Assistant Director, Career Exploration and Campus
Outreach
Career and Professional Development
3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States
Salary
Full Time
Assistant Director, Career Exploration and Campus
Outreach
Career and Professional Development
St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for
the position of Assistant Director for Career Exploration and
Campus Outreach. This position is tasked with spearheading student
outreach initiatives that are integral to fostering early
engagement and comprehensive career preparation. This role is
pivotal in supporting St. Edward's University's "Career Everywhere"
campus culture and ecosystem, ensuring career development is
seamlessly integrated across all facets of student life. Working in
alignment with Strategic Plan 2027, the Assistant Director will
collaborate with the CAPD team, faculty, staff, and various campus
stakeholders to design and deliver innovative career programming.
Additionally, this role includes serving as co-leader of the Career
Coaching team, providing tailored career guidance to students and
alumni, and enhancing the university's career resources and
outreach strategies.
This is a full-time, live-on (on-campus private apartment provided
as part of compensation package), twelve-month position reporting
to the Director for Career and Professional Development.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in counseling, higher education, human
resources, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- At least three years, preferred four years of related
experience in career advising/academic advising/other relevant
student support services, marketing, sales, and/or recruiting in
industry, government, education, or the private sector.
- Possess strong presentation and written/oral communication
skills.
- Understanding and familiarity with all areas pertaining to
the job search, application, and interview process.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students, faculty,
and employers.
- Ability to function effectively as a member of a cohesive
team.
- Ability to comply with workplace guidelines and attendance
requirements.
- Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal
history background check required.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in counseling, higher education, human
resources, or related field.
- Understanding of international student population needs and
legal issues pertaining to their curricular and optional practical
training (OPT and CPT) restrictions.
- Awareness of legal issues as they pertain to employment
practices within the US.
- Knowledge of local and national job markets and
trends.
- Experience and knowledge of career assessment instruments
and their administration/interpretation.
- Understanding and appreciation of the liberal arts.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead the Residential Career Initiative, integrating career
development into the residential living experience and engaging
students with career planning early in their academic
journey.
- Support the "Career Everywhere" Campus Career Ecosystem and
Culture, promoting the integration of career services into the
student experience across Student Affairs and Academic
Affairs.
- Serve as the liaison to the Munday School of Business and
collaborate to plan, promote, and assess MSB Career Edge
programming and support other internship preparation programming
across campus.
- Serve as co-leader of the Career Coaching team, developing
new career development resources to enhance the quality and
relevance of career guidance, and ensuring the professional
development and training of career coaching staff.
- Instruct and create content for the Topics in Career
Planning and Management (CPAM) course.
- Perform individual career advising and coaching, especially
with students in assigned School on: career and values exploration,
job search, career/major decision-making and goal-setting,
internships and experiential opportunities, and graduate school
application/admission.
- Provide support and critiques to students and alumni with
resume/cover letter writing, professional networking, and
interviewing strategies.
- Develop and deliver effective career-related workshops and
seminars for students.
- Remain current on job market trends and career opportunities
for students and alumni of the university.
- Assist with development of career/professional
development-based written and web-based resources including
handouts and online instructional guides.
- Actively develop and strengthen relationships and
partnerships, working closely with Deans, Department Chairs,
faculty, and staff across the university.
- Assist in assessing usage and effectiveness of office
programs and services through measurable data collection.
- Assist with planning, development, and marketing of
office-sponsored fairs and events.
- Responsible for regulatory and policy compliance as it
applies to the position.
- Other duties as assigned.
For detailed information, please scroll to the bottom
of the page to download the job description.
The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS
package!
Medical & Rx Coverage (HSA Available)
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave
Retirement Plan - (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match
7%
Tuition Benefits
Paid Holidays
Services & Discounts
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit an online application at;
https://stedwards.applicantpro.com.
Please include resume, cover letter, and three
employment references. No Calls Please. Applications
will not be considered if it is missing any of these three
items.
Mission Integration Statement:
St. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from
which it acquireddistinguishing characteristics that include the
courage to take risks, an international perspective and the
commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of
varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds.
In support of the mission, the different backgrounds of St.
Edward's students, faculty and staff enrich our community and
represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to
excellence. We value the individual differences, life experiences,
unique capabilities and innovative talent that our employees and
students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St.
Edward's honors and respects all members of its community by
fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects the
dignity and worth of each person and stresses the obligation of all
people to pursue a more just world.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws
regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University
is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in
employment, educational programs and activities, and
admissions.
ABOUT ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's
University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more
than 4,600 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. St. Edward's
emphasizes critical thinking and ethical practices, as well as
small classes, personalized learning and exciting internship
opportunities. The community atmosphere extends to the
approximately 800 faculty and staff who work together to make the
university a welcoming yet challenging environment for students. An
overview of St. Edward's University employee benefits is available
at; https://www.stedwards.edu/human-resources/benefits-summary
Sponsorship:
We are not offering sponsorship at this time.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s)
under consideration for this position.
Reference #:J2024077
Available: Immediately
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