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Title: Assistant Director of Career Development
Executive Area: Academic Affairs
College/School/MBU: Management
Department: Dean - Isenberg School
Work Location: Amherst
Schedule:Full Time
Work Arrangement:Hybrid
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Career Development performs career advising duties with Isenberg School of Management students seeking professional-level internships and/or permanent career outcomes in a wide variety of corporate and non-profit organizations. The Assistant Director serves Isenberg students enrolled full-time and part-time, both in person on the Amherst and Charles River campuses as well as in Isenberg's online and hybrid programs.
Essential Functions
Develops effective advising programs and learning tools for focused career searches, deploying these programs in one-on-one and workshop/small group settings.
Researches key industry hiring trends and opportunities affecting business school students and provides information to students, and upon request, to faculty and administration.
As assigned, participates in and/or leads projects that support Isenberg students' career development as well as other goals and objectives of the Office of Career Success, the Isenberg School, and/or University.
Supports student preparation for job search by reviewing student resumes, conducting practice interviews, and helping students learn to target potential employers by industry.
Coaches students to develop, refine and implement an appropriate and realistic job search strategy for different industry segments.
Facilitates students' career development skills and demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to their professional success.
Utilizes interpersonal skills to source job/internship leads from social media, professional associations, alumni, and professional job boards.
Performs duties as assigned or required to meet goals and objectives of the Office of Career Success, the Isenberg School, and/or University.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (preferably in business, counseling, education, or related field) and two (2) years of professional experience in business or higher education services OR a master's degree in business administration, counseling, or related field.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, representatives of business and government, faculty, alumni, and senior corporate executives, including evidence of a clear understanding of and a commitment to cultural, social, economic, and ethnic diversity.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to independently prioritize work and handle multiple tasks. Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
Ability to participate in team projects as assigned.
Ability and willingness to attend meetings and other work-related activities both on and off campus; with and without groups of students.
Ability and willingness to work some nights and weekends and to travel locally on an infrequent basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in career services and/or higher education environment.
An understanding of market trends and employment opportunities for business students.
Experience with technologies used in career services, e.g., Handshake, uConnect.
Additional Details
Some nights and weekends are required.
This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.
Work Schedule and Work Arrangement
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee's work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.
Salary Information
Pay Grade:PSSAP Grade 26
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Special Instructions for Applicants
Along with the application, a resume is required. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.