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Assistant Director, Career Development

Job Description

Operating Title

Assistant Director, Career Development

Long Classification Title

Coordinator of Field Experience II

Campus Location

Plymouth

Department

PSU Career Development

Summary of Position

Plymouth State University (PSU) is accepting applications for an Assistant Director for Career Development. The position focuses on internship and on-campus student employment management and programming. Additionally, the position will provide general academic and career advising and programming services to student and alumni in collaboration with the Academic & Career Advising Center team. The Academic & Career Advising Center seeks a motivated, compassionate, adaptable and visionary candidate with strong project/program management, strategic thinking, organizational, communication, relationship building and management and advising experience to provide high impact and scalable services and programming.

Acceptable minimum level of education

Bachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience

2 years

Posting Number

PS4021FY22

Other minimum qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required Master’s degree preferred with a minimum of two years of experience in career development, academic advising, higher education, human resources, program administration or related field.
  • Strong project and program management experience.
  • Exceptional collaboration skills and ability to effectively partner with key stakeholders.
  • Experience coaching and advising students.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and public speaking skills.
  • Advising and career development knowledge and skills.
  • Program/workshop development and facilitation experience.
  • Proficiency with various technology platforms including Microsoft Office Suite, student database software and other educational technology tools.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in college/university academic advising or career development office.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/55622

Percent Time Information (FTE)

1.00

Grade

17

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Our Integrated Cluster Learning Model amplifies the educational experience and strengthens the institution’s legacy of interdisciplinary study and applied experiential learning. PSU students will work in teams with faculty and partners within 7 Integrated Clusters of degree programs: Exploration and Discovery; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Arts and Technologies; Health and Human Enrichment; Justice and Security; Education, Democracy and Social Change; and Tourism, Environment and Sustainable Development. Now is an exciting time to join Plymouth State and help shape our new kind of university and ultimately tomorrow’s leaders.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

Posting Date

05/15/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?

No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?

No

Job Category

Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type

Regular

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.

None applicable

Duty/Responsibility

Internship Program Management:

  • Oversee and expand a centralized campus-wide internship program (both for-credit and not for credit). Including the delivery of services, processes and best practices.

Duty/Responsibility

  • Develop training, programming and educational materials for employers, faculty and students on internships
  • Manage internship approval processes and regulations, including legal, health and safety protocols. Work with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
  • Administer an employer vetting process for internships (for-credit opportunities) alongside Director as part of overall employer cultivation and engagement strategy
  • Create a centralized internship repository for current and past internship sites; utilize current technologies, to administer and manage.
  • Educate, assist and prepare students on specifics of internships pre to post-experience.

Duty/Responsibility

Student Employment Services Program:

  • Oversee on-campus student employment services, including helping students secure on-campus student employment

Duty/Responsibility

  • Develop programming, resources and communication materials to advise students and campus employers on on-campus student employment
  • Work with key campus stakeholders, including Human Resources, Office of Community Impact, Student Financial Services and Finance to operationalize and strengthen student employment services and duties

Duty/Responsibility

Programming & Advising:

  • Provide career and academic advising services to students and alumni
  • Provide general programming services to students and alumni
  • Support and/or co-supervise office student employees
  • Performs other responsibilities and departmental priorities as required

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