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Assistant Director, Career Coaching & Programs

Employer
Auburn University
Location
Alabama, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Aug 12, 2022


Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S1917P

Home Org Name

Engineering Administration

Division Name

Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering

Position Title

Assistant Director, Career Coaching & Programs

Job Class Code

AD63

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Office of Career Development and Corporate Relations ( CDCR ) seeks candidates for a Assist Director, Career Coaching & Program. This position will oversees all individual and group career coaching activities. Promotes signature programs related to career counseling and professional development to create the next generation of engineers capable of long-term success in a wide variety of career fields. Serves as an integral member of the Career Development and Corporate Relations.

About Auburn
: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

Why employees choose Auburn : Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more! Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.

Our Commitment : Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit www.auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.

Essential Functions
  • Leads and implements the direction of individual & group career coaching and program delivery to align with CDCR strategic goals including development and assessment of short-term and long term goals and objectives.
  • Directs coordination of career programs, seminars, workshops, class presentations, and events related to professional development, job and internship searches, networking and personal branding, resume writing, interview skills, and job offer negotiation.
  • Serves as a liaison to university stakeholders such as the Office of Career Discovery and Success, college administrators, and departments. Conducts department, student services, and student organization outreach to promote career development programs and services; coordinates career development presentation requests.
  • Hires, trains, coaches, supervises, and evaluates professional and graduate assistant staff; responsible for ensuring the training and development needs of personnel are met.
  • Promotes and monitors student engagement in career development and coaching services; examines program impact on student outcomes and adapts career development coaching and programming services based on student outcome needs and impact. Develops surveys and other data collection tools in support of this activity.
  • Provides individual and group career coaching for students and/or alumni regarding stages of the career development process including self-assessment, career exploration and decision-making, internship / job search materials and implementation, and job offer and salary negotiation.
  • Conducts assessment of career development coaching appointments and programs.
  • Provides input to the team to engage employers through interface of programs, employer visits, and position listings based on student disciplines and areas of interest.
  • Serves as liaison to engineering alumni council activities as it relates to career development programming.
  • Serves as a point of contact for employer and alumni on-campus visits related to student career development programs; facilitates student and employer program engagement.
Minimum Education and Experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Field of Study

Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Relations, Counseling, Communications or a related field.

Years of Experience

5

Area of Experience

Career services or career counseling. Must have at least 1 year mentoring,
leading, or supervising employees.

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Alternate Minimum Education and Experience (If available)

Education Level

Field of Study

Years of Experience

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of career development models and approaches to professional development programming. Strong leadership skills.

Proficiency in writing solicitation letters and proposal materials and creating/managing budgets.

Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal, and an aptitude for public speaking, excellent computer skills, well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Experience in Higher Education

Posting Detail Information

Salary Grade

36

Salary Range

$59,700 - $99,600

Job Category

Other

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

AL

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

08/12/2022

Closing Date

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment.

Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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

Please provide 3 references.

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/31570
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
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  2. * Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Relations, Counseling, Communications, or a related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * How many years of experience do you possess in career services or career counseling?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Do you have 1 year of experience leading, mentoring, or supervising employees?
    • Yes
    • No


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