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Assistant Director of Career Development

Employer
Rhodes College
Location
Tennessee, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Mar 22, 2022
At Rhodes College, we aspire to graduate students with a life-long passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We will achieve our aspiration through a college wide commitment to our vision.

Rhodes' rigorous approach to liberal arts and sciences inspires students to discover and cultivate lifelong passions, and to make a difference in the classroom, on campus, in the city of Memphis, and throughout the world. Simply put, our mission is to prepare students for life and career, wherever those journeys take them.

The Division of Student Life plays an integral role in the College's vision and values, and every member of the Division of Student Life supports the delivery of a transformative student experience. The Assistant Director of Career Development is an integral part of the Career Services Team.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Counsels students in the areas of career planning, career development, graduate school exploration, and job search strategies incorporating self-assessment and computer guidance programs. Advises all students with primary responsibility in advising first- and second- year students in the career process.

  • Oversees the career assessment process including interpretations to students and alumni and annual evaluation of assessment instruments. Manages the relationship with assessment vendors.

  • Develops and conducts career-related programs to enhance student awareness of personal interests, values, skills, and qualifications and to promote a better understanding about the world of work.

  • Hires, trains, and supervises the student employees in the office.

  • Serves as career services liaison with faculty, staff and employers.

  • Assists with development of career resources and communications/marketing for the office including the Career Services webpage and social media.

  • Manages and procures office resources and assists in the overall management of the office.

  • Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.

  • Master's degree required (preferably in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel or Counseling)

  • Experience in career and/or guidance counseling strongly preferred.

  • Experience facilitating groups, and with advisory or mentoring responsibilities.

  • Strong organizational and communication skills as well as demonstrated ability to relate to students, faculty and staff required.

  • Experience with Myers Briggs and Strong Interest Inventory preferred.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.

A complete application includes a cover letter, a resume and the names of three references.

Rhodes offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workforce.

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