What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Professional Development (Career Services Consultant) position at Indiana University Bloomington?

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

Supports and leads special programming, initiatives, and recruiting events for McKinney students which may include but not limited to : On-Campus Interviews (OCI), Career Fairs, Professional Development Institute, Pro Bono, Responsible Lawyering Course, etc.
Develops and maintains relationships with employer partners and helps to connect them with students.
Develops outreach initiatives that promote the Office of Professional Development to current students, as well as other stakeholders including faculty, staff, alumni and other partners.
Maintains knowledge of legal market trends to best support and advise alumni and students.

General Responsibilities

Assists with professional and career development of students and alumni through career assessments, exploration, decision-making, goal setting, and planning. Focuses efforts on resume building, interview skill development, mock interview, and job search preparation and navigation, graduate school application and interview preparation through counseling appointments and consultations.

Collaborates with student services and Office of Professional Development colleagues to support student and alumni success.

Develops and delivers workshops on career development which include networking strategies, interviewing, resume and cover letter writing skills, portfolio development, and using the internet for career search.

Supports faculty and students with career exploration, internships, job shadow experiences, presentations, and facilitation of resources available for career development.

Serves on various community and institutional committees to build partnerships across the university and among comparable universities to build knowledge base.

Assists in the process of collecting and tracking data for office assessment purposes. Utilizes data to assist in the creation of office objectives and goals to meet the needs of the student population.

Works through issues with a variety of stakeholders : students, employers, alumni, and faculty. Identifies and capitalizes on connections between groups of stakeholders and leverage those connections in unique ways through events and interactions.

Makes process recommendations for improved operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Preferred

Juris Doctor (JD)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

2 years in career consulting or related field

Preferred

Experience in employer relations; developing and maintaining relationships with employers, community organizations, or volunteers

Instructional design experience

Experience working in a one-on-one capacity

Event planning experience

SKILLS

Required

Proficient communication skills

Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Highly thorough and dependable

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Counseling skills, program development skills, understanding of college student success, knowledge of career development services in higher education, ability to interpret career assessments

Preferred

Demonstrates knowledge of employers and industry, job search strategies, job market trends, employer relations, contemporary recruitment practices, and / or trends in career services

Ability to build strong relationships

Ability to deliver workshops and presentations to diverse audiences

Possesses creative problem-solving skills

Proficient with technology (career services management platform, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

IU Indianapolis Campus

Advertised Salary

45,000.00 - $62,379.20 per year based on education and experience.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance paid by IU

Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting

Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year

Generous paid time off plans

Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Career

FLSA : Exempt

Job Function : Student Services

Job Family : Career Services

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Salary : $45,000 - $62,379

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