What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Career Services position at Shepherd University?
To be considered for this position, interested applicants must apply online to Shepherd University's career portal - https://jobs-shepherd.peopleadmin.com/postings/14855
Established in 1871, Shepherd University is a premier public university, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, offering a wide spectrum of academic programs to students in West Virginia, across the country, and around the globe. Thanks to our convenient location and affordable pricing, Shepherd is considered a second home to many residents of West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.
Shepherd University seeks a Director of Career Services to join our team!
The Director of Career Services develops initiatives that enhance student, employer, and alumni engagement while overseeing services aligned with Shepherd University’s mission. This role ensures support for a diverse campus population and fosters students’ professional and career development. The Director builds relationships with employers, faculty, and staff to support student and alumni success. Responsibilities include meeting with students to plan and implement post-graduation goals, delivering career-related presentations, and coordinating career fairs, informational sessions, and other campus events.
Minimum Qualifications:
A master’s degree and at least two years of experience working with college students in a career or academic advising (or related) capacity.
Equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered as meeting the minimum qualifications, at the direction of the hiring supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications:
Significant college career and/or academic advising experience
Experience teaching or delivering presentations to college-level audiences
Ability to interpret MBTI and the Strong Interest Inventory
Banner and DegreeWorks (or similar program) experience
Proficient in use of social media platforms and website maintenance (Wordpress or similar)
An understanding of the principles of college student development and the policies and structure of a typical, four-year, public university.
Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
We believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. Shepherd University offers generous employee benefits, including:
- 13 paid holidays
- 24 days annual leave (vacation) per year
- 18 sick days per year and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members
- Wide range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks
- Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents
Shepherd University is an equal opportunity institution. The University neither affiliates knowingly with, nor grants recognition to, any individual, group or organization having policies that discriminate. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48,000 - $54,000
