What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director for Career and Professional Development (Lock Haven Campus) position at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?

Posting Details

Posting Number

S230

Classification Title

SUA2

Working Title

Assistant Director for Career and Professional Development (Lock Haven Campus)

Department

Alumni / Career / Professional Engagement

Home Campus

Lock Haven

City

Lock Haven

State

Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17745

Bargaining Unit

SCUPA

Work Location

Home Campus

Position Type

Staff

Temporary / Permanent

Permanent

Full-time / Part-time

Full-Time

If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples : 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)

Benefits

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include

Medical and prescription drug benefits.
Generous retirement plans, two options :

Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)

State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.

Paid time off.

Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.

Employer-paid life insurance.

Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and / or collective bargaining unit. Visit : http : / / www.passhe.edu / inside / HR / syshr / healthcare / Pages / Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Start Time

Varies

End Time

Varies

Hours Per Week

37.5 hours per week

Days Worked (Check all that apply)

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri

Salary

54,435.00 / Annual

Anticipated Start Date

February 1, 2025

Anticipated End Date

None

Position Summary Information

Position Purpose

NOTE : This position works alternative work hours 11 : 00 a.m. - 7 : 30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.

This position serves all Commonwealth University enrolled students in the College of Health, Science and Technology at the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield locations. Specifically, Incumbent provides career coaching services and career education for students enrolled in healthcare programs including Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Exercise Science, Health Science, Health Pre-Professional programs, Nursing, Medical Imaging, Nutrition, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Care. Incumbent meets with individual students and delivers group presentations on career and professional development topics in academic classes and student organizations. Incumbent connects student to career-building applied learning experiences like job shadowing, internship, and employment opportunities. The incumbent serves as a student success partner by collaborating with faculty teaching first year seminar and academic advisors in support of student retention and completion. The incumbent also supports strategic enrollment goals through new student recruitment activities, documentation of coaching notes in student success software, and through the administration of aptitude and personality tests to assist students in evaluating strengths and areas of improvement to provide direction in selecting major andcareer options.Incumbent provides customer service and responds to inquiries from employers, alumni and students and documents these contacts in department / university / Foundation databases. Incumbent works collaboratively with department colleagues, faculty, staff, alumni, and employer partners, student organizations and the University Foundation to advance the strategic goals of the University, Department and Professional U.

Description of Duties

Career Coaching

Coach students and alumni on a one-to-one basis to identify career goals, explore and recommend relevant career experiences, evaluate skills and interests, and determine appropriate steps to create a personalized Career MAP (Managed Action Plan).

Administer and interpret FOCUS 2 and other aptitude and personality tests to assist students in evaluating strengths and areas of improvement to provide direction in selecting a major and career options.

Refer students to appropriate academic departments / advisors for specific academic information regarding major.

Assists students with locating and reviewing electronic and printed resources in support of informational interviews, job shadowing, internship, job and graduate / professional school search.

Connects students with alumni and employer partners to secure professional experience and / or employment.

Provides guidance in personal branding, writing resumes, creating a professional portfolio, and practicing interview and networking skills. Reviews resumes, portfolios and applications and offers feedback specific to established professional / career standards and industry / employer expectations.

Career and Professional Development Education

Research, develop, and deliver professional and career development seminars for diverse audiences.

Coordinate professional development activities for specific majors and student organizations.

Assist in promotion and preparation of students for Career Connections Expos.

Write, compile and edit student job search guides and professional development printed and electronic resources.

Collects data for accurate record keeping in support of strategic goals and participation targets.

Professional Responsibilities

Serve as departmental liaison for administration, faculty, and staff in assigned college and programs.

Recruit and engage employer partners and alumni in support of strategic programs, job shadowing, internship, and employment opportunities.

Assist in supervision of student workers and graduate assistants / interns.

Serve as professional advisor for Peer Coaches.

Actively participate in professional organizations, serve regional professional planning committees, and seek professional knowledge of trends, benchmarks and best practices in the field of career and professional development in higher education.

Develop knowledge and skills to effectively work with and educate diverse populations such as BIPOC, various abilities, LGBTQA, veterans and military backgrounds, and adult learners to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

Keep up to date and effectively utilize technology platforms such as Handshake, the Student Information System, Qualtrics, D2L, and others as assigned to perform duties.

Establish and maintain positive relationships with department team, Advancement Division colleagues, the Foundation team, faculty, campus administrators, alumni and employer partners to assist students and alumni in achieving their career goals and achieve departmental engagement goals.

Attend and participate in department, division, and university events.

Assist directors and perform other duties as assign

Decision Making

Makes independent decisions specific to the operation of the individual programs and activities assigned to the incumbent. Uses professional skills and training to create new initiatives, solve problems, and provide services to students and alumni.

Fiscal Responsibility

Make recommendations for expenditures in support of assigned programs and activities. Ensures prudent and appropriate use of funds.

Supervisory Responsibility

Assist with the supervision of student workers, interns, peer coaches, and graduate assistants.

Minimum Requirements Profile

Bachelors degree required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with diverse individuals in an educational setting.

Applicant Rating Criteria

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Able to act independently and collaboratively with a team to achieve departmental goals and outcomes.

Possess high level critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Able to communicate well, both orally and in written form to present information in an easily understood manner to diverse audiences.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word software and CRM software.

Able to research and utilize best practices adhering to professional standards.

Appreciation for, and commitment to, diversity.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability with problem solving and collaboration.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse individuals

Strong multi-tasker, time-manager, scheduler, and active listener.

Motivator and initiator.

Strong computer skills to achieve strategic outcomes.

Knowledge of professional / career development best practices and career coaching techniques.

Understanding of hiring practices and employer relations.

Ability to work in cross-functional teams and collaborate with diverse individuals.

Essential Functions

1. Sensory skills, i.e. visual, hearing and speaking.

2. Ability to lift and move materials / objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

3. Ability to reach for objects at or above shoulder level and stretch to reach objects and twist at the waist.

4. Possess a valid driver license.

5. Frequent lifting of objects weighing 5 pounds or less

6. Keyboarding skills.

7. Ability to travel and work nights and weekends.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date mm-dd-yyyy

12 / 19 / 2024

Close Date mm-dd-yyyy

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, applications must be received by January 12, 2025.

Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.

Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

Background Clearances

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A : Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

Diversity Statement

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by :

Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.

Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.

Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX / Clery

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu ), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone : (215) 656-6010; Fax : (215) 656-6020.

About Commonwealth University of PA

The Power of Three Bloomsburg , Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We're Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We're Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education : accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We're Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

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https : / / commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com / postings / 3239

Salary : $54,435

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