Assistant Director of Career Success

Assistant Director of Career Success

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Posting Details

 POSTING INFORMATION 

Internal Title  | Assistant Director of Career Success
Position Type  | Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration  | Non-Faculty
Pay Band  | GEN07
Level  |
Department  | School of Business

Job Purpose  | The Assistant Director of Career Success is an integral member of the School of Business Student Success Center (SB SSC) team, supporting career education and experiential learning initiatives. This role supports the delivery of career advising, experiential learning, and student engagement services within the SB SSC. It serves as a primary point of contact for students, providing direct, high-impact career support through advising, workshops, and daily operations. Working under the direction of the Director of Career Success, this position focuses on student engagement and appointment availability for career education, including, but not limited to, resume and cover letter reviews, Handshake and LinkedIn profile reviews, interview preparation, and internship/job searches. The Assistant Director will assist with all School of Business career services operations to ensure timely, accessible, and effective student support. The Assistant Director will manage all budgetary responsibilities for the annual German-American Business Summit, including scholarships and employer sponsorships, as well as the Summer Internship Award budget. An essential aspect of this role will be managing and analyzing career and salary data, including data from Lightcast and the School of Business Senior Survey, to meet the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation requirements. Collaboration with campus and external stakeholders, including employers, is essential. The role involves providing a range of career-readiness services to students, including but not limited to workshops, presentations, events, tabling, drop-in hours, and marketing.

Minimum Requirements  | Education: Bachelor’s degree required. A master’s degree in Education, Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Student Development, or Counseling is desired.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in career development, higher education, or related student services. Experience in planning and assessing career or experiential learning programs is essential. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  | · Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of student development and educational administration, as well as the techniques of individual or group counseling.
· Coordinates, manages, and instructs in-person and online classes on experiential learning and career development throughout the academic year.
· Provides supportive counseling for a wide range of student problems and concerns.
· Possesses a strong knowledge of career counseling techniques and student development frameworks with strict adherence to FERPA privacy regulations.
· Demonstrates proficiency in managing digital career platforms (e.g., Handshake, Lightcast) and creating engaging content for diverse audiences.
· Knowledge of the policies and procedures affecting all assigned program areas, including public relations and fiscal management.
· Ability to handle information and data, and write reports.
· Assessment and database experience with the ability to interpret career development assessment instruments.
· Experience using artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini.
· Experience with budgetary and financial management.

Additional Comments Regarding Position  | Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities are required. The Assistant Director works in a team setting with the Center’s staff and will be cross-trained in select areas. Some overnight travel may be required for professional development opportunities.

Special Instructions to Applicants  | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary  | *$39,300 - $55,000
Posting Date  | 08/24/2026
Closing Date  | 09/08/2026
Benefits  | Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled  | No
Posting Number  | 2026133
EEO Statement  | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting  | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18426

 Job Duties 

Activity  | Student-Facing Career Advising & Walk-In Support· Provides drop-in and scheduled career advising, including, but not limited to, resume and cover letter reviews, Handshake and LinkedIn profile reviews, interview preparation, and internship/job searches.· Manages walk-in hours and front-line student support, ensuring accessibility for high-demand advising needs.· Delivers rapid-response advising during peak periods (career fair prep, internship deadlines, recruiting cycles).· Assists students with interpreting job descriptions, tailoring application materials, and navigating Handshake and other platforms.· Maintains consistent documentation of student interactions and outcomes.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 40Activity  | Workshop Delivery & Classroom Support· Facilitates career-readiness workshops and classroom presentations on topics including resumes, networking, interviewing, and job-search strategies.· Supports delivery of the MGMT 210 Career Development course, and/or internship prep content, leading select sessions.· Assists in creating and delivering interactive student engagement activities aligned with course and program learning outcomes.· Partners with faculty to provide in-class career support and embedded programming.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 20Activity  | Experiential Learning & Internship Operations· Provides front-end support for internship programs, including assisting students with application questions and eligibility requirements, supporting learning agreement completion and documentation, monitoring student progress, and responding to routine inquiries.· Helps manage internship data entry and tracking (locations, employers, pay rates, student details).· Supports internship preparation workshops and communication campaigns.· Manages and coordinates the Summer Internship Award budget.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 10Activity  | Student Engagement & Outreach· Supports tabling, outreach events, and student organization engagement.· Assists in promoting career services through classroom visits, orientation sessions, and targeted outreach campaigns.· Acts as a visible, approachable presence in the Student Success Center.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 10Activity  | Event & Program Support· Assists with career fairs, employer events, and networking programs, including logistics and student preparation.· Provides on-the-ground support during events (student check-in, coaching, troubleshooting).· Helps coordinate employer/student interactions during smaller engagement opportunities.· Manages all budgetary responsibilities for the annual German-American Business Summit, including scholarships and employer sponsorships
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 10Activity  | Technology & Resource Support·         Manages and analyzes career and salary data, including Lightcast and the School of Business Senior Survey, for the Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation requirements.·         Assists students in using Handshake and other career platforms.·         Helps maintain resource libraries and online materials (resume guides, templates, FAQs).·         Supports basic content updates for student-facing materials.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 10

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