Assistant Director for Career Development

University of Scranton

Assistant Director for Career Development

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Statement

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harassment and
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including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972. The University does
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context of employment.

The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University Non-Discrimination and
Anti-Harassment Policy (NDAH Policy) or the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy (SHSM
Policy). Anyone who has questions about the above referenced policies, or wishes to report a possible
violation of one of the
policies should contact:

Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Compliance
& Title IX

Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu
(570) 941-6645
https://www.scranton.edu/compliance-titleix/

The University
of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission

The University of Scranton is a
Catholic and
Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, a tradition of excellence, and a commitment to the
common good.
The University is a community dedicated to the formation of students, and to the freedom of inquiry and personal development
fundamental to
the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.

Department

Center for Career
Development

Job
Purpose:

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Career Development, the Assistant Director
leads all career coaching and
education initiatives for students and alumni. The Assistant Director is responsible for strategic
development, implementation, and
assessment of career coaching (individual and group) and career education programming that supports
students vocational discernment,
professional development, and post-graduate success.

The Assistant Director supervises the Center’s
Career Coaches, professional
staff and undergraduate and graduate interns to ensure consistent, equitable, and high-quality coaching
experience that equips students with
the competencies necessary for success in internships, employment, and/or graduate/professional
school.

Hire, train, supervise and
mentor graduate-level career coaches and undergraduate career coaching interns; conduct regular
performance reviews of all Career
Coaches.

In partnership with the Director, the Assistant Director identifies evolving student and
institutional needs, implements
innovative and scalable career coaching strategies and education initiatives, and applies current research,
industry trends and professional
standards to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the University.

Essential
Duties:

Serve as the
departmental leader for career coaching and education, providing vision, strategic direction, and oversight
for all coaching services and
skill development programming
Assist the Director in implementing an innovative, compelling vision
for the Center for Career
Development that aligns with the Universitys Jesuit and Catholic mission and relevant strategic priorities
Develop, implement,
and assess a comprehensive, developmental career education framework that supports student career readiness from
entry through
post-graduation, including programming in vocational discernment, professional preparation, skill building, networking, and
transition to
life after graduation
Provide individual and group career coaching to students and alumni using evidence based and
developmentally appropriate approaches; Administer and interpret career-related inventories, and support students in exploring meaningful
work aligned with personal values and goals
Utilize the career management system, including but not limited to document reviews,
scheduling, data tracking, communication, and event management
Represent the Center for Career Development by proactively
engaging with faculty, staff, employers, alumni, and community partners through presentations and workshops to support student success

Actively cultivate and maintain relationships with stakeholders to stay current on industry trends, hiring expectations, and workforce
needs to inform coaching practices and programming
Conduct assessment and data analysis to evaluate the utilization and
effectiveness of career coaching and programming; use findings to inform continuous improvement and decision making
Make
recommendations to the Director regarding emerging best practices, staffing, technologies, and innovations in career development, based on
current research, professional engagement, and benchmarking with industry peers

Additional Skills
Required:

Ability to relate to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and administrators
Excellent written and verbal
communication,
organization and interpersonal skills are essential
Knowledge of career coaching and career education
methodologies, including
resume and cover letter development, job and internship search strategies, interviewing, networking, career
decision-making, and post
graduate planning
Strong presentation skills with ability to present to small and large groups
Knowledge of new
developments in career counseling/coaching, placement trends, and post-graduate advisement
Proficiency in
use of Microsoft Office
(Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and career service technologies
Ability to analyze and use data for
assessment, reporting, and
continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to take initiative to plan, implement, and adapt programs
in a dynamic and evolving
environment.
The ability to uphold human dignity and respect by recognizing each persons worth, valuing
diverse perspectives, and
treating others with kindness, fairness, and empathy

Must be able to respect, support
and contribute to the Universitys
Catholic and Jesuit mission

Minimum Education Requirements:

Masters Degree in Counseling, Higher
Education/Student Affairs, or related field

Preferred
Education:

Minimum Job Experience Requirements:

Minimum of three (3) or more years of experience in higher
education, counseling, or student affairs
Demonstrated supervisory
experience, including staff development and performance
management

Preferred Qualifications: