Assistant Director of Career Development - 2 positions
Colgate University

Job Category:

Professional/Administrative

Assistant Director of Career Development - 2 positions

Full Time

Dean of the College

Career Services

$60,410 - $63,000

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Current Benefits
Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.
We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Health and Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.

Paid Time Off:
Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year's and 3 floating holidays.

Paid Family Leave:
After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.

Continuing Education and Professional Development:
Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.
Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.
After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee's eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate's tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.

Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.

Colgate University, a premiere liberal arts university of approximately 3,100 students, seeks two energetic, student-focused career advisers. One will coach students primarily excited about arts, creativity, and media fields (i.e.: performing and studio arts, architecture, branding, advertising, corporate communications, journalism, film, tv, publishing, etc). The second advisor will coach students primarily excited about STEM and sustainability fields (i.e.: bench and natural sciences, tech, engineering, actuarial, sustainability, environmental consulting, etc).

This professional will engage in both industry-specific and generalist career advising as a member of our career development team. Utilizing a human-centric, growth mindset approach and leveraging Colgate's four-year career development plan, they will guide deciding and exploring students through understanding what career options best fit a student's interests, strengths, values, and identities. They then will work directly with students on search strategies, applications, and decision-making related to internship, entry-level job, and graduate/professional school searches. It is imperative that all members of the Career Services team build partnerships and relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, parents, employers, and professional colleagues outside of Colgate to ensure we are ensuring the most current and contemporary support for our students. The assistant director would join a highly-motivated team of 15 professionals and 20 student interns, and report to the associate director of career development.

This is an exciting time to join Career Services at Colgate, an institution committed to achieving best-in-class preparation to launch liberal arts students into a global, ever-changing workplace. Under Colgate's Third Century Plan, Career Services adopted a four-year career development model. By carefully harnessing Colgate's assets and providing extraordinary opportunities, this model aims for all students to have access to build core, practical skills and gain competitive experiences that prepare them for a lifetime of success. Now, more than 80% of students are engaged in intentional, developmental, and individualized journeys of self discovery and experiential education in partnership with the Career Services team. These efforts consistently result in more than 98% of graduates securing employment, graduate school admission, or a competitive fellowship within six months of graduation.Career Services benefits from strong institutional support, reinforced by a clear commitment from Dr. McLoughlin, VP and Dean of the College. The energy on campus is palpable as four Residential Commons have been developed over the last several years, and the division is supported with an integrated wellness model, ample student involvement opportunities, and robust student services. Learn more about Colgate University and the Dean of the College Division by reviewing A Candidate's Guide to Colgate. In 2021 and 2022, the Dean of the College Division was acknowledged by Diverse Issues in Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs.

Responsible for conducting effective advising of students and young alumni (in the first five years post-graduation) that results in the student's ability to articulate the value of a rigorous Colgate liberal arts education in relation to opportunities of interest. This career adviser will possess positive excitement about helping students explore a variety of professional options beyond what they may have previously experienced. Candidates should have a passion for engaging with a diverse student body, a strong team orientation, and a deep commitment to student development.

• Accountable for independently guiding students through a process of clarifying their strengths, interests, and values, and aspects of their identities to gain an understanding of the world of work, and best-fit career areas. Accountable without supervisor oversight to teach students and young alumni to enhance their candidacy and potential for future success by building networks with influencers. Responsible for conducting effective advising of students and young alumni that results in their articulation of the value of their Colgate liberal arts education and co-curricular experiences in relation to opportunities of interest.
• Responsible for the effective delivery of skill-based learning related to job, internship, and graduate/professional school application processes (e.g. composing targeted applications, interview preparation, offer evaluation). Accountable for developing and maintaining digital and print resources to advance students' career development.
• Responsible for program management of career development initiatives. In collaboration with office leadership, devise the strategy, manage students' progress through planned initiatives, and report on the program's impact.
• Accountable for establishing and maintaining connections with student organization leaders, faculty, alumni and parents, and professional associations for the purpose of professional development, building networks of support for students, and instigating opportunities for channeling volunteerism for the benefit of students.

Critical Thinking

Demonstrated ability to understand career development models and concepts sufficient to effectively execute goals for the career development team, aligned to Career Services goals.

Career Counseling and Advising

Demonstrated ability to apply career counseling and advising skills sufficient to applying career development theory, resources, tools in day-to-day practice.
Demonstrated ability to understand students' and alumni's interests, requirements, and goals and build ongoing trusting relationships sufficient to guide clients through the transition from college to the workplace, and in transitional steps 0-5 years post-graduation.
Expertise in coaching and evaluating clients' execution of job search skills: e.g.: career research, resume and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing, personal statement writing, job search strategies.

Advisor Industry Domain

Demonstrated understanding of the world of work. Demonstrated ability to differentiate between industries and occupations, premier organizations and entry points sufficient to provide students with accurate information.
Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of graduate and professional school admission standards and process. Demonstrated mastery of graduate education within industry domain sufficient to effectively advise students on preparation and strategies for success.
Ability to quickly learn and apply comprehensive knowledge of hiring practices of targeted industries and/or professional school admissions process sufficient to effectively guide pre-professional (e.g. law, health, business) students.

Advisor Facilitation and Presentation

Demonstrated ability to create, deliver, and facilitate workshops and presentations that achieve strategic learning outcomes.

Strategic Planning

Demonstrated ability to set goals, develop programs, and to implement strategic initiatives and programs.

Advisor Operations

Demonstrated ability to understand and follow procedures and established operational processes.

Personal Accountability for Results

Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Effective Communication

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

Change Management

Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

Leadership and Teamwork

Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.

Creativity and Innovation

Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

Diversity and Inclusion

Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

Sustainability

Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university's commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university's sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.

• A minimum of two years of work experience in a relevant discipline is required.
• Must be able to build rapport with students and student groups and to exhibit a high standard of professionalism while partnering with them through an advising process.
• Must be capable of being a strong advocate for inclusion with a proven ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must have the capability to understand and communicate the value of a liberal arts education.
• Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communications skills, extraordinary interpersonal skills, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create, develop, and deliver presentations and/or workshops.
• Demonstrated strength in collaboration, organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to independently follow through on assignments.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Previous experience in arts, media, communications, or other creative fields, or STEM and sustainability field preferred.
• Master's degree or JD preferred; bachelor's degree required. Graduate-level courses in student development, counseling, or a similar field are highly desirable.

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.
A Master's Degree is preferred.

2024S071Posting

No

09/03/2024

Yes

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.

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