Assistant Director and Career Coach for the Beaver College of Health Sciences

Position Title
Assistant Director and Career Coach for the Beaver College of Health Sciences

Position Number
063011

Department
Career Development - 305000

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

• Master’s in Student Development, Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.
• 2 or more years of experience in university career services, counseling, advising, recruiting, human resources, or higher education or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical proficiency and experience with career-related software, word processing, database, and desktop publishing applications.
• A demonstrated understanding of career development issues for college students and alumni, and an ability to provide counseling on these issues in individual and group settings.
• Awareness of trends in health sciences graduate and potential career paths.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for one-on-one and group interaction with various constituencies, including students, faculty, parents, and administrators.
• Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships with faculty, staff, and employers.
• Strong organization, research, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Marketing experience and/or the ability to develop and implement effective strategies for promoting and increasing student involvement in office programs and services.
• Analytical skills required to effectively assess program goals and student learning goals.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director and Career Coach for the Beaver College of Health Sciences will empower and educate students and alumni by providing comprehensive career development services as they explore majors and careers, obtain internships, apply to graduate and professional schools, and secure employment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as the career coach and liaison for the Career Development Center to the Beaver College of Health Sciences.
• Providing career exploration, counseling, and outreach to students, alumni, and faculty.
• Provide career development and job search counseling to students and alumni in both individual and group settings.
• Develop a general knowledge and understanding of the programs of study offered in the Beaver College of Health Sciences at Appalachian, and maintain familiarity with the education, training, and career opportunities and expectations of those assigned degree programs.
• Conduct regular outreach efforts including workshops and presentations to classes, student clubs, and organizations.
• Disseminate employment and internship opportunities to appropriate faculty, organizations, and students.
• Work with the Employer Relations team to plan, coordinate and implement employer development activities including employer visitations, on-campus employer engagement opportunities, advisory boards, and on-campus recruiting, and the development of job and internship leads with special attention to students in the Beaver College of Health Sciences.
• Research, evaluate & maintain online resources for a variety of career issues, academic majors, and career fields.
• Provide representation in various university committees and university-wide events to enhance awareness and visibility of the Career Development Center.
• Encourage faculty in the Beaver College of Health Sciences to maintain equitable opportunities for students by posting jobs and internships in Handshake.
• Provide consultation and organization assistance to departments in the Beaver College of Health Sciences in their development of major specific career related events.
• Maintain ongoing professional development via involvement with relevant professional associations such as the Southeastern Association of Colleges & Employers (SoACE) and the North Carolina Association of Colleges & Employers ( NCACE ).
• Collaborate on the development and enhancement of Career Development Center websites and Handshake; integrate technology into daily operations, programs, and presentations.
• Instruct key faculty in the use of Handshake.
• Serve as liaison to Athletics.
• Collaborate with other North Carolina universities to schedule and arrange Health Sciences Professional and Graduate School Fair in the spring.
• Teach career planning courses as needed.

Suggested Salary Range
Commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands of Position

Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university.

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 of three professional 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:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

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

ADA /504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

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/38602

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