Assistant Director, Business Career Service

Position Title Assistant Director, Business Career Service Position Number 086671 Department Business Career Services - 255015 Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with student programming.
• Demonstrated experience with Appalachian students, staff, systems, and procedures.
• Experience with Drupal, Banner, Access, Excel, and/or Dashboard.
• 2-5 years of business, professional, and/or higher education work experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated administrative, organizational, and event management skills.
• Demonstrated experience with marketing and designing print materials.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• General experience with p-card processes and general purchasing.

License/Certification Required
Valid driver’s license is required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The mission of the Walker College of Business is to deliver transformational educational experiences that prepare and inspire students to be ethical, innovative, and engaged business leaders who positively impact our community, both locally and globally. The college has an enrollment of approximately 3,600 undergraduate and over 180 graduate students and maintains accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Business Career Services exists to prepare future leaders through transformational career education and professional development. We aspire to guide students to have access to and leverage the tools and resources they need and are equipped and empowered to independently seek future opportunities and work that is fulfilling.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Student Programming

• Career Fair: Support the planning and execution of signature events for as many as 1500 students and prospective employers at a time, providing event structure, staffing, and management from concept to delivery under the direction of the Associate Director.
• Women of Walker: Co-advise professional development program for up to 30 female business majors in the Walker College of Business. The spring semester program includes bi-weekly evening interactions and regional overnight travel with student group for employer site visits.
• Pre-Admissions: Counsel high school students on university and major selection and lead the WCOB team for Open House Tours, Inside Appalachian and all other pre-admission events. Walker Fellows are utilized in the delivery of building tours and pre-admission events.

Supervision

• Co-lead in the supervision of the Walker Fellows student employee team. Supervision includes training, performance evaluations, schedule creation and maintenance, create and maintain the operating budget and payroll and manage scheduling and coverage of all Walker Fellows for front desk and events.

Marketing and Communication

• Conceptualize, design and manage the Center’s brand, advertising, and marketing materials (printed, online and programmatic).

Budgeting and Administration

• Monitor and reconciles departmental or program budget and tracks travel and office expenditures.
• Supports Executive Director in management of overall budget based on fund allocations and overall spending.
• In-depth knowledge of P Card purchasing policies and procedures and university policies and procedures.
• Manage Center facilities including overall calendar management and room reservations for center events.

Suggested Salary Range $40,000 - $46,000 Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of professional position within university office area.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle is also required. Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information. AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Director of Human Resources/ EEO Officer
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144

ADA /504 Coordinator & Office of Disability Resources Director
Office of Disability Resources
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056 Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community. Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/37221 Posting Number 201501051P