What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Success Associate - Raritan Valley Community College position at Raritan Valley Community College?
RVCC is currently seeking a Senior Career Success Associate to carry out the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the department. This Career Associate provides career education and support to meet students' and graduates' career development needs in the following areas: career readiness, including but not limited to resume writing, interviewing, workplace professionalism, industry expectations, internship prep, and employment; including partnering with faculty to deliver customized career seminars.
This includes equipping students for making career plans by understanding career assessments and facilitating awareness of their work-related strengths, skills, interests, and values and understanding the work environment; preparing students for finding suitable employment by enhancing their job search skills and fostering relationships with the employer community to provide students with opportunities to develop professional skills, integrate academic learning with work, and prepare for employment.
The individual provides career coaching and professional development support to RVCC students, inclusive of underrepresented student populations, through coaching, co-leading mentoring programs, and department-wide initiatives including partnering with faculty to integrate career readiness into the curriculum. Additionally, this Career Associate will oversee the online job/internship database.
Essential Duties:
Assess student/alumni career readiness and educate students on job search techniques including resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, branding and networking including LinkedIn and digital portfolios, and the multi-dimensional job search process.
Oversee, as assigned, career-related campus outreach efforts by designing and presenting career-related educational programs and presentations to students in classroom settings and for various campus clubs and student organizations.
Assess programs and services for both internal and external constituents., evaluate data,
and make changes as required to improve student outcomes.
Act as liaison with employers to develop employment, corporate partnerships, and mentoring opportunities for RVCC students. Identify competencies and characteristics sought by employers.
Oversee and serve as the lead Handshake Administrator for both the employer and student facing platforms.
Guide students, alumni, and faculty with the use of the online job/internship database and digital portfolio.
Lead communication with RVCC departments to market the use of the online job database and ensure that the postings meet the ethical standards established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Supervise the office support professional's work regarding Handshake and the maintaining of the job/internship database and publicize weekly list of relevant job/internship postings to faculty and students.
Coordinate on-campus and/or virtual employer information sessions.
Assist with supervision of the student worker.
Assist in creating and editing newsletters, brochures, and other resource materials for Career Success and external stakeholders.
Oversee maintenance of the Career Success web page. Research appropriate links for inclusion.
Maintain records and compile reports.
Participate in various professional development activities to maintain knowledge of emerging trends in career development through organizations such as NCDA, NACE, and NJC3.
Represent the department at orientation, welcome week, admission's open houses, etc.
Serve on RVCC Industry Advisory Boards.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of work experience in career counseling & career coaching in a higher education setting.
Demonstrated career coaching/counseling skills in engaging a diverse student population utilizing student development models and framework.
Knowledge and skills in career development theory, student learning outcomes, and career coaching.
Ability to establish rapport and relate well to students, faculty, employers, parents, alumni, and staff.
Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all components of the College and external constituents.
Experience in creating and implementing programs, presentations, and workshops in-person and in a remote environment.
Ability to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employers.
Comfortable working with computer technology and online web-based services.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently; well-organized and detail-oriented; problem solving and project management skills.
Experience administering standard career assessments such as: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and Clifton StrengthsFinder.
Knowledge and skills in outreach and marketing, including digital flier design and creative student engagement.
MS Office & Outlook proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of NACE Career Readiness Competencies.
Experience using Handshake job database platform.
Experience using Canva.
Experience with conducting department learning outcome assessment.
Demonstrated knowledge of career development pedagogy and frameworks.
Additional Information:
Schedule:
12-month Administrator; 37.5 hours per week.
