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Assistant Director of Career Development

Position Number: 7133742
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Assistant Director of Career Development

Position Title:
Assistant Director of Career Development

Position Type:
Regular

Hiring Range:

$70,600 - $84,700 per year; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:
Annual
A. POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Director of Career Development and Campus Integration, the Assistant Director of Career Development is responsible for advancing the Career Center's strategic plan by offering individual and group career advising services and developing and managing programs, processes, and initiatives to support students' career and professional development. This position works collaboratively with their Employer Relations counterpart to cultivate relationships with companies, organizations, and alumni.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Program Implementation and Support (35%)

Develop and deliver a portfolio of major Career Center initiatives designed to help assigned student populations explore their passions and discover the intersection between their greatest gifts, talents, and the world's ever-changing needs.
Identify, implement, and manage technology programs and resources that facilitate enhanced or accelerated networking and connections opportunities between employers and students.
Lead the process of establishing meaningful connections between students, industry, and alumni by creating and leading educational opportunities, networking events, industry panels, career fairs, boutique recruiting forums, industry treks, and other programming initiatives.
Work collaboratively on the development and maintenance of career publications, data gathering, analysis and reporting; and marketing and technology initiatives.
Provide direction and assign projects to student employees as needed.

Direct Service to Students (30%)

Develop a practical understanding of the unique career and professional development needs of undergraduate students. Provide individual, group and drop-in career advising, including administration and interpretation of career assessment inventories.
Design systems to deliver information to students on career development, job search strategies, and relevant local/national employment and labor market trends.
Develop and facilitate workshops and events relevant to assigned student population.

Relationship Development and Management (25%)

Fully engage the university network in support of student career development by developing new and deepening existing collaborative relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff
Actively seek approaches to expand and meaningfully scale the Career Center's reach across campus to include the advancement of major Career Center strategic priorities.
In collaboration with the Employer Relations team, develop and implement an annual strategic plan to facilitate introductions between students and employers .
Spearhead and implement marketing and social media strategies to brand the Career Center to increase awareness of career development resources, programs, and opportunities for all students to engage in the personal and professional development process.
Develop, maintain, and share digital (and print) resources with relevant students and industry.

Continuous Benchmarking and University Representation (10%)

Work closely with both the Director of Career Development & Campus Integrations as well as campus partners to assess program and service design, delivery and outcomes.
Regularly conduct student needs and gap analyses to inform strategic priorities.
Ensure continuous service enhancements through local, regional, and national benchmarking with industry peers.
Design systems and processes to track key performance indicators and to solicit qualitative feedback from key stakeholders to include the use of technology systems and tools to track data, develop and assess services and evaluate effectiveness of programs and services.
Research emerging career and professional development trends and best practices; integrate research into programs and services.
Update position-related skills by participating in appropriate professional development offerings throughout the year; ensure direct reports have access to professional development opportunities.
Represent Santa Clara University's Career Center through active involvement and leadership in regional and national associations.

C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

May help support with supervising student staff and graduate interns.

D. GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.

2. Identifies and determines cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for

improvement of established processes and practices.

3. Maintains contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved services.

4. Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives.

5. Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.

6. Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures

completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions.

7. Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.

8. Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit.

E. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required

or preferred.

This position requires the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

Knowledge
- Understanding and support of the Jesuit tradition of education and a commitment to the fundamental values of service to others, community, and diversity as well as a commitment to and demonstrated skills, knowledge, and awareness to serve the unique needs of the diverse campus community at Santa Clara University.
- Demonstrated passion and experience in career development and employment,internships and experiential learning, career counseling and coaching, university recruiting, relationship development, program planning and execution, group facilitation and engagement, and consulting with and advising stakeholders.
- Evidence of a working knowledge of industry and relevant career and internship opportunities in the marketplace.
- Knowledge of industry networks, trends in employment, economy, effective interventions, and technology.
Skills
- Demonstrated passion for and experience in career development, industry networks, hiring trends, and technology
- Enterprising, creative, and innovative; comfort with change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
- Refined communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external key stakeholders (students, faculty, staff, industry, alumni, and parents)
- Proven track-record of establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Strong strategic planning and execution skills
- Experience and comfort with technology, database management, social media, and digital communication
- Social media experience is a plus
- User knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive
Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to use technology in the delivery, assessment, and measurement of programs and services.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to solve complex and time sensitive problems.
- Ability to prioritize and be flexible.
- Ability to maintain composure and a positive attitude during periods of high volume and intensity.
- High level of professional discretion and integrity in handling confidential, sensitive information.
- Commitment to understand and support Santa Clara University's distinctive Jesuit tradition and educational vision and willingness to model institutional values of service to others, community, and diversity.
Education
- Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
Years of Experience
- A minimum of three years of relevant work experience.

F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.
May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers, vendors or suppliers.

G. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical office environment.
Mostly an indoor office environment with windows.
Offices with frequent interruptions.

H. ABOUT THE CAREER CENTER

The Career Center model embraces Santa Clara University's tradition of developing ethical leaders of compassion and social consciousness and fosters participation across the SCU community in order to support every student in their professional journey. We empower students to explore and develop awareness through reflection and practical experience so they are prepared to make thoughtful decisions about career in alignment with who they are throughout their lifetime. We achieve this by providing robust and meaningful resources and by engaging the Santa Clara ecosystem, Silicon Valley and beyond.

Our Vision: We empower students to continuously discern and pursue meaningful work to meet the complex needs of an ever-changing world.

Our Purpose: Expand our reach in meaningful and scalable ways to support and prepare all undergraduate students for career success after SCU.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please visit the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at hraccommodations@scu.edu or by phone at (408)554-5750. Please note: This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact hrservicedesk@scu.edu.

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