Associate Director, Career Services

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Department Summary

The Wilson Jones Career Center (WJCC) in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business (RCOB) is a satellite of the UNT Career Center offering parallel services exclusively to the students and graduates of the G. Brint Ryan College of Business.

Position Overview

The Wilson Jones Career Center offers comprehensive services to students, including career decision-making, internship preparation and advising, job searching, and professional development. The WJCC is heavily engaged with the academic departments in RCOB and provides tailored services to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in the academic departments, and collaborates closely with the Academic Advising staff on career and professional development of students. The staff in the Wilson Jones Career Center are part of the College's larger professional development program and may support classroom instruction for professional development embedded in RCOB courses. The Career Center in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business also conducts employer relations, assists recruiters in developing connections with the College faculty, and conducts ongoing recruiting for interns and full-time hires. The staff in the Wilson Jones Career Center coordinate closely with the UNT Career Center to support large career fairs and recruiting events and to conduct on-campus recruiting and interviewing.

The Associate Director, UNT Career Center, G. Brint Ryan College of Business reports to the Senior Associate Director, UNT Career Center, G. Brint Ryan College of Business, and collaborates on the management and delivery of career services to the G. Brint Ryan College of Business students, faculty, staff, and recruiting constituents through direct oversight of the Career Coaching Team.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and four years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of career advising and development. Knowledge of university operations, policies, and procedures. Working knowledge of computer technology and applications in the career services field. Ability to deal tactfully with students, individually and in group situations. Excellent presentation and coaching skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to supervise, train, and plan the work of subordinates. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: an MBA or a Master's in Higher Education, a minimum of 2 years of experience in business career services, and/or one of the following areas: Accounting, Finance, IT, Marketing, Logistics, Management, or Human Resources, and training in career development theory.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Coordinate and oversee educational and professional development initiatives designed to support career readiness and success of students in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. 
• Provide strategic oversight of Career Coach initiatives and Professional Development Series programming, including program development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement to expand student reach, enhance effectiveness, and ensure efficient delivery of career services throughout the College. 
• Supervise and develop full-time Career Education staff through effective hiring, training, coaching, performance management, evaluation, and ongoing professional development. 
• Lead the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, supervision, professional development, and evaluation of WJCC Graduate Assistants, Student Assistants, and Peer Ambassadors, and partner with the Associate Director for Internships to ensure coordinated hiring, training, and development for staff that supports internship-related programs and services. 
• As needed, provides comprehensive career and professional Advising to students on career related and job search topics. 
• In collaboration with the WJCC Project Specialist, manages daily operations of the Wilson Jones Career Center, including oversight of the front desk operations, student-facing services, and interview suites. 
• Manages LMS Resume Assignments that support selected academic courses, including design and delivery of assignments, faculty outreach, and training of students and full-time staff who assist with assignments. 
• Coordinates with the WJCC Project Specialist on the collection and analysis of assessment data related to career coaching programs and services and contributes to the development of short- and long-term goals for the Wilson Jones Career Center. 
• Collaborates with the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Senior Associate Director to develop, implement, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and operational practices for the UNT Career Center and Wilson Jones Career Center. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

8 AM - 5 PM Monday-Friday

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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