Description:

The Associate Director for Career Development is responsible for developing and managing career development functions, educating students about the world of work, developing/enhancing partnerships.

Provides guidance and structure for a range of services offered by career services including, career preparation, entry-level jobs, career opportunities, outreach/marketing resources and events, alumni employment services, staff orientation, and programming.

Develop career-related programs (i.e., workshops/seminars, etc.) including implementation and evaluation.

This role develops strong partnerships with academic colleges and student groups and organizations.

Supervises career development team (full-time career coaches and student peer career coaches).

The Associate Director is also a part of the OCS executive leadership team which provides the vision for the office.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The mission of the Office of Career Services ( OCS ) is to provide centralized, comprehensive and progressive inter-disciplinary programs, services and resources to prepare the over 13,400+ A&T students for the achievement of successful personal and professional career development to meet the needs of a global society.

Career Services is customer focused and centralizes the functions of full-time employment, summer internships, cooperative education, part-time employment, post graduation employment, and career counseling.

The centralized, comprehensive and progressive programs, services and resources provided by the Office are tailored to be a gateway for the enhancement of the skills necessary to keep the A&T Aggie competitive in the workplace.

The Office brings over 800 employers to campus and provides more than 15,000 position announcements yearly.

Individuals who are formally enrolled in a degree-granting program at the University, or who are alumni, are eligible to use the facilities, programs, and services.

Requirements:

Masters Degree in Counseling or related field with five years experience in career services, human resources, and career-related workshop/seminar development and training.

Demonstrated knowledge of career services software. Strong Microsoft Office, assessment, analytical, written and oral communications, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

Seven years experience in career services, human resources, and career-related workshop/seminar development and training. Career assessment certification desired.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits

• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

• Campus Recreation Center Discount

• University Bookstore Discount

  This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.