: Position Summary The Assistant Director of the Dolan Career Development Center plays a key role in advancing student career readiness and employer engagement across the undergraduate and graduate business population. This position provides career coaching, instructs students, oversees signature programs, liaises with faculty, supervises student staff, and builds relationships with employers and alumni. The Assistant Director also leads programming and supports students’ university goals related to workforce development and equity in career outcomes. Key Responsibilities 1. Career Coaching & Instruction Provide individual and group career coaching for undergraduate and graduate students on topics such as resume and cover letter writing, job and internship search strategies, interviewing, networking, and LinkedIn.

Instruct assigned sections of and oversee course scheduling, and assessment efforts.

Collaborate on tailored support for Accounting and Undeclared business students, serving as a liaison to academic departments and student affinity groups.

2. Program Leadership & Employer Engagement Design, coordinate, and evaluate career programming such as career workshops, networking events, alumni panels, employer site visits, and mock interviews.

Lead Bank of America-sponsored initiatives, including , , and the .

Support operation of Professionals in Residence (PIR) mentors.

Partner with employers and alumni to increase recruitment, hiring pipelines, and student exposure to professional networks.

3. Supervision & Team Coordination Recruit, train, and supervise career specialists (student staff) who support resume reviews and (drop-in hours).

Provide mentorship and professional development for student workers and support onboarding efforts.

4. Data & Strategy Track and analyze student engagement across services such as: Drop-in hours Career Readiness Seminar completion and outcomes Signature programs and employer events

Use data to assess program impact, identify student needs, and inform continuous improvement and strategic planning.

Contribute to grant reporting and presentations, including the .

5. Marketing & Outreach Promote career services and events via Constant Contact, Canva, Campus Labs, and LinkedIn.

Create monthly newsletters to communicate and promote job, internship, and event opportunities.

6. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree

1–2 years of experience in career services, higher education, student affairs, human resources, or a related field

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

Organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience working with diverse populations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred: Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Business, or a related field

Teaching, public speaking, or training experience

Experience using assessment and data tools to inform decision-making

Special Requirements Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Category: Academic - Admin Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

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