Assistant Director of Career Education and Success (2 Positions)

Assistant Director of Career Education and Success (2 Positions)

EEO Statement  | Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title  | Assistant Director of Career Education and Success (2 Positions)
Job Category:  | Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department  | Career Center
EEO number:  | 25P170
Position FTE  | 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate  | $50,000
Salary Band:  | S04

Job Summary/Basic Function: 
Wright State University has an enhanced mission to support the career and professional development needs of all students and alumni. The Assistant Director (Career Consultant) position is in the Division of Enrollment Management. The position will work collaboratively with Deans, academic departments, faculty, and other groups to coordinate and provide essential career readiness services which support the career, academic, personal, and professional preparation needs of students. Focus of the position is on career readiness, professional development, and experiential learning. This position serves as a career advisor for a designated caseload of students. In addition, the Assistant Director will partner with external and campus partners to increase participation in experiential learning opportunities throughout the university.

Minimum Qualifications 
Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Human Services, Psychology, Human Resources, or closely related field and 3 years professional experience in career development, higher education, human resources or closely related field. OR a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Human Resources, or closely related field and a minimum of 5 years experience in career development, higher education, human resources, or closely related field Knowledge of career and student development theories and programming Knowledge of career assessments Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications 
Licensed in Ohio as a Professional Counselor or Social Worker Experience in a University Career office working with diverse student populations MBTI and/or Strong Interest Inventory certification Experience utilizing Handshake Experience using AI platforms in career development

Essential Functions and percent of time: 
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Career Advising for Students & Alumni (55%): Provide career coaching/advising on the following topics: career assessments, major and career exploration, job/internship search, graduate school planning, and professional skill development through scheduled and drop-in appointments with individuals and groups (in person and virtually.) Focus will be on early intervention and reach for all students. Career Readiness interventions include resume and cover lettering writing, mock interviews, job search skills, etc. Collaboratively develop coaching strategies in support of Enrollment Management persistence, retention, and outcomes goals. Advise and coach a caseload of students to ensure their persistence at the University using proactive, developmental, and appreciative advising and coaching techniques. Master a firm knowledge of other campus support offices and centers and make appropriate referrals on campus and within the community.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):  | Supporting Campus Activities & Events (35%) Work collaboratively with Deans, academic departments, faculty and other groups to coordinate and provide essential services, which support the career and professional preparation needs of students in the College. Serve as Career Development lead to a designated College and meet regularly. Plan, develop, and deliver programming for the essential services of career advising, career-related programming (i.e. workshops, classroom presentations), and graduate schools services. Plan, execute, and evaluate career and experiential education events and services that engage students, alumni, and employers including career fairs, internships, career treks, informational interviews, etc. Teach career courses/seminars as needed. Facilitate campus-wide group-format career education sessions. Engage students with career programs, services and resources. Promote department website, database management tools, and social media accounts. Create social media content. Fulfill campus-level and collaborative unit requests for career programs and career presentations. Gather First Destination Survey data each semester from alumni. 

External Relations (5%) Develop and cultivate relationships with external partners to identify and recruit potential mentors, job shadow sites, internship partners, and employers. Support data collection for the First Destination Survey Represent the department at recruitment events for incoming undergraduate and graduate students and provide coaching to prospective students as needed.
Other duties as assigned (5%)

Must be able to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:  |
Working Conditions  | Must be able to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Posting Date  | 04/14/2025
First Consideration Date:  | 05/02/2025
Closing Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes

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