"Executive Director"

Executive Director

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
Career Development and Services

Type:
Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The primary purpose of the Executive Director is to provide administrative oversight of the Career Development Center including experiential learning opportunities, career management technologies, university, employer relations, pre-professional services, budget management, career development services, programs and courses.

Leadership & Operations Oversight - 60%

• Provide visionary leadership, management and administrative oversight to the Career Development Center
• Ensure the development and implementation of best practices programs and services to promote and enhance student success to through the core functions of the unit
• Develop and foster effective relationships with employers and recruiter
• Develop, manage and maximize departmental budget and resources
• Ensure appropriate hiring, training, supervision, evaluation, and continuing education of organizational staff

Strategic Outreach, Collaboration & Program Leadership - 40%

• Serve as champion and ambassador for the organization at the campus, state, and national levels
• Administer an effective and efficient department through engagement in systematic planning and qualitative and quantitative assessment
• Develop and implement relevant policies and procedures
• Coordinate and collaborate with other divisions and departments to ensure collaborative, comprehensive, and high quality services
• Create and implement innovative outreach and prevention programs
• Consult and partner with University administrators, faculty, staff, and others as appropriate

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education:

• Masters Degree in higher education, counseling, psychology or related field.

Required Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience with direct leadership and oversight in a career center or relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Terminal Degree in a higher education, counseling, psychology or related field.

Required License or Certification:

• N/A

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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