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Position Number: 2009508
Location: Chestnut Hill, MA
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Assistant Director, Career Education
Boston College

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,377 full-time undergraduates and 4,420 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 878 full-time and 1,201 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1 billion, and an endowment in excess of $2.2 billion.

Job Description

Assistant Director, Career Education - Healthcare and Nursing

As a critical member of the Boston College Career Center Career Education team, the Assistant Director serves as a career coach within a designated career cluster, in this case, Healthcare and Nursing. This role is responsible for one-on-one career coaching, career programming, networking events, other related educational events and employer engagement. The Assistant Director must be extremely relatable to students, a strong relationship builder (with diverse stakeholders including alumni, employers and faculty), adept at event management and adaptable to changing trends in student interests, and market trends. As the Career Center is committed to addressing issues around diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, the Assistant Director also must be genuinely committed to engaging in meaningful dialogue and pursuing action that will improve social and racial justice.

In addition, the individual in this role works closely with all members of the Career Center team and operates within the broader vision and mission of the Career Center to empower students to pursue lives of meaning and impact. The Assistant Director's work will be informed by our career development model - Explore, Prepare, Act - which considers the needs of students at each stage of this process. The Center embraces the value of a Jesuit liberal arts education, which prepares students to discern their gifts and talents and how they want to use them to engage the world, regardless of their background.

Individual and Group Career Coaching

Serve as an industry expert for a designated career cluster, staying up-to-date on recruiting practices, hiring timelines, and industry trends

Provide one-on-one and group career coaching to undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni on career-specific information to help them prepare for and conduct a job, internship, or graduate school search; topics include industry exploration, search strategies, preparation of application materials, interview preparation, and salary negotiation

Create and update educational materials on a range of career topics, including web content and worksheets

Adapt coaching style to meet the needs of each student

Maintain proficiency with online tools, resources, and career coaching methods to continuously improve services to students

Support the overall work of the Boston College Career Center by providing career coaching to all students during drop-ins and during peak times in the academic year

Programming, Strategy, Relationship Management & Engagement

Develop and implement a plan to address the needs of students interested in pursuing careers in designated career cluster areas. This plan takes market trends and student usage trends into consideration and includes goals around career coaching, programming, communication, diversity/equity/inclusion, and professional development.

Develop and present career development related programming on a variety of career topics in different formats

Build relationships and maintain regular contact with relevant campus partners in Student Affairs, Mission and Ministry, Academic Affairs, and student organizations

In close collaboration with colleagues in employer outreach and on-campus recruiting, maintain relationships with alumni/employers in your cluster to engage them in on-campus programs and learn from them about trends in their industry

Review and recommend appropriate career resources and web content for students seeking jobs, internships, or graduate school related to healthcare and nursing

Conduct assessment and evaluation to support programmatic development and outcomes

Assist with administrative responsibilities such as operations planning, data management, and reporting for the Career Center, Division of Student Affairs, and Boston College

Maintain comprehensive records on engagement with students and employers

Cross-Functional Teams and University Initiatives

Serve on various cross-functional teams to promote the vision and direction of the Career Center; support the overall work of the Career Center team's strategic priorities and major events and programs, including career fairs and Endeavor

Lead a team in implementing one or more Career Center team-wide programs or initiatives

Contribute to the Career Center's strategic planning process in order to evolve Career Center services and programs

Represent Boston College and the Career Center in local and national professional associations and conferences in order to stay current with industry standards and changes; revise programs to reflect trends and increase the center's visibility of professionals in the field

Represent the Career Center on university committees about community issues

Salary commensurate with relevant experience.

3 plus years experience - $62,640 - 78,300
0-3 years experience - $56,720 - $70,900

Requirements

Master's degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education Administration, Human Resource
Management, professional degree, or related degree preferred; or industry experience in a related career field
Minimum of 1-3 years of previous experience coaching students on career or related issues
Commitment to working with diverse populations (e.g. AHANA, LGBTQ, first generation)
Ability to design, deliver, and present to students and colleagues at workshops and special events
Experience in developing and implementing career-related programming and/or training
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
Collaborative and team-oriented working style and the ability to multitask and thrive in a changing, dynamic environment

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility;

Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, and Dental Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both 401K and University Funded 403B Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick, and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

?Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity .

Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity/compliance/nondiscrim

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://bc.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=4026&site=1

Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university, please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.