Now Hiring! Associate Director of Career Development
Location: Center for Student Success
Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm; evening and weekend
hours are occasionally required.
Pay: $57,552.00 annual salary
Position Type: Full Time – 37.5
Hours per week; 11-Month Position
Why Join Canisius University
Canisius University serves approximately 2,500
undergraduate and graduate students. As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic
excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their
professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting,
supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.
What We Offer:
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Salary: $57,552.00 annual salary*
* Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life
and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire
* 403(b) with Company
Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of
employment
* Paid Time Off – Includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays
* Tuition
Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents
*Please note that the compensation
information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s compensation package for this position will
be provided during the interview process.
Your Role as Associate Director of Career Development
The
Griff Center for Student Success at Canisius University is currently seeking an Associate Director of Career Development. The position
reports to the Director of Career Development. The Career Development office is an integral part of the Griff Center for Student
Success.
The Associate Director offers individual career coaching, internship, and job-search resources to undergraduate and graduate
students, develops and presents workshops, and develops positive relationships with students, employers, faculty, and staff. The Associate
Director also serves as the primary administrator of the career services’ technology system (Handshake) and provides leadership and
assistance in web-based technology to serve the career development office.
Key
Responsibilities:
Coaching
- Manage a caseload of students, providing assistance related to career
exploration, major decision-making, networking, job search, interviewing, and graduate/professional school preparation for undergraduate,
graduate, and alumni.
Programming
- Create and deliver content-rich, industry-specific classroom
presentations and workshops that reflect best practices for career development.
Career Fair
- Plan, organize,
and serve as the main point of contact for the annual career fair.
Employer Relations
- Serve as the steward
and campus liaison for external employer partners, manage employer policies/procedures, conduct assessment/evaluation, and participate in
strategic planning to promote outreach. - Manage employer-related events, including information tables, information sessions, and
networking events as appropriate; promote events to students and campus partners.
Handshake
- Manage the
oversight and use of Handshake, a career management system. Partner with Financial Aid staff for the promotion of available work study
positions for students, train campus partners to post, view, and update postings in the Handshake
system.
Faculty
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with faculty from assigned majors; inform faculty
about available jobs/internships and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
Staff/Office
Management
- Recruit, select, supervise, train, and evaluate office graduate assistants and work-study students; manage
employee timesheets and hiring paperwork.
Other
- Participate in campus committees and events such as Open
Houses, Accepted Student Days, and New Student Orientation.
What You Need to Succeed:
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Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or a related field is required.
- 3-5
years of career development or other related experience required. - Must have high level of proficiency in managing a CRM (ideally
Handshake or other career development system). - Proficiency in Handshake, staff supervision, event management, and career
assessments including the Strong Interest Inventory is strongly preferred. - Program and outcome assessment experience highly
preferred. - Eligible to work in the United States.
Apply Today!
To apply, please go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius. Please include your cover letter, resume and three
references with their contact information, with your application. The review of applications begins immediately and will continue
until the position is filled.
The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management
system.
Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the
office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.
Take the next step in your career with Canisius University-where excellence meets
opportunity.
Important Information:
Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment
authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details, visit www.uscis.gov] and search “E-Verify.”
Posted
Range
USD $57,552.00 – USD $57,552.00 /Yr.
