Assistant Director Career Development
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational UnitThe mission of the Career Services Center (CSC) is to provide professionial guidance and resources to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni for their lifelong career development. Programs and services are designed to educate, counsel, and involve students and alumni in career planning and decision-making, experimental learning, continuing education, and/or employment search activities. To provide these programs and services, the Career Services Center establishes mutually beneficial relationships with students, alumni, employers, faculty, staff, and the community.
Position SummaryProvides career coaching to students in the undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as recent graduates, to maximize their career potential and readiness; Conduct career development workshops and seminars on topics including self-assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and job search strategies; works closely with the Associate Director and team of professional career coaches on all planning and future initiatives. Reports directly to Associate Director for Career Development.
•Knowledge of career development principles and possesses excellent coaching skills.
•Ability to interact with the public, students, faculty and other staff members to accomplish office goals.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
•Knowledge of current employment trends.
•Must be able to apply excellent judgment to make decisions and work independently.
•Excellent organizational and time management skills.
•Ability to organize work tasks and establish priorities.
•Knowledge of leadership, work style, and personality tests is preferred.
•Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
•Proficiency with relevant computer programs and database entry and management.
•Open, friendly personable attitude.
•Ability to manage a reasonable work load with occasional high-stress and fast-paced periods.
•Ability to work some evening and/or weekend hours as required.
-Master’s degree in Human Resources, Higher Education, Counseling, Business, or closely related field, completed by June 2019; OR commensurate experience in industry, or working with career seekers.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications1-3 years experience in a career services, counseling, outplacement, recruiting, HR, or higher education environment strongly preferred. Will entertain applicants with less than 1 year post-graduate experience.
Experience developing/presenting workshops, educational or training events; preferably in Liberal Arts or Business.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name
- Company Name
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Career Coaching
Essential Tasks•Develops and delivers career coaching services to students and recent graduates from all colleges and schools at UNC Greensboro.
•Priority coaching focus will be College of Arts and Sciences or Bryan School of Business and Economics.
•Utilizes group coaching techniques in working with student populations.
•Administers and interprets career instruments as certifications allow. Our team currently makes use of Strong Interest Inventory, the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, StrengthsFinder, and others. Must be willing to train in other areas of career assessment.
•Makes independent decisions regarding service and student issues.
Programming and Event Management
Essential Tasks•Develops and implements career development plan to select Schools liaised; including the development of specialized programming as relevant to students needs and maintaining communication with faculty and staff.
•Develops effective educational programs and tools for career searches and deploys in 1:1, small and large group settings.
•Delivers programming for campus wide events, specialized programming to select groups of students, and core workshops.
•Assists in the staffing of campus career fairs and other off-wide events each year.
•Collaborates closely with College/School administrators, employer relations, alumni relations, and student leaders.
Specialized Projects/Other Responsibilities
Essential Tasks•Provides content expertise for career development and management materials, handouts, and other guides for students.
•Assists in the development of outcomes to participation in programs and education for students.
•Researches and stays informed on hiring practices, employment trends and other labor related issues.
•Assists the career team in other projects assigned.
•Assists in the collection of relevant data to support office trending analysis, reports and other metrics uses.
•Participates in University events such as orientation, open house and others, to promote and represent the CSC.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.
R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).
Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - F, Vision-Skilled Trades - O, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R, Climbing-Stairs - O Work Environment Inside - F Applicant Documents Required Documents- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
- UNCGjobsearch Website
- Greensboro News & Record
- Other Newspaper
- NCWorks.gov
- UNC System Job Board
- Other Online Job Board
- Personal Networking
- NCAPPA
- SRAPPA
- Raleigh News & Observer
- HigherEdJobs
- If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a Masters degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in Career Services and/or Higher Education?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations?
- No
- Yes
- * How many years of experience in a directly related field do you have?
- No Response
- 6 or more years
- 5 years
- 4 years
- 3 years
- 2 years
- 1 year
- 4 months
- less than 4 months
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
- Website
- https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
- Telephone
- 336-334-5009
- Location
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723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
US
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