Assistant Director Consultant, College of Arts and Letters
Notre Dame, IN, United States
Full-time
Vice President for Student Affairs
EIC2
Company Description
The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person-mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world. Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!
Job Description
The Meruelo Family Center for Career Development (“CCD”) prepares students for lifelong career readiness by guiding them to discern, pursue, and achieve career goals that align with their values, interests, and skills. The CCD aspires to unite the Notre Dame community to inspire and prepare every student to pursue a life of impact and purpose. The Assistant Director plays a mission-critical role in the CCD.
The Assistant Director is accountable for ensuring every graduate student (master’s and doctoral) enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters is actively engaged in career development activities. This includes tracking engagement, strategically partnering with faculty and administrators, creating best-in-class resources, meeting with students, and implementing tailored programs.
The Assistant Director provides career advisement, guidance, and consulting to graduate students in the College of Arts and Letters pursuing any career path, including postdoc, academic, industry, and other pursuits. This includes working with conducting job/internship searches, preparing CVs, resumes, and cover letters, and providing mock interviews. The Assistant Director serves as a member of the Center for Career Development team through teamwork and collaboration across all department functional areas of the CCD.
CAREER ADVISEMENT AND CONSULTATION – Conducts individual and group student appointments related to all career development topic needs, primarily career discernment. Advises students on various career paths, skills development, internship/full-time job search strategies, interview techniques, etc.
RESOURCE CREATION AND REFINEMENT – Research, develop, and implement best-in-class resources to ensure every graduate student in the College of Arts and Letters is equipped to manage their career development. This includes collaboration with CCD staff, employers, and alumni.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND ENGAGEMENT – Collaborate with faculty and staff in the College of Arts and Letters to ensure every graduate student is connected to the most appropriate career development resources, whether offered through the Center for Career Development, the College of Arts and Letters, the Graduate School, or other campus partners.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT – Develops innovative programs to ensure College of Arts and Letters students are provided the best available resources to advance their career development. This includes workshops, guest speakers, networking events, career fair preparation, and more, specifically tailored to students in the College.
SUPPORT OF CENTRALIZED EFFORTS – Participates in regular career counseling meetings and large departmental events and initiatives. Covers drop-in and exploding offer appointments as assigned. Participates in departmental programming (career fairs, etc). Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the Center for Career Development, the Division of Student Affairs, the University, students, and other stakeholders.
SERVE AS A MEMBER OF STUDENT AFFAIRs – Regularly collaborates with other areas within the Division of Student Affairs (Campus Ministry, Residential Life, Sister Thea Bowman Center, Student Development, and Student Health and Wellness), student clubs and organizations, and other University units to enhance the department’s work building connections and relationships with students.
Qualifications
- Previous professional/highered experience with a preference of 3-4 years
- Degree Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in any field (preferable in a humanities or social sciences-related discipline, but not required) (advanced degree preferred if no industry experience)
- Knowledge of the functions of higher education career services
- Knowledge of career development principles
- Knowledge of humanities or social sciences-related discipline careers, including the pursuit of humanities or social sciences-related discipline advanced degrees
- Competence in providing advice and guidance to students for careers in academia, as well as industry
- Experience with career advising of college students
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
- Ability to present information in compelling ways, both in-person and virtually
- Ability to learn technology quickly
- Demonstrated proficiency in building relationships
- Ability to think organizationally, conceptually, and strategically
- Ability to manage projects and relationships simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Serve as a team player with a positive attitude across multiple departments with distinct responsibilities
- Ability to seamlessly pivot from demanding one-on-one work with students to teamwork with your peers on graduate school projects
- Ability to proactively reach out to and build your portfolio of students
Additional Information
Salary: Up to $60,000
Applications will be accepted through April 8, 2026
RESUME & COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Please add in the attachments section of your application.
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
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