Assistant Director, Career Integration

Job Description

As the Assistant Director, Career Integration, this position supports the development and integration of the career ecosystem on the University campus through the management and provision of career-related activities and education across campus and the student experience. Areas of responsibility include providing career advising/support through one-on-one and group advising appointments; coordination of training and professional development for students and supervisors taking part in University Student Employment for on-and-off-campus student jobs and work-study; provision of leadership for department hiring, training, development and supervision of undergraduate Career Influencers; leadership and management of the Career Champions program for faculty and staff, direction and support for department initiatives related to career development for undergraduate and graduate students; outreach and communications to areas of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Human Resources, Counseling, or a related area (required completion by time of appointment), plus one year of professional experience in career services, student affairs, or higher education; or Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional experience in career services, student affairs, or higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Human Resources, Counseling, or a related area.
• 2+ years of experience in college/university career services or related experience in student affairs/higher education.
• Knowledge of the career decision-making process and job/internship search strategies and tools.
• Experience with educational program development and group presentations.
• Ability to be self-directed with strong organizational, project management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff, faculty, employers, and students.
• Knowledge of technology tools including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.), student record systems, career services specific software (ex. Handshake) and other relevant online tools.
• Experience with supervision of staff and/or students.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment. Some light lifting.

Work is conducted in a standard office environment sitting and/or standing at a desk for most work hours/days, some evening and occasional weekend responsibilities including class presentations/group workshops and other Involvements related to areas of responsibility. Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required to attend work-related events and professional conferences.

Telework

Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:

• Telework: Up to 20% of the time. A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employee's permanent/principal work location.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment