Assistant Director of Center for Career Development

College of the Holy Cross

Full Time

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At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect-one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.

Job Description

Provides career counseling and advising to students and young alumni via individual advising, workshops and programming. Provides leadership for student programming and outreach for students interested in the Education, Human Services, Non-Profit, Government, International Affairs and Law fields. Coordinates career counseling programs and initiatives for all class years with a focus on student engagement.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Career Counseling and Advising:
• Provide individual, comprehensive career counseling to students of all class years and young alumni, including Strong Interest Inventory interpretations.
• Assist students and young alumni identify and integrate abilities, interests, experience and values with career choice; explore career options using online and print resources; make decisions regarding career choice.
• Connect students with career exploration opportunities including job shadowing, informational interviewing career panels and presentations, community-based learning, workshops, deep-dives, pre-professional advising, etc.
• Teach internship/job search skills such as resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, networking, researching employers and use of online tools in individual and group settings.
• Develop and present career workshops and prepare related materials
• Critique resumes and cover letters.
• Conduct mock interviews.
• Serve as the Industry Advisor for students interested in select industries:
• Industry advisor to students interested in education, human services, non-profit, government, internal relations and legal fields
• Lead the Education, Human Services & Non-Profit and the Government, International Relations & Law career communities
• Plan and coordinate events and programs for target populations, industries and career community including, but not limited to, alumni panels, employer site visits, recruiter in residence, and industry nights
• Develop and maintain relationships with alumni in career community industries to facilitate connections with students
• Curate industry-specific information for monthly career community newsletters
• Collaborate and build relationships with appropriate departments, faculty and student groups
• Plan staff development trainings around industry information dissemination
• Coordinate industry nights
• Communicate with Employer Relations team about job/internship opportunities and employer trends
• Student Programming and Outreach
• Implement and evaluate student engagement programming
• Serve as liaison to Education, Political Science and Spanish departments

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, college student personnel or related field required.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• The position requires a strong understanding of the career development of liberal arts students, especially with respect to the role of experiential education within a Jesuit environment.
• Basic experience or knowledge of Handshake or career services management databases
• Strong Interest Inventory Certified or proficient experience administering the Strong Interest Inventory, Myers Briggs Type Indicator or Clifton Strengths.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration: Exchanging information, ideas, and thoughts with others in a manner that is proactive and enhances partnerships.
• Inclusion: Actively engaging with the values of the College by promoting a work environment that embraces belonging and demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
• Innovation: Performing one's job with creativity and proactivity, improving procedures and problem-solving.
• Mission/Service Orientation: Focusing on service to others and contributing to the College's collective mission.
• Responsibility: Taking ownership of one's actions and accountability for one's tasks and duties.

Disclaimer

The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned.

Salary: The salary range for the Assistant level position ranges from $54,000-$63,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Weekly Hours

40

Annual Work Schedule

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, priority consideration will be given to applications submitted within 30 days of the posting date.

To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance.

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at [email protected], or by calling 508-793-3391.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.

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