Assistant Director of Career Readiness Pathways

🇺🇸 Williamsburg, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $45K - $50K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ August 19th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

William & Mary is hiring an Assistant Director of Career Readiness Pathways. This role involves providing career coaching, advising, and programming focused on student career exploration and the NACE Career Readiness Competencies. The Assistant Director collaborates with campus partners to develop and promote career readiness initiatives and fosters an inclusive community aligned with university values.

Highlights

Provide career advising and coaching including interview preparation, job/internship/graduate school searches, and resume/cover letter/application assistance.
Develop and deliver career readiness programs focused on NACE Career Readiness Competencies.
Collaborate with Director to manage and promote career readiness events and programming.
Partner with campus offices such as Student Transition & Engagement Programs and Undergraduate Academic Affairs.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core part of the role.
Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field and 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in a college/university career services setting.
Experience with project and event management and strong communication, organizational, and public relations skills
Familiarity with career development platforms, databases, and ability to apply student development theory to program creation.
Salary range is $45,000 – $50,000, commensurate with experience.
Position is full-time, exempt, not remote eligible, and requires occasional weekend programs.