career development programs (e.g, Career Communities, Meet the Majors); provide in-class presentations; and prepare students for successful job search readiness prior to graduation. Serve as a liaison to faculty and staff regarding career development programming and events; assist with planning, and/or implementation of career development events (e.g., career fairs, majors expo, career communities, and etiquette dinners). Enhance individualized career development for all students on the Miami Regionals campuses; prepare students for successful job searches that align with their career goals. Position reports to the Regional Director of Career Services & Work-Based Learning.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• In collaboration with the supervisor and the Career Services mission, execute career development strategies, including career advising, programs, and services for students based on NACE competencies and standards, including mentoring opportunities, job shadowing and programmatic ways to support Miami Regionals students with career exploration and decision-making skills.
• Provide individual, group, classroom-based, and virtual career coaching
• Interpret career assessment results and coach students toward making informed decisions about choosing a major and/or a career path
• Guide students in the development of their job search readiness toolbox (which includes resume/cover letter, networking, job search strategies, interviewing (mock and real), salary negotiation, contemplating job offers, and pursuing advanced education opportunities)
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student Career Ambassadors and Graduate Student interns
• Develop and implement a job readiness training program for campus student employees
• Serve as a liaison to designated academic departments, communicating regularly with faculty, staff, students, student groups, and alumni regarding career development activities and programming.
• Collaborate with stakeholders regarding career communities; plan and implement programming designed to engage students in career development activities/events, and to enhance student preparation, career decision making, and retention (e.g., Meet the Majors, Career Communities focused events)
• Teach a minimum of 6 credit hours per academic year regarding career or student development courses as in-load responsibilities (e.g., EDL 100, UNV 101)
• Assist in the planning and/or implementing career services special events, programs, labs, career fairs, and other events as needed (Virtual and in-person)
• Develop new content and maintain the career services website, and social media sites for career services to promote student engagement, services, programs, resources, and events.
• Serve on appropriate campus committees and engage in regular professional development.
• Assist with collecting and reporting assessment data for career services (monthly, end of semester, and annually)
• Other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree by date of appointment.
• Experience in career development, student development, workforce development, education, social services, student success, or a related field

** Consideration may be given to candidates with a knowledge of career development theories and assessment interpretation, along with job search readiness preparation and strategies related to a variety of career fields; effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, and teaching abilities; experience with project and program management; experience with staff supervision; experience with website and social media content development.

 

Required Application Documents

Cover letter and resume.

 

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Tonia Hyllengren at hyllentl@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two weeks after positing and continue until the position is filled.

 

 

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

 

Remote Work
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