ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - CAREER CENTER

Job Number:

10-SA-007

Status:

RFT

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, plus some evenings & weekends

Salary:

Commensurate with experience


Requirements

Education:

Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling or related field is required.

Experience/Skills:

Valparaiso University is seeking someone who cares about and understands students, who can help students individually and in groups with career decision-making and job-hunting skills, who can help students understand and market their education and experience, and who is committed to the mission of Valparaiso University. A master's degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling or a related field is required.

Additional specific qualifications preferred include:

  • Experience in a career office, business development or recruiting setting
  • Familiarity with assessment instruments (i.ie. Strong, MBTI, etc)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows including word processing, knowledge of database programs, and Internet research
  •  Experience working with college students, faculty, staff and employers
  • Experience in advising/counseling and in presenting workshops or public speaking; excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of the Career Center, the Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Director and staff in the overall coordination and implementation of programs and services provided by the Career Center. The ideal candidate can work well with students, faculty, staff, employers and alumni.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide career counseling through scheduled and walk-in appointments, and groups
  • Advise students on their job, internship and graduate school searches, and critique students' written job search materials (resumes, cover letters and personal statements)
  • Assist with existing programs and services that include, but not limited to, Career and Graduate School Fairs, mock interviews; developing and implementing an Alumni Career Network
  • Design, create and conduct career-related programs and workshops for undergraduate and graduate students of all colleges and majors
  • Collaborate and work with alumni, faculty, employers and a variety of offices on campus including but not limited to academic departments, Alumni Relations, Admissions and The Graduate School 

This is a full-time, 12-month position. Salary commensurate with experience.

 To Apply:

Send a letter of application, resume and names and telephone numbers of three references to:
Tom Cath
Director of the Career Center
1509 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN  46383

Confidential inquires and questions concerning this search may be directed to Tom.Cath@valpo.edu

Review of applicants will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.

Valparaiso University, founded in 1859, is a comprehensive university offering outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs. The University promotes a basic liberal arts curriculum and features strong colleges of Engineering, Nursing and Business Administration. Known colloquially as Valpo, the University is a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom and faith, preparing students to lead and to serve in both church and society.

Valparaiso University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Valparaiso University 1700 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383