Assistant Director, Career Coaching

Position Details

Requisition Number

S459P

Home Org Name

Office of ProfandCareer Development

Division Name

College of Business

Position Title

Assistant Director, Career Coaching

Job Class Code

AE95

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The Office of Professional and Career Development in the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Coaching. This position oversees all career coaching activities and provides guidance to the mentorship programs.

Essential Functions

The major responsibilities of this position are:

1) Provides individual and group career coaching/career development opportunities for students and/or alumni to assist in making career decisions, career artifacts, career readiness, and job/internship plans and searches to ensure successful employer engagement.

2) Collaborates with the director on vision and execution of all career coaching, related student focused activities, teaching assignments, training, and assessment.

3) Collaborates with director on the vision and design of a career coaching program and leads execution and delivery.

4) Supervises mentorship programs, career coaching staff support, and promotes the programs to students, alumni, and College partners.

5) Participates in assessment and strategic planning with emphasis on student learning outcomes and supporting the mission of the College and the university. Develops surveys and other data collection tools in support of this activity.

6) Instructs or assists in teaching professional development courses offered by the department.

7) May manage hiring, training, and coordination of duties of all coaching and ancillary staff involved in providing career coaching services (e.g., career exploration, career management education, career management preparation, job/internship search, etc.) to students and alumni, including scheduling walk-in hours and student populations assignments. Provides leadership in setting and enforcing coaching policies and standards. Contributes to annual performance reviews and employee management responsibilities. Collaborates with team on program development and
execution.

Education Level

Master's degree from an accredited institution

Field of Study

Business, Higher Ed, Adult Ed, Counseling, or other relevant degree.

Years of Experience

3

Area of Experience

Experience in career services or career counseling in a university or college setting. Must have at least 1 year mentoring, leading, or
supervising employees.

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Education Level

Field of Study

Years of Experience

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of budgeting practices, promotional strategies, qualitative and quantitative assessment and University policies and procedures.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

In addition to a Master’s degree, 5 years of experience overseeing all career coaching activities in a higher education environment.

Salary Grade

35

Salary Range

$51,900 - $86,400

Job Category

Executive/Director/Management

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

10/07/2020

Closing Date

10/21/2020

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

http://www.auemployment.com/postings/19789
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How were you made aware of this opportunity?
   • AU Employment website
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   • Newspaper
   • Professional Journal
   • Listserv
   • HR email
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   • State Employment Service
   • Walk-in
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2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University.
   • Not a current Auburn employee
   • Current Auburn employee in position less than one year
   • Current Auburn employee in position more than one year
3. * Do you have a Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution in Business, Higher Education, Adult Education, Counseling, or other relevant degree?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a minimum of 3 years' experience in career services or career counseling in a university or college setting? Must have at least 1 year mentoring, leading, or supervising employees.
   • Yes
   • No