| Assistant Director of Career Services
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Application Deadline
10/14/2024 Proposed Start Date
10/28/2024 Position Description:
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School offers top-ranked graduate programs that focus on developing well-rounded leaders, thoroughly prepared to enter professional roles in business and accounting when their studies are complete. We achieve this goal by upholding a rigorous curriculum, taught by leading scholars in the field; by focusing on discipline-specific courses, as well as courses in leadership, communications, and professionalism: and by giving students hands-on knowledge with the use of case studies and simulations. The Assistant Director is part of the Career Services team that supports Master’s programs, including the Master of Accounting (MAC), servicing students in multiple delivery formats (campus and online). The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Career Services. Our unit aims to achieve extremely high employment rates, student, and employer satisfaction.
There are four major functional areas for Assistant Director duties: - Student coaching and development Manages student training and development programs, providing individualized career coaching that includes career exploration, job search strategies, resume and cover letter support, and mock interview preparation. Advises students in one-on-one settings, tailoring guidance to their unique career goals. Builds and delivers content for group sessions, creates a comprehensive career curriculum for both
in-person and online training modules, tracks student progress and success, and reports on outcomes. Provides foundational career and professional development support to ensure students are well-prepared for the job market. - Major Programming: Develops and oversees a comprehensive recruiting program. Ensures that the program aligns with strategic hiring goals and provides a streamlined experience for both candidates and employers.
- Employer management: Collaboratively serves as the primary point-of-contact for formal recruiting programs with employment partner firms and organizations. Works closely with stakeholders to lead employer relations, event strategy, planning,
and execution.
Partners with the subunit to establish and refine employment policies and procedures, ensuring both employer and student success. - Systems, Processes, and Data Collection: Contributes to the implementation and transition of CRM systems, analyzes employment data to support strategic decision-making, and collaborates on integrating these systems with overall recruiting strategies to enhance program effectiveness.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A customer-service orientation, with a friendly demeanor.
- Ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment and provide outstanding customer service.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple relationships, projects, events, and conversations.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and generate insightful reports to inform decision-making processes.
- Must be proficient in Excel. Extremely detail-oriented.
- Must be highly motivated, demonstrate initiative, a positive attitude, and the ability to work with a broad range of internal and external constituents.
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
- Excellent professional judgment in situations involving employers and students.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) and CRM systems/databases (Handshake).
Education Requirements:
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution. Qualifications and Experience: - Master’s Degree preferred in Career Counseling, Counseling, Higher Education, or Adult Learning.
- Higher education experience (career services, advising, student success, or student engagement a plus).
- Student career advising/coaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
- Familiarity with the accounting profession and/or experience advising accounting majors.
- Corporate/private sector experience.
. Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288249 Department Contact Name and Title: Mayra Reyes Department Contact Telephone or Email: mayra_reyes@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Posting Open Date: 09/24/2024 Posting Close Date: 10/14/2024 Open Until Filled: No Office of Human Resources Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
