We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant
Director, Career & Professional Development at Belmont University.
Employment Type
Staff
Internal Job
Category
Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time
Department
Career & Prof Development
Hours
37.5
Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:
This position leads the development and execution of
marketing and communication strategies for the Office of Career & Professional Development, overseeing social media, digital content, and
outreach efforts to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers to increase engagement and awareness. The incumbent develops and
implements the career development programming strategy for students in their respective career cluster and cultivates and manages employer
relationships and external partnerships. Works in conjunction with career cluster faculty to embed occupational well-being and career
readiness across the curriculum. The position supervises the digital marketing/social media intern. The position provides career coaching to
students and alumni. This position develops and implements classroom presentations.
- Provides career coaching and advising to assist
students and alumni in developing and implementing career decisions and plans. Utilizes career management tools to assist students and
alumni with exploring career options and developing and implementing job search strategies. Reviews and provides feedback on students’ and
graduates’ resumes, cover letters and graduate school essays.
- Initiate and implement social media, marketing and branding
strategy for Career & Professional Development. Manage the Career Development website and social media platforms to engage students, alumni,
employers, faculty and staff. Manage e-mail communications to students, alumni and employers. Utilize career management system for
observation notes and on campus recruiting. Participates in strategic planning and contributes input to develop and achieve strategic
objectives. In alignment with overall OCPD goals, develops brand strategy, messaging and marketing tools. - Actively conducts employer
outreach on a weekly basis. Builds and maintains a network industry professionals. Conducts research and establishes employer relationships
in target markets. Represents Belmont University in external affairs and events. - Hire, train and supervise Digital Marketing/Social
Media Intern. - Contributes to the career development programming strategy for all students. Evaluates career development resources,
workshops, classroom presentations, recruiting events and other programming, to ensure that all offerings remain effective, scalable and
relevant. Works to embed occupational well-being and career readiness across the curriculum. - Serve as liaison to Student Formation
and Student Employment to actively engage student employees and leaders in career readiness and planning. Collaborates with other internal
teams. Represents Belmont University in external affairs and events involving alumni and employers. Facilitates connections between
students, alumni and employers. Collaborates with academic administrators, faculty, and other relevant university colleagues to enhance
student success. Attends faculty meetings and represents Belmont in university wide initiatives representing the career development team.
The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of
the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
Required Qualifications:
Belmont University seeks to
attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused
community, we aim to:
research and service;
- Bachelor’s degree in higher
education, counseling, student affairs, business, communications, or a related field - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in
career services, student development, employer relations, or a related area - Demonstrated experience in career coaching, including
advising diverse student and alumni populations - Experience developing and delivering career programming, workshops, and classroom
presentations - Proven ability to build and manage employer relationships and external partnerships
- Experience collaborating
with faculty and campus stakeholders to integrate career readiness into curriculum or co-curricular initiatives - Demonstrated success
in designing and executing marketing or communication strategies, including digital and social media engagement - Strong project
management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously - Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
including presentation and facilitation experience - Ability to analyze and use data to inform programming, outreach, and engagement
strategies
Required EducationBachelor’s degree with 4 – 6 years experience in University student services, career
coaching, or industry recruiting experience. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Required ExperienceProven track
record as a Career Development professional at the college or university level or as a Human Resources professional. Minimum of four years
professional experience in Career Development or related experience in higher education administration.
The selected candidate
will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.
Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal
law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Belmont’s Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.
