"Director of Career Planning & Resources"

PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Career Planning & Resources (CP&R) oversees all general operations of the Scripps Career center, including strategic planning, program development, staff supervision, and external relations for career services for students and alumnae at Scripps College. This position is in the External Relations and Institutional Advancement (ERIA) division and reports to the Assistant Vice President of Institutional Engagement.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Strategic planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to align the team's activities with institutional goals and evolving student needs.
• Program development: Direct planning and implementation of innovative and forward-thinking signature programs to serve a diverse array of students and alumnae.
• Staff development: Manage administration, supervision and training of staff, and evaluation of departmental programs and services.
• Data and reporting: Lead efforts to collect, measure, and assess data around student and alumnae outcomes, in partnership with ERIA leadership and the Director of Institutional Research. Compile reports on program outcomes and contribute to collaborative work on College ROI and graduate outcomes.
• Partner with Institutional Engagement on strategic engagement of parents and alumnae as volunteers with CP&R.
• Represent CP&R in with external vendors and organizational partners on behalf of the College.
• Elevate the CP&R brand through oversite of online content, social media platforms, print publications, and professionalism at CP&R events. Help influence a culture of volunteerism and philanthropy among college constituents.
• Collaborate with career service directors of the Claremont Colleges on cooperative projects and programs; serve on other campus committees as needed.
• Support counseling services by providing workshops and career counseling for students and alums.
• Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Experience in program development, presenting workshops, marketing, external relations, writing, research, data analysis, and strategic planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Supervisory experience, managing, motivating, and overseeing multiple team members.
• Experience in career development and counseling work. Knowledge and understanding of the unique mission of a residential liberal arts education.
• Candidate should possess a commitment to women's education and an interest in working in a collaborative, supportive, and creative environment.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in counseling, higher education or related field preferred or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

At least five years of experience in higher education is preferred.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:

None.

HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:

This is a regular status, full-time, 12-month, benefits-eligible, exempt level position.

The regular hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Hours may vary due to the needs of the College or department.

Salary rate range: $100,000-$115,000 annualized for illustration purposes only. The salary rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Will supervise the staff of Career Planning & Resources.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.

Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages.