Category:: Staff and Administrators
Department:: 7290 (UA-Clark Connect)
Locations:: Worcester, MA
Posted:: Nov 20, 2020
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time - Exempt
Ref. No.:: 190235
Position ID:: 126531

About Clark University:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub

Job Description:

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Project, Internship and Research Funding

• Advise students and assist with completion of applications.
• Create systems to track student participation, completion of requirements, and outcomes.
• Market funding options to students and the Clark community; partner with offices across campus to ensure that historically underrepresented student groups have support in exploring and applying to opportunities.
• Develop and present information sessions about opportunities for students, faculty, and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with ClarkCONNECT/University Advancement to identify opportunities for alumni engagement.
• Develop advising materials for specific opportunities.
• Manage budgets associated with on-campus funding programs.
• Coordinate and manage award committees for awards overseen by the Career Connections Center; liaise with Clark academic departments for applications overseen by individual departments.
• Guide students receiving awards to develop and deliver posters and professionally discuss their funded experiences to donors, faculty and other students as required.
• Serve as a campus-wide clearing house for student participation.
• Create and present an annual funding impact report.
  

Career Adviser

• Working primarily with students in the sciences, provide undergraduate students with guidance and information regarding career exploration, options and decision-making, goal setting, and job searching.
• Meet with students one-on-one and in-group settings to assist with resume preparation, interviewing skills, and other skill development as needed.
• Contribute to the design, creation and maintenance of on-demand career readiness resources for students and faculty.
• Partner with STEM faculty and other Clark offices to develop and deliver STEM-related career programming which prepares students for internships, career selection and employment.
• Participate in career fairs and other large-scale Career Connections Center events.
• Advise students on how to utilize effectively Clark resources.
• Participate in professional development activities and associations.
• Maintain student files and records.
• Attend and participate in all relevant Career Connections Center staff meetings and trainings.
• Provide data and information for reports when appropriate, and develop recommendations for consideration and approval.
• Expand opportunities for a diverse group of students, including but not limited to: first generation students, students of color, LGBTQ+ students, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
• Academic background and/or professional experience in a STEM discipline
• Two to three years of experience in a University environment directly working with an undergraduate population in an advising-related function, or related experience
• Exceptional organizational and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be self-directed with the ability to work independently
• Ability to organize, analyze, prioritize, and problem-solve within a fast-paced office environment with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrated program management skills, including the ability to evaluate and improve programs over time
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff as well as members of the Clark community
• Ability to engage and adapt programming content to large and small groups of students
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations
• Ability to analyze and address the educational, personal, and professional needs of students
• Demonstrated experience with database-related software and/or student information systems
• Familiarity with academic advising, career advising, and/or student development theories a plus
• Experience working with diverse populations and an ability to prepare and guide diverse individuals toward future opportunities
• Prior experience working with and contributing to a diverse workplace with the ability to interact effectively with a broad range of constituents on campus
• Available to work some nights and weekends

This is a Full-time position with excellent benefits, which include employee and family tuition benefits, 4 weeks' vacation, generous retirement plan, free use of campus fitness center and many more.

Additional Information:

Clark University embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action as core values: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Diversity Statement - A one page statement describing the role that career services plays in advancing inclusive excellence, and include recent examples from your own work where possible.

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.