Assistant Director of Career Development - 2 positions

Accountabilities:

• Accountable for independently guiding students through a process of clarifying their strengths, interests, and values, and aspects of their identities to gain an understanding of the world of work, and best-fit career areas. Accountable without supervisor oversight to teach students and young alumni to enhance their candidacy and potential for future success by building networks with influencers. Responsible for conducting effective advising of students and young alumni that results in their articulation of the value of their Colgate liberal arts education and co-curricular experiences in relation to opportunities of interest.
• Responsible for the effective delivery of skill-based learning related to job, internship, and graduate/professional school application processes (e.g. composing targeted applications, interview preparation, offer evaluation). Accountable for developing and maintaining digital and print resources to advance students' career development.
• Responsible for program management of career development initiatives. In collaboration with office leadership, devise the strategy, manage students' progress through planned initiatives, and report on the program's impact.
• Accountable for establishing and maintaining connections with student organization leaders, faculty, alumni and parents, and professional associations for the purpose of professional development, building networks of support for students, and instigating opportunities for channeling volunteerism for the benefit of students.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of work experience in a relevant discipline is required.
• Must be able to build rapport with students and student groups and to exhibit a high standard of professionalism while partnering with them through an advising process.
• Must be capable of being a strong advocate for inclusion with a proven ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must have the capability to understand and communicate the value of a liberal arts education.
• Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communications skills, extraordinary interpersonal skills, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create, develop, and deliver presentations and/or workshops.
• Demonstrated strength in collaboration, organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to independently follow through on assignments.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in arts, media, communications, or other creative fields, or STEM and sustainability field preferred.
• Master's degree or JD preferred; bachelor's degree required. Graduate-level courses in student development, counseling, or a similar field are highly desirable.

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