Job no: 494037
Work type: Administrative (Full Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Student Development/Residence Life

Job Title: Director of Career Development

Reporting Relationship: Levi Huffman

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: Career Development-IWU Marion

Campus Location: Barnes Student Center

Summary of Position: The Director of Career will focus on building relationships with students at IWU on the Marion campus and increasing their participation in career programming, one-on-one career advising, vocational assessments, and networking events with employers. The Director will work with the Associate Dean of Life Calling & Career to help students build professional relationships for their future internships and employment. This role involves strong relationship building skills, strong listening and communication skills, and an interest and understanding of careers and skills needed within various industries. The Director will regularly present on career related topics in classrooms and workshops.

Duties and Responsibilities

• %Counsel students regarding the application of life calling as applicable to career choice and development
• %Administer and debrief career assessment instruments in one-on-one and group settings
• Supervise Career Graduate Assistant
• Advise students regarding resume writing, interviewing, job search skills, and other professional development topics
• Assist students in pursuing internships
• Create and deliver presentations regarding career topics in the classroom
• Implement marketing campaigns to promote student participation in career coaching services, ultimately increasing student and alumni participation in career coaching
• Provide students with relevant occupational, educational, and employment information to help them explore a broad range of career options and professional development strategies
• Utilize Handshake software to administer email communication to student body on Life Calling and Career resources and events and monitor appointment analytics
• Actively serve on CAPE Grant Review Committee
• Attend Grant County TALENT Coalition meetings
• Guide students in the development of their Handshake and LinkedIn profiles
• Oversee the “Career Closet” collection, recording, and display process
• Maintain resources for students on employment trends
• Supervise and train Career Coach and Career Student Intern(s)
• Build relationships with students and gain student interest in career advising
• Represent career & life calling at Visit Days, New Student Registration, Job Fairs, and other programs
• Work collaboratively to create and execute year-end report
• Work with the Director of Life Calling to develop a seamless coaching program that will facilitate the understanding and implementation of life calling into career decisions
• Event planning, scheduling, and coordination
• Provide a variety of career readiness services for university departments and 1,400 IWU student workers
• Build and maintain relationships with campus employers and assist in assessment processes of student work performance
• Work with the Director of Life Calling to build a strong representation of department events and resources to the IWU community

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Masters degree

Experience

• Career services, career development, and/or counseling
• Public speaking
• Informed on personality and vocational assessments
• Higher education/work with college students

Required Skills

• Presenting
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Teaching

Diversity Statement

IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Advertised: 20 Aug 2024 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Nov 2024 US Eastern Standard Time