Associate Director of Career Development Center

Job Description:

The Career Development Center facilitates career exploration and preparation for SUNY Oneonta students and alumni. Under the leadership of the Senior Director of Career and Academic Planning, the Associate Director will play a significant role in creating an environment that further engages students and integrates career development into the student experience. The Associate Director is part of a cross-functional team who work with students to assist them in creating an academic and career plan that encourages experiential learning and career competencies to prepare students for life after SUNY Oneonta. This position supervises the personnel of the Career Development Center and oversees the daily operations; will have the opportunity to re-design and instruct a career exploration course; and will collaborate with faculty and staff to create a culture of career development across campus.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Advising and/or coaching students/recent graduates throughout the career development process in a range of career-related issues to include, career readiness, internship advisement, job search, and graduate/professional school admissions.
• Developing and conducting career-related programs to include but not limited to resume and cover letter-writing, interviewing, career planning/exploration/choice, job search/strategy, graduate school exploration, networking, and postgraduate planning.
• Oversee the internships, and job shadowing experiences including registration of credit bearing experiences. Work with departments and community to increase opportunities in this area.
• Maintaining up to date knowledge on recruiting and hiring practices, employer needs, desired academic qualifications, current events, and other trends affecting the job market.
• Serving as career services liaison with faculty, staff, and employers.
• Enhancing the overall student experience by being visible and accessible, and creating a welcoming environment in the Career Development Center for a diverse student population.
• Assisting the Senior Director with evaluation and assessment efforts, generating surveys and reports to facilitate data collection and progress reports.
• Representing the office on various campus-wide committees, and events which could include travel, and night and weekend work.

Requirements:

Required qualifications : Master's degree; a minimum of 3 years of experience in career services or related area; strong understanding of best practices in employment trends, career development, and job search strategies.

Preferred: Two or more years' experience in undergraduate career counseling/advising; experience using career services technology such as Handshake, Focus 2, and Biginterview; experience developing quality experiential learning and career opportunities in public/private sectors; experience creating effective communication/marketing plans; outstanding presentation skills tailored for different audiences; experience supervising professional staff; and experience working with and serving diverse populations.


Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=146956& . Please upload a resume, letter of interest and contact information for three professional references (required).

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment .

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SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity . Moreover, the College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.