Director of Career Counseling

Director of Career Counseling

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: 10/1/2021 at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Director will provide innovative and strategic leadership and coordination of a comprehensive career center and work to deliver exceptional career services to constituent groups through the management of career services operations including staff, programs, services, budget, technology, and facilities. This position serves as a Student Affairs leader with the responsibility to operate a unit that enhances student learning.

(S)He will direct and manage the university career center as it assists all student, alumni, faculty, and employer clients in the development of career education, career identification and search, and pursuit of employment opportunities commensurate with formal academic endeavors.

Minimum Education/Experience:
• Master’s degree in Business or Educational Administration, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or related field required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in career planning and employment work, preferable in a centralized operation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate a complex operation, using manpower, time, funds, and other resources for the accomplishment of long-term and short-term goals of the institution.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the
public.
* Ability to provide administrative guidance within area of responsibility, providing direct training and supervision as needed.
* Ability to apply budgetary and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints.
* Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
* Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.
* Ability to communicate effectively -orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
* Ability to provide and analyze statistical data for periodic and end of year reporting.
* Ability to be sensitive to issues of diversity and ability to work in a diverse environment.
* Ability to work autonomously and as a team oriented individual that is able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
* Ability and familiarity with computer applications in a career services setting.
* Ability and willingness to occasionally travel on behalf of NCCU and the Career Services
Department.
* Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment

Special Instructions to Applicants:


To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.




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