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Career Success Associate

Employer
Raritan Valley Community College
Location
North Branch, NJ
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Student Affairs, Career Services
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

Category:: Administrative and Professional
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Department:: Career Success & Experiential Learning
Locations:: North Branch, NJ
Posted:: Jan 28, 2025
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: JF#18-25
Position ID:: 185072

About Raritan Valley Community College:


Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.


The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.



Job Description:


RVCC is currently seeking a Senior Career Success Associate to carry out the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the department. This Career Associate provides career education and support to meet students' and graduates' career development needs in the following areas: career readiness, including but not limited to resume writing, interviewing, workplace professionalism, industry expectations, internship prep, and employment; including partnering with faculty to deliver customized career seminars.


This includes equipping students for making career plans by understanding career assessments and facilitating awareness of their work-related strengths, skills, interests, and values and understanding the work environment; preparing students for finding suitable employment by enhancing their job search skills and fostering relationships with the employer community to provide students with opportunities to develop professional skills, integrate academic learning with work, and prepare for employment.


The individual provides career coaching and professional development support to RVCC students, inclusive of underrepresented student populations, through coaching, co-leading mentoring programs, and department-wide initiatives including partnering with faculty to integrate career readiness into the curriculum. Additionally, this Career Associate will oversee the online job/internship database.


Essential Duties:


Assess student/alumni career readiness and educate students on job search techniques including resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, branding and networking including LinkedIn and digital portfolios, and the multi-dimensional job search process.


Oversee, as assigned, career-related campus outreach efforts by designing and presenting career-related educational programs and presentations to students in classroom settings and for various campus clubs and student organizations.


Assess programs and services for both internal and external constituents., evaluate data,


and make changes as required to improve student outcomes.


Act as liaison with employers to develop employment, corporate partnerships, and mentoring opportunities for RVCC students. Identify competencies and characteristics sought by employers.


Oversee and serve as the lead Handshake Administrator for both the employer and student facing platforms.


Guide students, alumni, and faculty with the use of the online job/internship database and digital portfolio.


Lead communication with RVCC departments to market the use of the online job database and ensure that the postings meet the ethical standards established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).


Supervise the office support professional's work regarding Handshake and the maintaining of the job/internship database and publicize weekly list of relevant job/internship postings to faculty and students.


Coordinate on-campus and/or virtual employer information sessions.


Assist with supervision of the student worker.


Assist in creating and editing newsletters, brochures, and other resource materials for Career Success and external stakeholders.


Oversee maintenance of the Career Success web page. Research appropriate links for inclusion.


Maintain records and compile reports.


Participate in various professional development activities to maintain knowledge of emerging trends in career development through organizations such as NCDA, NACE, and NJC3.


Represent the department at orientation, welcome week, admission's open houses, etc.


Serve on RVCC Industry Advisory Boards.



Requirements:


Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3+ years of work experience in career counseling & career coaching in a higher education setting.


Demonstrated career coaching/counseling skills in engaging a diverse student population utilizing student development models and framework.


Knowledge and skills in career development theory, student learning outcomes, and career coaching.


Ability to establish rapport and relate well to students, faculty, employers, parents, alumni, and staff.


Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all components of the College and external constituents.


Experience in creating and implementing programs, presentations, and workshops in-person and in a remote environment.


Ability to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employers.


Comfortable working with computer technology and online web-based services.


Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently; well-organized and detail-oriented; problem solving and project management skills.


Experience administering standard career assessments such as: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and Clifton StrengthsFinder.


Knowledge and skills in outreach and marketing, including digital flier design and creative student engagement.


MS Office & Outlook proficiency.


Preferred Qualifications:


Knowledge of NACE Career Readiness Competencies.


Experience using Handshake job database platform.


Experience using Canva.


Experience with conducting department learning outcome assessment.


Demonstrated knowledge of career development pedagogy and frameworks.



Additional Information:


Schedule:


12-month Administrator; 37.5 hours per week.



Application Instructions:


As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package.

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.


Organization

Welcome to Raritan Valley Community College, where we’re dedicated to transforming lives by providing high-quality, affordable, and innovative education. RVCC is committed to meeting the higher education needs of the communities we serve, whether it’s preparing students for transfer to a four-year institution or offering technical training for those interested in pursuing a new career path or upgrading their skills. RVCC is nationally recognized for its educational excellence, innovative programming, extensive service to the community, and environmental leadership.

RVCC is a great place for students to start their college education and then transfer to a four-year college or university. To facilitate students’ seamless transfer after graduation, the College has agreements with close to 80 colleges and universities in New Jersey, across the country, and abroad. Our students have transferred to the top colleges and universities in New Jersey and across the nation, including Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, the University of Pennsylvania, and New York University. 

For students looking to train for a career, RVCC is leading the way thanks to a $4.6 million workforce training grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. In partnership with local industry, RVCC is reinventing workforce and technical training by identifying the long-term workforce needs of the region and developing programs that provide students with all the skills and hands-on experience they need to succeed.

We also recognize that there is more to a successful college experience than just classroom learning. Our co-curricular offerings—including clubs, student government, athletic programs, and leadership development opportunities—are thriving. RVCC’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and its Enactus team have earned regional and national honors. And the College’s Service Learning Program has been included on the President’s Community Service Honor Roll for eight consecutive years. Service Learning provides students with the opportunity to serve their communities while enabling community organizations to benefit from the students’ time, energy, and knowledge. 

(President’s Welcome)

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