What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Career Planning (Appendix A) position at The State University of New York?
Job Details
SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Professional)
Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:
Department: Career Resource Center
Budget Title: Director of Career Planning (Appendix A)
Local Title: Director of Career Resource Center
Posting Date: November 25, 2024
Classification: SL-5
Duties: The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz invites applications for the role of Director of the Career Resource Center. This is a full-time, 12-month, Appendix-A position (see the SUNY Board of Trustees Policies). The Director of the Career Resource Center provides leadership and direction for a comprehensive career planning office with a mission to support the college's students and alumni as well as the career planning and executing process by providing resources and opportunities for networking with employers and alumni, experiential education, career exploration, and increased self-awareness.
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
Candidates Will Be Required To Electronically Submit
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at https://www.newpaltz.edu/police/clery- compliance/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/
Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2683
Application for Employment
SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Professional)
Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:
Department: Career Resource Center
Budget Title: Director of Career Planning (Appendix A)
Local Title: Director of Career Resource Center
Posting Date: November 25, 2024
Classification: SL-5
Duties: The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz invites applications for the role of Director of the Career Resource Center. This is a full-time, 12-month, Appendix-A position (see the SUNY Board of Trustees Policies). The Director of the Career Resource Center provides leadership and direction for a comprehensive career planning office with a mission to support the college's students and alumni as well as the career planning and executing process by providing resources and opportunities for networking with employers and alumni, experiential education, career exploration, and increased self-awareness.
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
- Personnel management, budgeting, program planning, and career advising/counseling
- Lead office in strategic planning using data to establish short and long-term goals for all stakeholders.
- Encourage and plan professional development activities.
- Supervise 6 professional staff and 2 administrative support staff.
- Identify student needs for information and advising on career planning, employment, graduate schools, and scholarships.
- Work collaboratively with Career Resource Center staff and campus partners to create programs, services, and resources to meet students’, alumni, and employers’ career related needs.
- Work in tandem with campus partners to develop and implement diversity programming.
- Oversee the Career Resource Center’s website ensuring up-to-date information and resources.
- Prepare and present the annual report to the Student Affairs division.
- Possess a high level of technical proficiency (e.g., Handshake, Terminalfour, Qualtrics, Wufoo, Emma)
- Maintain membership and active involvement in professional organizations.
- Complete annual performance reviews.
- Advise/counsel students on an individual and group basis regarding career planning and employment issues.
- Administer and interpret career related assessments.
- Develop and deliver workshops and career-related programs.
- Familiar with career counseling/advising theory and techniques and the principles of college student development.
- Represent SUNY New Paltz in various professional organizations and address a wide range of constituencies as chief spokesperson for the University’s undergraduate career planning.
- Addresses alumni groups, parents, faculty, student organizations, and other administrators on career-related issues. Makes concerted effort to develop new partnerships with parents and faculty.
- Serve on college-wide committees and represent the Career Resource Center on task as requested by the President and/or Vice President for Student Affairs
- Chair and/or serve on search committees as requested and as availability allows.
- Familiar with career related issues/challenges that impact neurodiverse individuals.
- Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or equivalent
- Five or more years of experience in career development and/or employment counseling or the equivalent.
- Two or more years of experience in higher education
- Two or more years of experience in a senior or leadership role
Candidates Will Be Required To Electronically Submit
- cover letter
- resume
- contact information for three professional references
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at https://www.newpaltz.edu/police/clery- compliance/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/
Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2683
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