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Are you passionate about guiding students and alumni towards their career goals? Rollins College is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join us as a full-time Assistant Director/Career Readiness Coach. In this role, you will:
Provide personalized career advising to a diverse group of students and alumni.
Plan and execute impactful career readiness initiatives and events.
Co-lead engaging career development training and workshops for CCLP staff and campus communities.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with student groups, faculty, staff, alumni, campus partners, and employers to foster a culture of career readiness at Rollins College. Reporting to the Associate Director of Career Integration and Internships, you will play a key role in shaping the future careers of our students.
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and helping others succeed, we would love to hear from you!
Primary Responsibilities:
Career Advising and Outreach
Serve as lead career advisor and professional development resource for students and alumni by providing one-on-one advising with all phases of career development including assessment, major exploration, career exploration and industry research, identification of appropriate internship opportunities, job search skill development, and graduate/professional school research and applications.
Develop and implement comprehensive career readiness programming and resources for students and alumni.
Co-develop content, maintain resources, and co-lead innovative trainings for CCLP staff, faculty and campus partners on effective facilitation of career development topics including resume writing, interview skills, job search strategies, graduate school exploration and admission, networking, and other career topics.
Partner with CCLP team and campus partners on the development and implementation of career integration initiatives in support of Rollins Gateway.
Serve as primary contact and lead in scheduling outreach requests, including classroom visits, student organizations, and residence halls programming.
Manage Handshake career advising appointments and Career Studio advising (virtual and in-person) to meet service demands of students and alumni.
Collect, analyze, and report assessment data pertaining to career advising, Career Studio, outreach, and career readiness initiatives.
Participate in various local, state, regional, and national organizations to gain industry knowledge and operational best practices, as well as develop new career readiness initiatives.
Supervision
Hire, train, supervise, and mentor Graduate Assistants and Career Ambassadors to deliver advising, Career Studio support, and other CCLP services. Primary supervision responsibility of Graduate Assistant, Mental Health Counseling.
Center for Career & Life Planning/Division of Student Affairs
Support Gateway programming, strategy and implementation through cross-departmental collaboration, integration of Gateway language into CCLP programming, and support helping students identify and articulate their Gateway experiences.
Enhance competencies around career advising, access, and DEIB, and implement new learning into CCLP resources and initiatives.
Support Student Affairs initiatives and programs.
Minimum Qualifications & Education:
Bachelor's degree.
A minimum of two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in human resources, counseling, college student personnel, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong counseling and advising skills in career development areas.
Proficient in training, development, and supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative work style.
Ability to engage with diverse populations.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
High level of professionalism and diplomacy.
Familiarity with social media marketing and event promotion.
Excellent assessment and data analysis skills.
Strong technical skills for software setup and maintenance.
Ability to deliver presentations to varied audiences.
Awareness of legal issues in US employment practices.
Understanding of international student needs and legal issues (OPT/CPT).
Commitment to providing inclusive career advising and support.
Focus on service excellence for all stakeholders.
Work Environment:
Campus-based position with the ability for flexible hybrid scheduling.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and visual strain working on a computer.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:
Cover Letter
Resume
Our Service Excellence Philosophy:
At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.
Click here to learn more about our commitment to Service Excellence at Rollins College!
Diversity & Inclusion at Rollins:
Rollins is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community, and the College celebrates the open exchange of ideas within a climate of civility and mutual respect. We view differences—from race and ethnicity to sexual orientation and political perspectives—as rich opportunities for understanding, learning, and growth. To learn more, please click here.
Through its mission, Rollins College is firmly committed to creating a just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons from historically under-represented minority groups are therefore encouraged to apply. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law, in its educational programs and activities.
Rollins is the best college in Florida, but don't just take our word for it. See what the experts are saying. Explore all of the ways Rollins is top ranked—from our academic excellence and expert faculty to our unparalleled campus and one-of-a-kind study abroad opportunities.