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Assistant Director for Career Development and College Relations

Employer
Virginia Tech
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 14, 2022


Job Description

Career and Professional Development (CPD) is a centralized office of 31 staff dedicated to educating and supporting students as they explore and choose academic majors and career options, obtain and reflect upon career-related experiences, develop professional presence and essential skills for workplace success, and launch post-graduation career plans, including graduate/professional school and employment.

The core of this position is career advising for any Virginia Tech student, with emphasis on supporting the career exploration and job search needs of student from historically minoritized and marginalized populations including racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation students, and economically challenged students. As a liaison, the Assistant Director is responsible for relationship building, communication, and developing programming efforts for the six Cultural and Community Centers (ccc.vt.edu), as well as advising students and delivering presentations. The Assistant Director will serve as a point of contact for campus partners, working with students from historically minoritized and marginalized populations. As a member of a College Relations Team, the Assistant Director will work with others to serve undergraduate and graduate students, and recent alumni in a designated group of colleges. Additionally, team members will work with employers to understand the breadth and depth of experiential and post-graduation opportunities available for students interested in pursuing careers within the scope of their liaison roles.

Career and Professional Development currently offers the opportunity to work remotely up to 16 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

•Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field.
•Significant career and job search advising/coaching experience and the development and delivery of career-related presentations and programs
•Familiarity with relevant career development theories such as Holland, Happenstance, and Chaos Theory of Careers.
•Demonstrated success in supporting students from minoritized and marginalized identities.
•Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
•Demonstrated ability to foster relationships among a diverse range of constituents including; students, faculty, staff, administrators, and employers.
•Strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills.
•Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
•Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

•Significant experience providing career advising/coaching within a college/university setting.
•Experience working with and coordinating student programs.
•Experience with a variety of assessments and vendor products for the career services field such as CliftonStrengths, Handshake, CareerShift, Candid Career, and GoinGlobal.

Appointment Type

Regular

Review Date

June 28, 2022

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lisha Farrier at lfarrier@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: June 14, 2022
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