Associate Director, Center for Career Design

Associate Director, Center for Career Design

Job ID : 292778

Location : Columbus State University

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Department Information

Center for Career Design

Job Summary

The Center for Career Design seeks a high energy, student-centered professional who is excited to empower students to be active in their career design, adaptive to future work, and skilled in teaching them how to build relationships, become lifelong learners, take ownership of their career path, and to seek out the tools and resources they need when they need them.

The Associate Director will work with the Director to lead and manage a comprehensive, modern, and innovative Career Center focused on creating a campus wide career ecosystem incorporating development milestones from freshmen year through alumni. They will play a key role in multiplying and scaling career development to ensure the career readiness and employability of all students.

The Associate Director will collaborate with the campus community to develop meaningful opportunities for students to be engaged with the Center and work to increase the number of students who participate in experiential learning opportunities. They will design programs and learning opportunities to help students create lives for themselves that are fulfilling and meaningful.

This position is responsible for collaborating and supporting the CSU colleges to which they are assigned on all career related initiatives.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties & Responsibilities include : Lead and manage the work of two-three full-time Career Success Coaches and student workers.; Provide career coaching for students as well as alumni in areas related to career exploration and transition, networking, job search, and skills development and articulation.; Establish Career Communities based on the academic focus areas to which they are assigned.; Coordinate internships, externships, apprenticeships and other work-based learning activities.; Develop a comprehensive set of classroom presentations and lessons focused on identifying and exploring career options, developing mutually supportive relationships, applying effective job search skills, and recognizing and conveying one's professional value.; Assist the Director in relationship development with employers who are looking for students with degrees from the colleges they are assigned to support.; Assist employers with creating Handshake accounts and posting open positions as well as making students aware of open positions in their field(s).; Provide administration and education on technology available to students through the Center for Career Design; assist the Director in managing the Center's technology portfolio.; Design and implement career-focused programming to achieve maximum impact as it relates to student engagement.; Collect and report various career data points with an emphasis on measuring impact rather than input; Develop, design, and coordinate the execution of career fairs and treks and other activities that support the students in identifying career paths.; Oversee and manage the Cougar Career Connections alumni mentoring program.; Direct all activities related to the internship registration process and providing funding for unpaid internships.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include : Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.; Three+ years minimum of professional work experience in one of the following capacities : career counseling, advising, higher education, recruitment, or a related field.; Demonstrated experience in effectively using professional judgement and proven customer service methods to assist and serve stakeholders.; Proven track record of applying resourcefulness and innovation in solving problems and finding lasting solutions.; Commitment to high standards of excellence in producing content worthy of and consistent with the expectations of university audiences. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead others through delegation and goal setting along with the ability to maximize their strengths while minimizing weaknesses. International Coaching Federation (ICF) Certification (Associate Certified Coach, Professional Certified Coach, or Master Certified Coach required) or willingness and ability to complete the certification process within 2 years of start date.; 4-Year commitment is required if CSU assists in funding ICF credentialing. If there is a separation before the 4-year commitment is complete, reimbursement of costs of certification will be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include : Experience in curriculum design and learning outcome assessment along with experience in evidence-based decision making. Ability to learn, use, manage, and apply various technologies at an expert level in driving student engagement and maximizing the Career Center's productivity.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary for this position is $70,000 and includes full benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include : Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and employers.; Positive, proactive, and professional work style.; Skills and knowledge in developing programs, activities, and events focused on matching students with careers and supporting students in understanding what career opportunities are available to them.; Demonstrated excellence in event planning, project management, facilitating groups, and team leadership.; Strong relationship building, collaboration, and public speaking / presentation skills.; Skilled in using various career-related technologies including Handshake, LinkedIn, SteppingBlocks, and Banner as well as experience effectively using social media.; Willingness to incorporate AI technologies into career coaching and content development.; Ability to thrive in a fast paced, engaging work environment and effectively manage multiple projects and work streams.; Ability to identify, research, and educate students on new and emerging career fields and workforce trends.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Patrick Keebler, Hiring Manager, via email at keebler_patrick@columbusstate.edu

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Institutional Values

• Excellence : Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
• Creativity : Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
• Engagement : Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
• Sustainability : Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
• Inclusion : Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
• Servant Leadership : Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties :

For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational / credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Special Applicant Instructions

Visit Columbus State University's online Careers portal to drive your career with us! The online applicant system provides you with the ability to review job opportunities and apply to those that you are interested in and feel qualified for. Each job posting has a summary description of the position and required qualifications. All job applications must be submitted through the online portal system.

To apply, visit https : / / careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu / psp / careers / CAREERS / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=292778&PostingSeq=1

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