Assistant Director, Career Advising

Saint Anselm College, a private, liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, is seeking an Assistant Director of the Career Development Center (CDC).  Reporting to the Director of the Career Development Center, the Assistant Director is responsible for planning, implementation, and delivery of innovative, high-quality career and professional development programs and services for students and alumni.  The Assistant Director will teach general- elective credit internship courses as needed and provide individual career advising services to students and alumni, support CDC programs, and collaborate with others across campus to enhance student career success.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Career Advising and Student Support Services

• Provide career advising services to students (undergraduate and graduate) and alumni through individual appointments, drop-ins, programs, and special events
• Administer and interpret various career assessment tools with students (such as Focus2) and provide guidance on next steps for exploring majors and careers
• Partner with Academic Advising on New Student Orientation, especially the Explore program for undeclared majors
• Collaborate with Academic Advising and pre-professional advisors on programs and services for students seeking admission to graduate or professional school
• Serve as liaison to the Academic Resource Center and other academic offices for career related programs and initiatives  

Career and Professional Development Programs

• Plan and implement career education and professional development programs and events to enhance career readiness of all students and career advancement of alumni, including workshops, seminars, events, and panels
• Support college-wide initiatives such as Anselmian Journeys
• Serve as the point person for the Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences; lead partnership with the Nursing Department on student preceptorship preparation (resumes and cover letters) as well as develop and maintain new relationships within the school
• Research and develop specific content for programs as needed
• Ensure the CDC provides students and alumni with current, relevant career resources, guides and materials (tip sheets, examples, etc.) to answer frequently asked questions

General Elective Credit Internship Program

• Teach sections of elective credit internship course (BU480, BU481, etc.) as needed
• Support evaluation and development of internship courses and overall program
• Participate as needed in vetting employers new to the program

Additional Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with academic departments, offices, and organizations as part of CDC's liaison model
• Keep current on developments in the field and participate in professional organizations
• Serve on college committees or special projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education, counseling, human services, business or related field required, preferably with three to five years of experience in student services or advising, ideally in career services
• Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality, individualized advising, guidance and support for college students and alumni
• Previous experience administering and interpreting career assessment tools such as Focus2
• Prior experience with Handshake, or other career management systems is helpful (but not required)
• Experience designing and delivering career development programs, workshops or similar activities (including teaching at the college level)
• Ability to collaborate with other departments on organizing and implementing career related programs
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Positive, enthusiastic, team player with a commitment to excellence in student services
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Availability to work occasional evening and weekend hours for special programs or events

In order to be considered for this position, please submit both a resume and a cover letter.

This is a full-time, twelve-month, exempt staff position eligible for a hybrid work schedule, including up to two days of remote work per week, in keeping with the College's policy.

Successful candidates will be able to assist the college to further its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.