Associate Director, Career Development| Date Posted: | 7/28/2010 | | Position: | Associate Director, Career Development | | Organization: | Northwestern University Career Services | | Description: | City & State: Evanston, ILResponsibilities: The Associate Director serves as the primary planner and coordinator of career services afforded graduate students across Northwestern with attention to disciplinary specialization. These services include career counseling, programming, outreach, and the management of career resources. As a member of the senior management team, responsibilities include 1) supervision of the Career Development unit which serves both undergraduate and graduate students with emphasis on career counseling and assessment and related functions, 2) participation in strategic and operational planning to advance the work of a comprehensive, centralized career center.
Specific responsibilities include continuing to build specialized services and programming for graduate students (Masters and Doctorate) and playing an active role in coordinating career development endeavors with all areas of University Career Services, employer activities, The Graduate School, The Division of Student Affairs, the Northwestern community, and the profession at large. Innovative approaches and collaboration with the campus community are encouraged to address the needs of all students on campus.
Specific Responsibilities:
Contributes as a member of the management team and provides forward-looking leadership and management for the continuing development, effectiveness, and visibility of UCS;
Supervises three professional staff in the Career Development unit and apply principles of strategic planning and evaluation to move toward best practices in the profession;
Assists with administrative responsibilities such as assessment, operations planning, data management, and reporting;
Promotes effective connections with other UCS teams, Division of Student Affairs, and campus units;
Supports ongoing professional development of Career Development team and other UCS staff;
Plans and implements career counseling, programming, and special events appropriate to the needs of graduate students;
Provides consultation both on and off campus on career needs of graduate students;
Develops campus partnerships with graduate student groups, the Graduate School and other academic and campus units;
Reviews and recommends appropriate career resources specific to graduate student population;
Develops materials related to programming and marketing for graduate students;
Assists UCS Employer Relations team in employer outreach that promotes professional opportunities for graduates with advanced degrees;
Conducts assessment and evaluation to support programmatic development and outcomes;
Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
A master's degree required, Ph.D. strongly preferred, in Counseling Psychology or related or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired;
Three to four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of career counseling/career services with preference given to higher education setting; Strong knowledge base in the field of career development;
Demonstrated competencies in administration, supervision of professional staff, including leadership for professional development and advocacy for career development services and programming;
Evidence of ability to collaborate and build partnerships across UCS, Northwestern University, other institutions, and professional organizations;
Knowledgeable in the developmental needs of graduate students and proven ability and experience in counseling and working with graduate students;
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills;
Ability to be flexible and function effectively in a team setting as a leader and contributor and in relationship building;
Proven ability to work with diverse populations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience counseling graduate students on career and related issues;
Experience in managing and supervising professional staff;
Competency in database management and statistical analysis (SPSS, Excel) desirable.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer How To Apply: Go to http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/ and search for Associate Director, Career Development ID# 16187 within the Academic Jobs database. |
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Senior Associate Director, Student Preparation| Date Posted: | 7/27/2010 | | Position: | Senior Associate Director, Student Preparation | | Organization: | Career Advising and Planning Services, University of Chicago | | Description: | City & State: Chicago, ILResponsibilities: As a senior member of the CAPS leadership team, the Senior Associate Director of Student Preparation will report directly to the Director of Career Advising and Planning Services and will directly manage the Associate Director of Undergraduate Student Preparation and the Associate Director of Graduate Career Services. In total, the Senior Associate Director of Student Preparation will be responsible for a team of 8 people. The person will oversee the areas that provide career counseling and programs to students and recent alumni:
The Undergraduate Preparation Team provides general career counseling, career exploration programs, and skill and interest assessment to undergraduate students and recent College alumni. This team teaches students basic skills that will serve them well throughout their professional careers. Working closely with academic departments and other offices across campus, the Undergraduate Preparation Team advises students on securing summer and post-graduation plans. The team administers 60+ programs a year and manages several large initiatives including Chicago Careers in Graduate and Professional Studies and PRISM.
The Graduate Career Services Team provides a variety of resources tailored to the needs of graduate students (master's and PhD), graduate alumni, and postdoctoral researchers, whether they are seeking careers inside or outside of the academy. They provide career counseling to students on career exploration, professional development, networking and job search advising. In addition, they review resumes, CVs, and cover letters. The team also administers a large job shadowing program and holds 50+ programs annually.
The Senior Associate Director of Student Preparation must be able to create a long-range vision for the department while implementing incremental strategies to accomplish these goals. This involves developing a communication strategy both to relevant constituencies as well as to CAPS staff to positively impact post-graduation outcomes for undergraduate and graduate students. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Graduate degree required.
At least five years of leadership experience successfully providing strategic direction and vision, setting priorities, developing and implementing projects and programs, and identifying opportunities for improvement required.
Experience managing a team of people required.
Significant experience pitching new initiatives to potential donors, campus partners, and other stakeholders required.
Demonstrated success in informal and formal mentorship of students and staff required.
Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies required.
Entrepreneurial thinking essential to the success of the position required.
Demonstrated ability to identify funding streams and to secure financial support for programs required.
Exposure to and understanding of a liberal arts education and academically rigorous research university environment preferred.
Ability to follow through on details to ensure positive communication and relationships required.
Familiarity with current economic trends required.
A commitment to building a successful Student Preparation team required.
Excellent written and spoken communications skills required.
Ability to communicate to large groups as well as one-on-one with students, senior management, faculty, alumni, etc. required.
Ability to carry out assignments without detailed instruction and handle competing demands with tact and creativity required.
Ability to successfully manage a workload which balances long-range planning with the unanticipated daily demands of managing a team required.
Demonstrated ability to manage details, meet deadlines, and stay organized required.
Willingness and ability to travel and work some evenings and weekends required. How To Apply: Search on the UChicago jobs site for requisition number 085094: https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp |
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Director of Career Advising| Date Posted: | 7/14/2010 | | Position: | Director of Career Advising | | Organization: | Valparaiso University School of Law | | Description: | City & State: Valparaiso, INResponsibilities: The Valparaiso University School of Law Career Planning Center assists students and alumni with all aspects of career development. Individual consultations include job search strategy development and career planning and assessment. The Director of Career Advising reports to the Executive Director of Career Planning for the Law School. The position is responsible for the comprehensive career advising program for students and alumni in all legal subspecialties, including pro-bono supervision. The role is responsible for relationship management of employers to advance student recruitment and alumni placement. The position manages the development of Alumni Relations strategies and Alumni Council activities. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have leadership experience in student placement, recruiting or career development. Candidates will have strong employee management experience and proven abilities to interact effectively with the Law School administration, faculty, students and alumni. This person will also demonstrate an ability to secure new relationships in the public and private sectors on a national level while simultaneously strengthening relationships with those that already exist.
We seek an individual with the proven ability to lead an effective career advising program, including placement technology systems. Experience in a college or university setting, law firm or corporate recruitment is essential. An advanced degree in human resources, student counseling or related legal field is required – J.D. preferred. The ability to travel nationally is required.
How To Apply: Applications are being received on behalf of Valparaiso University School of Law by Kittleman & Associates, LLC. Valparaiso University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). For Human Resources information, follow this link: http://www.valpo.edu/hr.
Please submit a current CV and letter of application or nomination in electronic form to:
Bernadette A. Collins
bcollins@kittleman.net
Kittleman & Associates, LLC
Willis Tower, 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 8400
Chicago, IL 60606
312-283-8417
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Assistant or Associate Director of Career Development Office, Nagoya, Japan| Date Posted: | 7/13/2010 | | Position: | Assistant or Associate Director of Career Development Office, Nagoya, Japan | | Organization: | Nagoya University | | Description: | City & State: Nagoya, JapanResponsibilities: As a key ambassador of the university this person will help with the overall day-to-day running of the Career Development Office. This person will play a key role in developing and running a Career Development Office with particular responsibility for Program Development: establishing internship programs, career related workshops, networking sessions and other value-added events bringing employers and alumni on campus.
Description:
• Help establish and run the Career Development Office
• Establish programs, such as the internship, to bring employers, alumni, faculty, and students closer and on-campus
• Conduct career related workshops and provide one-on-one career advising to students
• Help forge trusting relationships with regional and multinational organizations that should yield internship and full-time employment opportunities for our students
• Develop and maintain employment related statistics
• Other duties include, but are not limited to, staff supervision, budgeting, facilities management, event planning and coordination, desktop publishing, or greeting/hosting participants
Qualifications: An Effective Asst. or Assoc. Director of Career Development Office will be:
• Enthusiastic about the university, its mission, and the challenges of this role
• An administrator who can think strategically and implement actively hands-on
• Able to set, follow through, and achieve goals, with effective project management experience
• Experience developing sustainable internship programs
• Willingness to develop an office from scratch
• Excellent with communication skills, especially with public speaking and presentations
• Able to converse freely with people from diverse backgrounds and people they just met
• Professional in action, communication, and appearance
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with numerous stakeholders
• Willing to do some domestic travel mostly within Japan to represent the university
• Flexible and open-minded in working in a foreign country
Other Qualifications:
B.A. and advanced experience and knowledge of career management required. M.A. in Higher Education Administration or other relevant advanced degree preferred. English proficiency (written and spoken) required and Japanese (spoken) preferred but not required.
Salary: Salary will approximately be between US$50,000 to US$90,000 annually, contingent on qualifications. How To Apply: Contact: Go Yoshida, Professor, Office of International Strategic Planning; go.yoshida@nagoya-u.jp Comments: About Nagoya University
Nagoya University is a comprehensive national research-intensive university in the heart of Japan. With approximately 16,000 students, of which 1,500 are international, Nagoya University is currently ranked 82nd (Academic Ranking of World Universities) and 92nd (Times Higher Education) globally. The critically acclaimed faculty of Nagoya University have won international awards including the Fields Medal, the King Faisal International Prize, and four Nobel Prizes. With the goal of opening up its departments to greater number of international students while helping to cultivate Japanese students who can thrive in an international environment, Nagoya University is currently expanding the number of programs that will be taught entirely in English. Nagoya University is located in the central Chubu region, one of the most powerful manufacturing regions in the world, with a strong concentration of major multinational corporations. The city of Nagoya is the fourth largest in Japan and provides easy access to Tokyo and Kyoto. The cost of living in Nagoya is relatively affordable, and the city boasts a vibrant culture that combines modern and traditional atmospheres, making it a stimulating and comfortable place to live.
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Manager, North American University Relations| Date Posted: | 6/28/2010 | | Position: | Manager, North American University Relations | | Organization: | Rockwell Automation | | Description: | City & State: Milwaukee, WIResponsibilities: SUMMARY/SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Manager, Human Resources is responsible for managing the North American University Relations Program for Rockwell Automation. The University Relations program is a Rockwell Automation (RA) initiative that ensures positive relationships are built with Key Schools and recruiting needs are met across the U.S. and Canada. This position also manages key projects and initiatives as needed within the HR Talent Acquisition organization. This position drives implementation of key initiatives that reduce cost, lower cycle time and/or improve service delivery quality. This position reports to the North America Talent Acquisition Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Directs activities related to the recruitment and selection of university/college hires for all disciplines across the U.S. and Canada, specifically in support of the key school program and intern/co-op program. Approximately 250 – 400 positions are filled annually through the University Relations Program.
- Partners with RA Businesses HR Leads to ensure hiring needs are met.
- Formulates and implements recruiting strategies, develops effective forecasting methods and drives measurement to ensure overall university relations effectiveness with business needs.
- Manages RA Key School Program strategies and Campus Teams to ensure that recruitment needs are met across North America and recommends changes to the Key School Program as needed.
- Manage National & Regional level career fairs, diversity initiatives, and other organizational relationships for attracting early career talent.
- Manage RA Scholar internship program in partnership with the RA Global Community Relations Group.
- Manages biannual company wide recruiting event, approximately 70 positions are filled through this event annually.
- Manages RA internship and co-op program and policies.
- Responsible for measuring the success of the University Relations program through a variety of reporting and readouts to the businesses and campus teams.
- Serves as key contact and coordination for Campus Managers, Campus Executive Sponsors, business group representatives and university representatives to ensure smooth flow of activities.
- Directly manages RA University Relations Coordinator and University Relation intern(s).
- Manages other Talent Acquisition strategic initiatives as assigned
- Some minimum travel required Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts, Business or related major or equivalent
- 5+ years of Human Resources experience
- 2 years experience working in or with University Relations.
- Requires excellent project management skills
- Experience with managing direct and indirect reporting relationships.
- Requires tolerance for ambiguity, good judgment and a strong sense of quality in work.
- Must possess team facilitation and process consultation skills.
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities, produce excellent work results and follow-through on commitments.
- Must work effectively in a team environment and possess strong commitment to the team and the client.
- Must possess high integrity, self-confidence, and organizational savvy.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills How To Apply: Please apply at www.rockwellautomation.com/careers/searchjobs.html. Search for position #28434. |
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Assistant Directors (anticipated openings)| Date Posted: | 6/16/2010 | | Position: | Assistant Directors (anticipated openings) | | Organization: | The Career Center - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | | Description: | City & State: Champaign, ILResponsibilities: The Assistant Director positions are full-time (100%) 12-month appointments in The Career Center, a unit of Student Affairs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Each Assistant Director conducts individual career and pre-professional counseling appointments, assesses learning outcomes, interprets assessment instruments, plans and presents programs and workshops, coordinates events and activities, utilizes career technologies, communicates electronically, develops print and virtual resources, and has direct contact with students on a daily basis in a variety of settings.
Specific areas of focus for positions may include: 1) Academic and Campus Outreach (coordinate outreach to academic departments and courses, first and second year students, and other campus partners), 2) Student Outreach (lead peer-to-peer career services and facilitate outreach to student organizations/venues), and 3) Employer Connections and Job Preparation (work with employers, manage on-campus recruiting, oversee mock interview program, and support students in their job preparation.
Qualifications: Master’s degree required. Preferred in counseling or related field, educational administration/leadership, human resources, communication, or similar.
1-3 years of relevant work experience required. Preferred in career advising/counseling, outreach to campus constituents/partners, and experiences related to career and student development of college students. Other preferred qualifications include:
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience developing, administering and presenting career programs, seminars and workshops.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to relate effectively with a diverse student population.
• Ability to plan, implement, manage, and evaluate programs/events and projects as well as handle multiple work priorities.
• Possess excellent customer service and public relations skills, and an ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Effective collaboration and communication with students, faculty, administrators and external constituents.
• Experience with information technology including use of the Internet as an advising tool, and familiarity with various word-processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation programs is highly desirable.
Salary: Commensurate with experience. How To Apply: Applications: To apply, please complete a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of the names and contact information (address, phone number, email) for three professional references. For full consideration, all application materials must be received by July 7, 2010. Please contact Imants Jaunarajs at imants@illinois.edu or 217-333-0820 with questions. It is possible there may be more than one hire for this search. Comments: Starting Date: Aug 1, 2010 or as soon as possible after closing date. |
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Assistant Director for Career Development| Date Posted: | 6/11/2010 | | Position: | Assistant Director for Career Development | | Organization: | Webster University Career Services | | Description: | City & State: St. Louis, MOResponsibilities: • Providing comprehensive career counseling to support the career development and job search activities of Webster University students throughout the University network.
• Assisting students with setting career and educational goals and in developing marketable skills through experiential learning opportunities.
• Assisting students in developing job search strategies and in securing meaningful work through job search coaching and referral to appropriate resources.
• Assisting students in understanding and accessing information about applying to graduate school.
• Developing strong relationships with faculty, staff and other campus partners.
• Coordinating and presenting workshops on career related topics including resume writing, interviewing, networking, and job search strategies.
• Attending professional meetings, conferences and workshops to maintain professional competence in labor market trends and occupational information.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in career development and planning, a minimum of one to three years of professional experience, and a comprehensive knowledge of career development, labor market information and job search strategies. Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills are a must. Applicants should also have experience in planning programs and facilitating groups and a demonstrated ability to maintain client confidentiality according to ethical guidelines. Preference will be given to candidates who have knowledge of and experience with administering and interpreting career assessments. Candidates should be computer literate, proficient in a variety of computer applications including word processing, database management, spreadsheets, email, and Internet resources. A master's degree in college student personnel, human resources, counseling or a related field is preferred.
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Webster University offers employees generous benefits (including an on-site fitness center, cultural events, professional development, and tuition remission for employee and dependents) and an entrepreneurial work environment, allowing employees to achieve a high level of professional fulfillment. How To Apply: How to Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for five references, including email address and telephone number to Human Resources, Re: Assistant Director for Career Development, Career Services, Webster University, 470 E. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119 or jobs@webster.edu. Applications will be reviewed as submitted and the search will continue until the position is filled. Comments: Webster University is a private, nonprofit university that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in many fields including business, information technology, psychology, communications, international relations, science, education, fine arts and liberal arts. The main campus is located in Webster Groves, a historical, picturesque suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1915 as a small private college, Webster has grown into an international network of over 100 campuses across the United States, Europe, and Asia. |
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Occupational Therapist| Date Posted: | 6/9/2010 | | Position: | Occupational Therapist | | Organization: | Kenny Rogers Children's Center | | Description: | City & State: Sikeston, MOResponsibilities: This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated PT’s, OT’s and SLP’s that pride themselves in providing quality pediatric therapy to area state and public schools. Our facility has state-of-the-art equipment and we have a prominent reputation in the community.
The Kenny Rogers Children's Center is a favorite charity of the community and we are highlighted during our annual telethon where last year we raised over $295,000. The therapists, kids and area entertainment are televised for two days bringing attention to our work and the need to continue.
Responsibilities:
Function: Evaluate, establish, implement & re-assess Individualized Occupational Therapy programs for children.
Job Description:
1.Screen and evaluate children using standardized test, clinical observations and caregiver inquires.
2.Establish & implement individualized treatment program including child’s history, strength, weaknesses therapeutic interventions & goals.
3.Reassess child’s performance an ongoing basis and adjust treatment program accordingly.
4.Consult and educate caregivers to enhance the implementation of the treatment program.
5.Participate as an active member within a multi-disciplinary team.
6.Provide accurate and timely documentation (daily, monthly & annual evaluation & discharged summary).
7.Participate in on-going continuing education to further enhance you skills and knowledge.
8.Keep O.T. prescription copies in daily files and notify the office manager of expiring orders.(For insurance and Medicaid clients)
Qualifications
•Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
•Missouri License
Benefits
This position offers an exceptional benefits package including:
•Health insurance 100% employer paid with $1500 deductible
•$20,000 life insurance policy paid by the company
•Professional Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate)
•12 Vacation days per year
•8 paid holidays per year (minimally)
•Continuing Education Allowance - $750 increasing every two years thereafter
•Annual Licensing fees paid by company
•Christmas holidays – two weeks paid time off – center closed
•Mileage reimbursement
Qualifications: Qualifications
•Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
•Missouri License
How To Apply: Please send your resume to krcc@charter.net.
You can also send your resume to PO Box 608 in Sikeston. |
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Speech and Language Pathologist| Date Posted: | 6/9/2010 | | Position: | Speech and Language Pathologist | | Organization: | Kenny Rogers Children's Center | | Description: | City & State: Sikeston, MOResponsibilities: This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated PT’s, OT’s and SLP’s that pride themselves in providing quality pediatric therapy to area state and public schools. Our facility has state-of-the-art equipment and we have a prominent reputation in the community.
The Kenny Rogers Children's Center is a favorite charity of the community and we are highlighted during our annual telethon where we raise over $200,000. The therapists, kids and area entertainment are televised for two days bringing attention to our work and the need to continue.
Responsibilities:
Function: Evaluate, establish, implement & re-assess Individualized Speech Therapy programs for children.
Job Description:
1.Screen and evaluate children using standardized test, clinical observations and caregiver inquires.
2.Establish & implement individualized treatment program including child’s history, strength, weaknesses therapeutic interventions & goals.
3.Reassess child’s performance an ongoing basis and adjust treatment program accordingly.
4.Consult and educate caregivers to enhance the implementation of the treatment program.
5.Participate as an active member within a multi-disciplinary team.
6.Provide accurate and timely documentation (daily, monthly & annual evaluation & discharged summary).
7.Participate in on-going continuing education to further enhance you skills and knowledge.
8.Keep speech prescription copies in daily files and notify the office manager of expiring orders.(For insurance and Medicaid clients)
Qualifications: Qualifications
•Master’s Degree w/CCC’s
•Missouri License
How To Apply: Please send your resume to krcc@charter.net or mail it to PO Box 608 in Sikeston, MO 63801 |
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Director of Career Planning and Placement| Date Posted: | 6/4/2010 | | Position: | Director of Career Planning and Placement | | Organization: | Univeristy of Wisconsin-River Falls | | Description: | City & State: River Falls, WIResponsibilities: The University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) invites applications for the Director of Career Planning and Placement. The Director provides the administrative direction for the office under the supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. The Director is responsible for all aspects of the Career Services office, including personnel, budget management, marketing, advising students and alumni in career planning skills and job search strategies, determining priorities, developing and implementing policies, establishing relationships with potential employers, students, faculty/staff, alumni, and career professionals throughout the state.
Appointment
Twelve month, 100% Appointment
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities include strategic planning; University service, collaboration, and marketing; career programming and counseling; assessment, evaluation, and reporting; managing the budget; hiring, training, supervision and leadership; professional development and participation in professional organizations and activities; and coordinating the funding and utilization of technology and other resources to enhance career programs and services.
Qualifications: Required Qualifications
•Master's degree in counseling, college student personnel, student affairs, higher education administration or related field.
•At least 4 years of professional experience in university/college setting or in business in a human resources or training and development function is required.
Preferred Qualifications
•Essential knowledge and capabilities include career counseling techniques, current job trends, career development skills, budget management, strategic planning and marketing abilities.
•Full-time experience on a college/university student services staff.
•Must be able to effectively direct existing, comprehensive career services programs and to develop new ones on his/her own initiative.
•Demonstrated ability to lead and manage personnel.
•Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills and experience in public speaking to effectively work with students, faculty, employers, alumni and the community.
•Demonstrated ability to utilize technology in delivery of services.
•Must demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student populations and ability to contribute to the University's commitment to enhancing student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages. How To Apply: Special instructions to applicants:
Electronic submission of application materials is required. Submit the following materials through the UWRF application website at https://jobs.uwrf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared . (Please do not submit materials to the committee chair or Human Resources.)
1.Resume
2.Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience
3.Separate statement addressing the ability to contribute to the enhancement of student awareness and appreciation of inclusivity
4.Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references that can specifically comment on the applicant's experience and professional preparation
Review of applications will begin on Monday, June 28 th , 2010. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by this date.
Criminal background checks will be conducted on final candidates. Transcripts will be required of all finalists. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Inquires should be addressed to Gretchen Link at: gretchen.a.link@uwrf.edu
The University of Wisconsin River Falls, a member of the University of Wisconsin System, is located in scenic west central Wisconsin, 30 miles from the multi-cultural, multi-ethnic cities of Minneapolis and St Paul. Year-round arts, cultural and recreational events are easily accessible from River Falls. UWRF's 6,500 undergraduate and graduate students pursue degrees in four colleges: Arts and Sciences, Education and Professional Studies; Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Science; and Business and Economics.
The University is committed to creating an educational community which enhances student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnicities and cultures and which actively supports tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each person without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Awareness of and sensitivity to diverse ethnic and cultural heritages are especially sought in applicants.
UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran status and membership in the national guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or the State of Wisconsin. All persons, especially women, persons of color, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
For a copy of UW-River Falls campus safety information see http://www.uwrf.edu/public-safety/resources/crime_report.pdf or call Public Safety at (715) 425-3133 for a paper copy. This material includes crime statistics (Annual Security Report) and information on crime prevention, sexual assault and drug/alcohol issues.
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Mentor Program Coordinator| Date Posted: | 5/28/2010 | | Position: | Mentor Program Coordinator | | Organization: | Lake Forest College | | Description: | City & State: Lake Forest, ILResponsibilities: As a staff member of both the Career Advancement Center and Department of Alumni Relations, the Mentor Program Coordinator works to coach students on professional behavior and to cultivate relationships with alumni volunteers for the purpose of assisting Lake Forest College students in their career exploration and ability to connect their liberal arts education to the world of work.
Duties
•Maintain and create opportunities for alumni to volunteer and connect with students/fellow alumni. This includes coordinating short-term/one-time mentor matches, the year-long Mentor Program, Speed Networking, Etiquette Dinner, mock interviews, internships and other programs that prepare students for the world of work. Candidate will also provide training (in-person and virtual webinars) and develop relevant resource materials for alumni volunteers and students.
•Develop relationships with alumni and serve as liaison to the Alumni Board. Some activities will include: guiding communication strategy and writing targeted messages/quarterly newsletters to a pool of 600+ alumni volunteers, attending Alumni Relations meetings, alumni events, and board meetings.
•Train and advise students on topics such as: networking, resumes, cover letters and interviewing strategies.
•Manage and organize information using technology systems, including the alumni database (Jenzabar), career service management system (NACElink), and website content manager.
•Collaborate with career center staff and key constituent groups to deliver high-quality career-related programming; contribute to assessment efforts and assist with organizing and synthesizing performance metrics.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and experience working with college students and managing volunteers. Candidate must be detail-oriented, adept at building and maintaining relationships, able to present to groups, technologically savvy, demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, have experience coordinating events, and be able to work effectively with culturally diverse students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
In addition, candidate will be an organized self-starter who is adaptable, able to work both autonomously and collaboratively, and possess entrepreneurial spirit with excellent problem-solving skills. Experience with various forms of social media – including Facebook and LinkedIn – is desirable. Able to work some evenings or weekends.
How To Apply: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, résumé, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to:
Lisa Hinkley
Director of Career Services
Lake Forest College
555 North Sheridan Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045-2399
Hinkley@lakeforest.edu
Comments: Review of applications will begin on June 8, and will continue until a successful candidate is found. Applications from traditionally under-represented groups are actively encouraged. |
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Assistant Director for Employment Services| Date Posted: | 5/18/2010 | | Position: | Assistant Director for Employment Services | | Organization: | Webster University | | Description: | City & State: St. Louis, MOResponsibilities: Webster University has two positions open for the Assistant Director for Employment Services.
Webster University is a private, nonprofit university that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in many fields including business, information technology, psychology, communications, international relations, science, education, fine arts and liberal arts. The main campus is located in Webster Groves, a historical, picturesque suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1915 as a small private college, Webster has grown into an international network of over 100 campuses across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
The Assistant Director for Employment Services will be responsible for:
• Developing and maintaining relationships with employers and engaging them in recruiting activities such as on-campus recruiting, participation in career fairs, information sessions, etc.
• Managing the Career Services online career management database, My Career Connection (NACE Simplicity) including the screening and posting of opportunities, managing career fair registration, etc.
• Developing employment opportunities for students with special emphasis on internship and co-op development.
• Communicating employer needs to Career Services staff, students and faculty.
• Developing strong relationships with faculty.
• Coordinating and managing employer-related programs and events such as the career fair, information sessions, etc.
• Coordinating and presenting workshops on career related topics including resume writing, interviewing, networking, and job search strategies.
Qualifications: This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and visionary leader with excellent communication, networking, and collaboration skills to develop and sustain an innovative career development program.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in career and employer development, a minimum of one to three years of professional experience, and a comprehensive knowledge of labor market information and job search strategies. Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills are a must. Applicants should also have experience in planning programs and facilitating groups, and a demonstrated ability to maintain client confidentiality according to ethical guidelines. Applicants should have an understanding of employment laws and ethical guidelines that relate to recruiting. Candidates should be computer
literate, proficient in a variety of computer applications including word processing, database management, spreadsheets, email, and Internet resources. A master's degree in college student personnel, human resources, counseling or a related field is preferred.
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Webster University offers employees generous benefits (including cultural events, professional development and tuition remission for employee and dependents) and an entrepreneurial work environment, allowing employees to achieve a high level of professional fulfillment. How To Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references, including email address and telephone number to Human Resources, Re: Assistant Director, Employment Services, Career Services, Webster University, 470 E. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119 or jobs@webster.edu. Applications will be reviewed as submitted and the search will continue until the position is filled. Comments: These positions are located in Webster Groves, Missouri. |
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Higher Education & Life Sciences Consulting Analyst| Date Posted: | 5/17/2010 | | Position: | Higher Education & Life Sciences Consulting Analyst | | Organization: | Huron Consulting Group | | Description: | City & State: Chicago, ILResponsibilities: Huron Consulting Group helps clients effectively address complex challenges that arise in litigation, disputes, investigations, regulatory compliance, procurement, financial distress, and other sources of significant conflict or change. The Company also helps clients deliver superior customer and capital market performance through integrated strategic, operational, and organizational change. Huron provides services to a wide variety of both financially sound and distressed organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, medium-sized businesses, leading academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and the law firms that represent these various organizations.
Candidates will be a pooled resource within the following practice area:
(HE/LS) Higher Education and Life Sciences
Our professionals work in the financial, operational, and regulatory aspects of higher education to develop and implement the most effective solutions. Our focus on execution enables institutions to plan more effectively to increase their ability to leverage opportunities and manage risks.
Working with Huron, institutions of higher education can experience dramatic transformation across the entire organization. We partner to help institutions become better positioned to achieve strategic goals, compete for scarce resources, and plan for the future.
Our specific Higher Ed Tech group within Higher Ed, assists organizations to develop comprehensive strategies for integrating Information Technology (IT) more effectively. Our experts assess system needs and challenges and help identify, procure, implement, and integrate technology that will both improve performance and provide critical information to management.
The Life Sciences Advisory Services team in Higher Ed helps the health insurance industry navigate and respond to a wide array of business issues and compliance requirements that arise within the health insurance industry and from contracting relationships with other participants in the broader healthcare industry and the Federal government.
Analyst Responsibilities
Contribute as a member of the engagement team by proactively looking for opportunities to assist team members and by supporting the overall goals of the engagement team
With direction/guidance, provide analytic support to projects
Create and maintain work product including data gathering, organization of documents and electronic data, financial modeling and analysis
Build consulting skills and analytic techniques through client experiences and by taking advantage of opportunities to attend relevant training sessions, conferences, and pursue professional certifications
Provide analytical support and quality assurance related to the work product
Develop industry and practice knowledge
Respond to basic client inquiries and develop working rapport with clients
What are we looking for?
Candidates with strong problem solving and analytical skills
Individuals who represent themselves with confidence and professionalism
Strong leaders with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-starters with strong organization and teamwork capabilities
People who have the ability to work cooperatively with our clients and in a team environment
Employees who can adapt to a constantly changing environment
Those who are absolutely committed to doing the best they can for our clients
Qualifications: Necessary Requirements
Undergraduate or Graduate degree required. Desired majors: Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, Business Process Management, IT/IS and Supply Chain. (Others may also be considered.)
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Willingness to be based out of the Chicago or New York offices
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word
Willingness to travel up to 100%
Current permanent US work authorization Salary: Competitive How To Apply: To Apply
If you have not completed a candidate profile on our website, please do so in order to be considered for an interview.
• Directions to complete a profile:
• 1. Log on to www.huronconsultinggroup.com
• 2. Click on the Careers link
• 3. Click on the Campus Job Opportunities link
• 4. Click on the words "view all open job positions" under the Job Listings section.
• 5. Click on the “Higher Education & Life Sciences Analyst” link
• 6. Click on the “Apply online now!” link
• 7. You will then see instructions for how to fill out a New Candidate profile
Huron Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, compensate, transfer, promote and train without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, FMLA status or any other basis protected by law.
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Coordinator, Career Services| Date Posted: | 5/10/2010 | | Position: | Coordinator, Career Services | | Organization: | Miami University | | Description: | City & State: Oxford, OhioResponsibilities: The Coordinator works collaboratively within Career Services as part of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) liaison team to provide a full range of services (from advising students to employer development) to CAS. This position will maintain an effective communication and referral network between all departments in CAS and Career Services. The Coordinator will conduct career advising and walk-in appointments with students on topics including career and/or major exploration, career testing, resume preparation/professional correspondence, job search strategies, and interview preparation. The Coordinator will provide programming on a wide range of career development topics. This position will promote Career Services by making presentations to classes, student organizations, and employers. This position will work to increase internship participation by students in the CAS, and will work to increase employers looking to recruit students from this academic division. This position will also plan, coordinate, and implement activities between CAS, Career Services, and employers. The Coordinator will disseminate information and promote the Career Services programs, internships, employment opportunities, and career development activities to students, faculty, and staff through a variety of workshops, written materials, and web sites. This position will share the responsibility for hiring, training, and supervising graduate assistants and undergraduate students who provide paraprofessional services. The position will assist the Career Services team in coordinating office wide special events, programs, workshops, and career fairs, and other events as needed. The position will teach career development courses on occasion. Evening and weekend hours are required on occasion. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
• Masters degree in Psychology, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, adjust to changing work environments, and organize priorities.
• Proven ability to work well with diverse constituents.
Desired Qualifications:
• Masters degree in Psychology, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Human Resources or a related field with two years experience.
• Demonstrated experience and success working one-on-one with college students in an advising/counseling capacity.
• Knowledge and experience with college student career development.
• Experience with the delivery of programming or teaching college courses.
Salary: $36,000 - $40,000 How To Apply: To apply online please visit
www.miamiujobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51024 Comments: Review of applications will begin May 14, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. |
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Inside Sales Account Executive| Date Posted: | 5/10/2010 | | Position: | Inside Sales Account Executive | | Organization: | Total Quality Logistics | | Description: | City & State: Cincinnati, Ohio. Chicago, Illinois, Charlotte, NC, Tampa Florida, Charleston, SC Responsibilities: This position is for aspiring Sales Professionals. As the 6th largest 3rd party logistics firm int he country we at TQL are devoted to building our business with our sales efforts.
You will become teh most trusted and important sales contact for your clients. Treating our customers with dignity and respect is vital to our competitive advantage!
-Build a portfolio of clients by actively researching and seeking out prospects via sales calls.
-Act as the liasion between the client, carrier, shipper and receiver.
-Develop solid relationships with clients by providing them with excellent customer service.
Negotiate fair rates with both your clients and carriers.
Manage the movement of the client's goods, ensuring that they are picked up and delivered on time to the client's satisfaction.
-Locate carriers for negotiated loads Qualifications: -Have an open mind! We want to teach you our proven version of successful sales.
-Scrappy, hard working-you dont' take no for an answer!
-Strong work ethic and a fast-learner
-Effective negotiation skills and knowledge of the art of persuasion
-Have the ability to be self-motivated and self-directed with excellent problem solving skills.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills. Salary: Salary + Commission Opportunity How To Apply: Please contact Lindsay Mazza directly at lmazza@tql.com or 513-831-2600x1966
Visit our website at www.tqljobs.com to learn more! Comments: We look forward to hearing from you and sharing more about our organization! |
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Assistant Director| Date Posted: | 5/6/2010 | | Position: | Assistant Director | | Organization: | Ball State University | | Description: | City & State: Muncie, IndianaResponsibilities: Responsibilities: plan and implement career education, advising, and job search programs and services for students, alumni, and faculty in selected academic departments; provide support for employer development for assigned areas; serve as the Career Center liaison with Office of Admissions/Orientation and student organizations recognized through the Office of Student Life; participate in marketing outreach activities as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications: master’s degree; one year of professional experience in higher education; personal computer skills. Preferred qualifications: experience working in career services or internship program in higher education; demonstrated skills in career advising, public speaking, professional writing, and program planning, implementation and evaluation; effective use of print and web resources; time management skills; ability to work with individuals and groups; knowledge of career development and job search theories and applications; knowledge of academic programs in assigned liaison areas. How To Apply: Send letter of application, resume, original or copy of transcript, and the names and contact information for three references to: Mollie Fout, Director of the Career Center, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. (www.bsu.edu/careers)
Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.
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Assistant Director, McCormick Office of Career Development| Date Posted: | 4/15/2010 | | Position: | Assistant Director, McCormick Office of Career Development | | Organization: | Northwestern University | | Description: | City & State: Evanston, ILResponsibilities: The Assistant Director supports the McCormick Office of Career Development by providing career planning and coaching assistance for 150-200 graduate students. This position assists with students' career planning activities; identifies needs of job seekers; builds relationships with employers; coordinates various events, including career workshops and seminars.
Specific Responsibilities:
Advises full-time graduate students on self-assessment, goal setting, job search strategies, developing marketing plan and job offer decision making related to internship or co-op opportunities;
Gives presentations on relevant career management workshops and seminars designed to enhance students' participation in co-op or internships;
Assists in coordination of career fairs and interview days;
Assists in the development of information materials and workshops;
Works closely and nurtures current relations with employers in industries;
Identifies new employers and develops relations with them;
Builds working knowledge of other industries and job functions to support any graduate student in their job search;
Consults with Asst Dean of Grad Studies to thoroughly understand programs of study, program structures, and student needs in order to assists in the development of program policies and procedures that affect students in terms of their participation in co-op or internships;
Maintains accurate records on student caseload;
Develops and maintains relationships with McCormick alumni;
Supports the efforts of the McCormick Office of Career Development and the McCormick School of Engineering as needed;
Performing related duties as required or assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
A master's degree in career development, counseling, educational psychology, college student personnel programs, human resources or related field of study or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired;
Two plus years of experience in higher education administration, career development, experiential learning programs or human resources;
Strong writing and organization skills;
Excellent communication skills;
Regularly monitors customer satisfaction and provides suggestions to improve quality and value to the customer;
Effectively performs duties and responsibilities, displays attention to detail, supports organizational policies and anticipates demands pressures of assignments and adjusts accordingly;
Creates an environment of understanding and acceptance, solicits input from a wide variety of people and functions, challenges organizational policies and practices that may be exclusionary;
Exhibits energy and a strong desire to achieve;
Exhibits energy and desire to achieve, sets ambitious goals and acts decisively, takes action that no one has requested to improve or enhance job results and avoid problems;
Meets deadlines displays consistency and success in adhering to deadlines;
Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access;
Team Player Seeks to build collaboration by encouraging trust, mutual respect and shared purpose among various participants in an engagement.
Preferred Qualifications:
A master's degree in career development, counseling, educational psychology, college student personnel programs, human resources or related field of study or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired;
Three to five years of experience in higher education administration, career development, experiential learning programs or human resources;
Undergraduate coursework in engineering, science or technology;
Demonstrated knowledge of industry and workplace hiring trends;
Ability to develop strong relationships with industry and government employers;
Ability to work closely with faculty. Salary: TBD How To Apply: Please apply at http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/ |
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Assistant Director, Employer Relations and Experiential Education| Date Posted: | 3/24/2010 | | Position: | Assistant Director, Employer Relations and Experiential Education | | Organization: | University of Dayton | | Description: | City & State: Dayton, OhioResponsibilities: The Assistant Director will:
• Strategically identify new and maintain existing relationships with local, regional, national and international employers for the recruitment of UD students and alumni for cooperative education, internship and full-time positions. This is accomplished through regular site visits to local and regional organizations and other means of outreach and communication.
• Collaborate with career advisors and faculty to increase employment opportunities for students, including but not limited to underserved populations and graduate students.
• Offer individual/group advisement for students interested in experiential learning. This includes, but is not limited to communication with students, reviewing resumes and verifying student eligibility. Develop and facilitate innovative workshops, and manage, develop, and advertise the available experiential learning career information resources.
• Manage Business, Arts and Sciences co-op program. This includes but is not limited to seminars, job development, employer relations/outreach, organizing co-op on-campus interviews, regular communication with students in the programs and maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Increase the number of students and organizations participating in the Cooperative Education and Student Contract programs through outreach and partnerships with organizations, faculty and students.
In addition, the Assistant Director will:
• Conduct assessment and follow-up studies of all CRE-registered students to determine employment/service experience and salary. In coordination with associate director, employer relations, conduct assessment and follow-up studies with CRE employers.
• Conduct on-going assessment of employer relation's efforts and provide feedback as to the effectiveness of such efforts including the management of the recruitment-tracking in the Hire a Flyer database.
• Participate in professional development activities including membership in relevant professional associations and attendance at annual conferences, participation in seminars and workshops.
• Supervise the employer relations intern.
• Utilize various software programs and Internet applications to communicate with students, faculty, administrators and employers. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two or more years experience in career services, cooperative education and/or college recruiting/relations/human resources required.
• Experience working independently and prioritizing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience and success building and maintaining relationships and providing excellent customer service.
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to inclusivity.
• Flexibility with a proven record of initiating and embracing change.
• Experience presenting to both small and large groups as well as utilizing presentation software such as PowerPoint and/or other technology.
• A dynamic, professional demeanor with exceptional organization, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Occasional overnight travel required.
• A valid driver license with less than six points is required.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in related field preferred (emphasis in student affairs, human resources, marketing, management or related field).
• Knowledgeable of and competence in technological resources for career services preferred, including career services or human resources software such as CSO Interfase, applicant tracking systems and university systems such as Banner. How To Apply: Interested candidates for this position must apply through the University of Dayton Human Resources portal, available at https://jobs.udayton.edu. The position is posting number 0600558. Review of applications will begin on April 9 with a projected July 1, 2010 start date. Comments: The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic University founded by the Society of Mary (the Marianists) in 1850, is Ohio's largest independent university and one of the nation's ten largest Catholic universities. The University of Dayton is firmly committed to the principle of diversity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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Graduate Intern| Date Posted: | 3/12/2010 | | Position: | Graduate Intern | | Organization: | University of Chicago -- University Community Service Center (UCSC) | | Description: | City & State: Chicago, ILResponsibilities: The University Community Service Center (UCSC) is committed to providing a substantive, comprehensive experience in accordance with individual program requirements and UCSC’s mission. The intern will be supervised by Wallace E. Goode, Jr. EdD, Associate Dean of Students & UCSC Director.
The Graduate Intern will be responsible for engaging in the following activities:
I. Service Learning Course Development
Research established models to outline delivery and evaluation methods toward service learning course proposals that balance civic learning (service opportunities) and academic rigor unique to the University of Chicago.
II. Student Programming
Assist with programming activities for student civic-engagement related events and workshops. Present independently under the direction of staff.
III. Grant Writing
Research the foundations, corporations, federal/state/local government grantors most capable to meet the needs most favorable toward UCSC’s goals. Prepare grant submission schedules and develop grant proposals (from research, writing, through follow-up and acknowledgements).
IV. Independent Project
The intern may design and implement a project to fill a strategic need in the office based on intern’s interests and time.
V. Administrative
Attend staff meetings as appropriate. Participate in preliminary training, supplemental ongoing training and weekly supervision meetings with supervisor.
Qualifications: This is a graduate level, supervised, unpaid internship position for an individual who is completing the coursework for an MA/MS or PhD/EdD in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership or a related field. The position will provide opportunities for the intern to experience the responsibilities and training necessary for a student development professional in a campus life/civic engagement setting. Salary: unpaid How To Apply: To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to:
Klaas H. Van Der Wey
Manager, UCSC Operations
Office of Campus & Student Life
5525 S. Ellis, Suite 160
Chicago, IL 60637
klaas@uchicago.edu
773.753.4483 (p)
773.834.1160 (f) |
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Career Counselor| Date Posted: | 3/8/2010 | | Position: | Career Counselor | | Organization: | Marquette University Career Services Center | | Description: | City & State: Milwaukee, WIResponsibilities: Career Counseling
- Meet individually with an average of 15 students/alumni per week
- Assist clients via in-person, e-mail, phone, and walk-in appointments
- Learn and become knowledgeable on all resources including webpage, online subscriptions, MU Career Manager (data management system), library materials, office presentations, etc.
- Be knowledgeable on employment and occupational trends
- Critique student and alumni resumes weekly
Presentations
- Present on a variety of career-related topics for classroom, student organization, alumni, and other campus audiences
- Be knowledgeable on all career-related topics including: services overview, career decision-making, skill identification and development, internship search, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, professional dress, job search strategies, graduate/professional school search, and others
- Research specific career fields and majors to tailor presentations to audience
- Teach one section of either class offered through the College of Arts & Sciences: career decision making or job search strategies
Outreach
- Develop relationships with faculty and administrators in specific academic areas and colleges
- Deliver programs across campus
Qualifications: Minimum of a Master's degree in a college student personnel or counseling-related field and experience in college career services. Candidate must demonstrate abilities such as career counseling; building rapport with students, alumni, faculty, and employers; strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills; and computer skills. Willingness to periodically give evening and weekend presentations and work as part of a team is required. College career services experience preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in using career assessment instruments; designing and delivering presentations, and using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Salary: $36,000 How To Apply: For a complete job description and to apply online please visit http://www.marquette.edu/hr/careers.shtml.
Deadline for Applications: March 26, 2010
Quick link: careers.marquette.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52471 |
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Assistant Director of the Business Career Center | Date Posted: | 2/24/2010 | | Position: | Assistant Director of the Business Career Center | | Organization: | Marquette University- College of Business Administration | | Description: | City & State: Milwaukee, WIResponsibilities: Work with the director to increase the number of internship and employment opportunities
Assist the director to increase the full time employment opportunities for graduating students
Assist director in working with interns and internship site coordinators to assess quality of the experience
Assist with the planning and implementation of workshops and online resources for students seeking employment
Assist in identifying new career search resources for students/alumni, share these resources with the Director and identify ways to market these resources to students/alumni
Support the customer relationship and data management needs of the internship program
Assist students with accessing career resources
Work with the Marquette University Career Services Center to offer students and recruiters a high quality, integrated experience and leverage university career resources
Manage a variety of forms of communication such an electronic newsletter and the business career center Web site to provide current information to students, employers, faculty, and staff; suggest new communications technologies as appropriate
Remain current on developing trends and technologies within all employment markets as it relates to managing the career advising programs for students and alumni
Assist in managing the details and transactions for the budget for career events and services
Manage the process of gathering data from student exit surveys for graduating seniors and creating reports from the data
Assist in representing the college in professional organizations and events to raise visibility of the college and its business career center programs
Attend and contribute to staff meetings to discuss current projects, upcoming projects and events, and issues with students/alumni and other concerns. Qualifications: * Master's degree required, preferred areas include Counseling, Student Personnel or related field and/or an MBA
* A minimum of two to four years related experience
* Strong technology skills in a career management context
* Customer service experience is required
* Demonstrated ability to be a team-player and work well with faculty and administrative staff
* Advanced MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) or other database software
* Strong organizational skills
* Strong customer service skills
* Ability to work independently
* Problem solving and creativity How To Apply: For a complete job description and to apply online please visit http://www.marquette.edu/hr/careers.shtml. |
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Assistant Director Employer Relations| Date Posted: | 2/23/2010 | | Position: | Assistant Director Employer Relations | | Organization: | Harrison College | | Description: | City & State: Indianapolis INResponsibilities: Harrison College’s Online Career Services is seeking a new Assistant Director – Employer Relations to help us to create and build an employer relations program for our 100% online students. The ideal candidate will have past experience working in employer relations, recruiting, or sales and be comfortable making contact with potential employers to promote Harrison students. Check the Harrison website for a full position description. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in a related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Background in recruiting or knowledge of recruiting practices is desirable. How To Apply: http://www.harrison.edu/about-harrison/work-for-harrison.aspx or email Jill.Wesley@Harrison.edu Comments: Harrison has just been named one of the best place to work in Indiana for the third year in a row.
There is a possibility that this will be a telecommuting position.
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Associate Director, Employer Relations | Date Posted: | 2/23/2010 | | Position: | Associate Director, Employer Relations | | Organization: | DePaul University Career Center | | Description: | City & State: Chicago, IllinoisResponsibilities: DePaul University Career Center seeks a person with a strategic outlook that brings relationship management and development experience to a strong, nationally recognized employer relations team. This individual should have a passion for and ability to positively promote DePaul University to employers and bring new ideas to help our employers and students connect.
The Associate Director will report to the Managing Director of the Career Center and is responsible for leading, managing, and supervising employer services and relationship building to increase the number and range of employment opportunities for DePaul students and alumni.
The Associate Director will sustain and help develop new and effective ways for creating strategic and targeted employer relationships, as well monitor tactics for delivering services to employers. The position will be responsible for strategic planning, program development and innovation, evaluation, assessment and annual goal attainment of the employer relations function and serve as a senior member of the Career Center Management Team.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work with the Managing Director to set goals that align with department, division, and University priorities.
• Plan and implement strategies, goals and tactics for providing employers with opportunities to recruit DePaul University students and alumni.
• Build relationships with employers to increase the number of employment opportunities and the breadth and depth of recruitment activities. This includes, but is not limited to, managing job fairs, on-campus recruiting, employer luncheons, employer site visits and networking events.
• Manage and use all aspects of online eRecruiting system to facilitate employer services, track employer and student activity related to employment connections.
• Collect, analyze and report data on employer services, relationships, and results of recruitment relationships – placements, job offers, and applicant tracking.
• Supervise two professional staff - a full-time Assistant Director, Employer Relations and a part-time student worker.
• Oversee an additional three student workers who report to the full-time professional staff.
• Make decisions concerning staff objectives, prioritization and management of projects in Employer Relations.
• Monitor the expenses and assets of the employer relations function and identify future needs and costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree and Master's degree.
• Four to six years professional experience in recruitment, staffing, college relations, human resources, training and development, or comparable background.
• Knowledge of employment trends, employer and career issues.
• Experience supervising and managing staff.
• Knowledge of and a proven track record in relationship building, managing projects, and events.
How To Apply: Go to www.depaul.edu and select “Employment” at the top of the page to submit your cover letter and resumé online for this and other jobs. Please reference job number [16156]. Comments:
Salary & Benefits:
DePaul offers comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain talent to further the University's mission. Please click on the following link to review the full Benefits Summary. https://hr.depaul.edu/Benefits/index.html
Required Background Screening:
All final candidates extended an offer of employment will undergo background screening.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Assistant Director of the Career Center | Date Posted: | 2/18/2010 | | Position: | Assistant Director of the Career Center | | Organization: | Valparaiso University | | Description: | City & State: Valparaiso, IndianaResponsibilities: 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
Qualifications: Skills and Experience:
We are 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 experiences, 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.e. 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
This is a full-time, 12-month position. Salary commensurate with experience.
How To Apply: Send 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. E-mail is tom.cath@valpo.edu. Review of applications 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.
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