7 Assistant Director, Career Outreach and Programming Jobs in Washington, DC

SORT BY

SET JOB ALERT

OFF

Details...

Assistant Director for Bar Advising - Office of Career Strategy - Georgetown University Law Center

Georgetown University

Washington, DC | Full Time

$86k-125k (estimate)

7 Days Ago

Assistant Director of Career Management - Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Georgetown Univerisity

Washington, DC | Full Time

$77k-119k (estimate)

6 Days Ago

Assistant Director of Career Management - Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Georgetown University

Washington, DC | Full Time

$127k-185k (estimate)

3 Days Ago

Assistant Director, Career Outreach and Programming

American University

Washington, DC | Full Time

$66k-93k (estimate)

6 Days Ago

Assistant Director, Career Counseling

The George Washington University

Washington, DC | Full Time

$66k-93k (estimate)

5 Days Ago

Assistant Director of Outreach- Housing Focused Outreach and Program Administration

Miriam's Kitchen

Washington, DC | Full Time

$121k-175k (estimate)

1 Week Ago

Assistant Director of Outreach- Encampments and Community Response

Miriam's Kitchen

Washington, DC | Full Time

$104k-138k (estimate)

1 Week Ago

Assistant Director, Career Outreach and Programming

American University Washington, DC

$66k-93k (estimate)

Full Time | Colleges & Universities 6 Days Ago

Save

American University is Hiring an Assistant Director, Career Outreach and Programming Near Washington, DC

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about

American University

Department:

School of International Service

Time Type:

Full time

Work Modality:

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union:

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment DivisionThis position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Job Description:

Summary:

Incumbent functions as the Assistant Director of Career Outreach and Programming in the Office of Career Development in the School of International Service (SIS) and will be responsible for establishing and developing relationships with external constituencies and coordinating programming to support the career development of SIS students. Organizes a full calendar of career programs and events to connect students with alumni, recruiters, industry representatives, corporations, professional organizations, and others who provide opportunities to develop professional interests and competencies, integrate academic learning with work, develop sponsorships and partnerships, and explore future career possibilities.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. ALUMNI AND EMPLOYER DEVELOPMENT

Establish and develop relationships with external constituencies, including alumni, recruiters, industry representatives, corporations, professional organizations, and others, to increase presence and participation on campus and enhance students opportunities for career exploration, networking, professional development, experiential education, and recruitment.
Designs alumni and employer development strategy with Director, Career Education and Employer Relations and other alumni and employer relations staff across the institution to increase diversity of organizations and opportunities available to students and alumni.
Identify and communicate with prospective employers to meet student needs, respond to industry employment/hiring trends, and enhance school brand.
Facilitate and implement recruiting and marketing/branding strategies to gain appropriate visibility and connections on campus for employers.
Represents SIS and Office of Career Development at events at university and employer events.

2. EVENT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Develop and execute a full calendar of creative and innovative career programming and experiential education activities, including site visits, job shadowing, speed networking, mock interviews, and more, to meet the needs of students, alumni, employers, and other stakeholders.
Ensure that goals set for programming are in alignment with the mission of the unit, division, and institution, and meet the needs of a diverse population.
Establish and follow basic budgets for programs and events, and demonstrate effective stewardship and use of fiscal resources.
Ensure that programming is managed effectively from start to finish and that appropriate resources are available for implementation.
Use knowledge of technical applications and learning styles to make informed choices regarding the use of technology with/for programming, and ensure that technological applications are inclusive and adhere to the accepted principles of accessibility and distance learning.
Develop marketing strategy to recruit students, alumni, and employers to participate in programming.
Assess student learning outcomes for programming, and implement changes based on assessments.
Provides summaries of programming to Director, Career Education and Employer Relations.
Assist with planning and participate in relevant events hosted by AU Career Center and other offices on campus, as needed and appropriate.

3. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Stay informed about economic, political, and global issues that affect higher education and major employment trends.
Collect occupational, career, and job information and knowledge of the labor market, employment trends, and recruiting strategies and techniques from external constituencies.
Work with director to compile findings into succinct and impactful reports and presentations for a variety of stakeholders.
Provide basic consultation to students and alumni on job-search tools and strategies, including resume writing, developing cover letters and job-search correspondence, interviewing, networking, and making connections with employers.
Assist with collection and analysis of post-graduation outcomes.

4. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Assists the Director of Career Education & Employer Relations and team members in the Office of Career Development with special projects to enhance career development for SIS students.

Salary Range:

$58,276 to $65,000 annually.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

35 hours per week.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Supervises Students.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree.
3-5 years of relevant experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications/Information:

Ability to manage, garner support from, and create mutual benefit from long-term relationships with diverse populations and organizations.
Service-oriented approach and dynamic, professional demeanor.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated with ability to enthusiastically plan, organize, and implement projects involving multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
Extremely well-organized with strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through.
Ability to set and follow timelines.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and to establish rapport and relate well to a diverse population of colleagues and constituents.
Knowledge of current employment trends in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Previous experience in international affairs.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter along with the online application.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.

Other Details

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
American University is an
E-Verify
employer.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email

theworkline@american.edu

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.