What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Career Consultant– Career Services position at Duquesne University?
Assistant Director, Career Consultant– Career Services Salary: Commensurate with experience POSITION
SUMMARY: The Assistant Director/ Career
Consultant provides guidance and coaching to undergraduate, graduate students
and alumni relevant to their search for career, internship, and professional
opportunities. The Career Consultant
serves as a liaison to select academic and administrative departments
collaborating with faculty and staff to provide career-related programs,
activities, presentations and resources to meet students’ career development
needs. This position conducts outreach and communication to students to
increase student participation and engagement in career-related services and
programs. The Career Consultant assists with outreach to employers in
industries related to liaison assignments to increase participation in
recruiting activities at Duquesne. The
position requires a high-level of interaction with staff, students, and
employers, which requires the exercise of considerable initiative and
independent judgement. DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Counsels undergraduate, graduate students and alumni
relevant to their selection of a career and all aspects of the job-search
process for assigned academic and administrative departments. Administers and
interprets relevant career assessments. Serves as a liaison to
assigned academic and administrative departments maintaining relationships,
communications, providing resources and coordinating relevant career-related
programs and events for faculty, staff and students. Represent the Career
Center as requested at events and programs sponsored by liaison departments. Coordinates
career and job-search programs and events for students and alumni. Plans and
coordinates outreach and communication to students and alumni generally and in
assigned liaison areas specifically to increase participation in career-related
services and programs. Develops and conducts presentations for classes and
student organizations on career-related and job-search topics. Contributes career-related content to a variety of the department’s
communication channels and publications including career guides, career tips
series, newsletters, emails, social media channels and the department reports. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships
with potential and current employers and supports recruiting activities of the
department. Assists with the organization and execution of on-campus
and consortia career fairs and networking events. Utilizes the career management system, Handshake, to
maintain employer and student activity records, manage career and employer
events, and coordinate communications to employers and students utilizing the
handshake system. Serves as the
chairperson of a Career Development functional area team, leading the
coordination and supporting the implementation of the department’s
administrative functions in assigned areas such as marketing and communication,
career education and programs, or career information and resources; Serves as a
member and supports the initiatives of other department teams and committees as
assigned. Participates in orientation and training for the department’s interns and
student workers. Identifies projects and assignments for interns and student
workers coordinating with the department’s intern supervisors. This position requires travel. Performs
other duties and projects as assigned by the Director of Career Development.
Benefits: Generous
benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement
match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Career Services
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 243406/10-1032
FLSA Status: Exempt
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, communication, psychology,
education, social sciences or related field from an accredited institution and 1-3
years of work- related experience. Current valid PA
Driver’s license in good standing. Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in business, human resources, counseling or higher
education administration from an accredited institution. 3 - 5 years of progressively responsible and relevant
work experience is preferred. Prior
experience in career development/services in a higher education setting is
preferred. Career Assessment Certifications (Strong Interest Inventory, MBTI) within a year preferred. Career-related or Counseling Certifications (LPC, NCC, Career Coaching certification) preferred. Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of
experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities
required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not
limited to, the following: Knowledge of University policies and
procedures. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office
software including Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability
and willingness to learn and develop new computer skills and other information
technology applications as needed. Thorough knowledge of student
development and career development theory including career assessment
instruments, and counseling/ coaching techniques. General understanding of job-market and
industry trends in a wide-variety of career fields including Business, Liberal
Arts, Sciences, Health Care, Education and Music. Thorough understanding of
job-market and industry trends in career fields related to majors in assigned
academic schools. Ability to work independently and
collaboratively demonstrating initiative in setting and reaching goals. Ability to communicate effectively, both
orally and in writing; strong English grammar skills. Strong public speaking skills and
ability to plan and deliver effective presentations on career-related topics. Strong organizational and attention to
detail skills. Strong customer-service orientation and
professional demeanor Ability to plan and implement events and
programs according to established timelines and deadlines Ability to be flexible and to handle
multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously Strong interpersonal communication
skills needed to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
the University Community and external clients Ability to prepare reports and to
maintain complex records and data Ability to handle confidential or
sensitive information appropriately and exercise professional judgment Ability to work varied hours including
evenings and weekends when needed Sensitivity to the need of each
individual to be treated with dignity and respect as it relates to diversity in
general and the Mission of the University specifically. Commitment to the
University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the
importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with
the University’s Mission. Demonstrated
experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University
community (students, faculty, staff and others). Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University
Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community. APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values
equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We
aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects
contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus
community. We particularly encourage applications from members of
underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter
membership in this
region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and
its Spiritan heritage by
visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.
Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they
see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and
furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.
