Career Services Director manages the operation of student career service office to provide job opportunities and career counseling services. Markets the university's Career Services program and its graduates for existing employer relationships and for the development of new employer relationships. Being a Career Services Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to head of a unit/department. The Career Services Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Career Services Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Associate Director, Business Career Services enable successful employment outcomes for graduate students. The coach provides career exploration, career assessment interpretation, resume/cover letter review, interviewing preparation, connections to alumni and employers and overall job search support (at either individual or group level). Develops strong relationships with students, faculty and staff that support graduate programs and keeps them informed and engaged on employment status and potential action plans to support student success and provides them with ongoing data metrics and insights. Stays informed on industry knowledge and trends as well as employer landscape and professional associations to be able to most effectively coach students. Serve as primary contact and owner for various career development resources utilized by the Business Career Services (BCS); actively research and evaluate additional resources that could be adopted by BCS. Works closely with BCS team and colleagues to contribute to the success of career services and student success initiatives.
About Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business: The Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business aspires to take a top 25 program and transform it into a top 10 program that competes for the best students in the country. The key components of this transformation are:
Career Bound and the Larsen Leader’s Academy. Programs that sharply improve students’ professional competencies by providing enhanced coaching and mentoring alongside an integrated curricular/co-curricular approach to professional development.
A cover letter is required to be fully considered
Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline
Preferred:
Additional Information:
Professional 3
Pay Band S060
Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php
Job Code #20002165
Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/