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Assistant Director, Career Engagement, MCAS
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Position Number: 1615144
Location: Chestnut Hill, MA
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Assistant Director, Career Engagement, MCAS
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 9,150 full-time undergraduates and 4,420 graduate and professional students. Ranked 31 among national universities, Boston College has 758 full-time and 1,096 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $956 million, and an endowment in excess of $2.2 billion.

Job Description

The Assistant Director for Career Engagement, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, serves as advisor, planner, coordinator, and collaborator for career services for students enrolled in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences at Boston College. This position is part of the Boston College Career Center Career Engagement team and will serve as a liaison to academic departments, and administrative staff of the College. The services provided include career advising, programming, outreach, and the development of career resources tailored to liberal arts students. Innovative approaches and collaboration with the campus community are essential to address the needs of all students on campus. The Assistant Director reports directly to the Associate Director of Career Engagement, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Provide individual and group career advising to undergraduate and graduate students in Arts and Sciences, including industry exploration, job search strategies, interview preparation, networking skills, resume and cover letter critiques, and job negotiation skills

Recommend appropriate career resources and web content for students involved in career exploration and make appropriate referrals to the Career Exploration team for career advising, career values, and skills assessments

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

Develop operational plans with specific academic and administrative departments to best meet the needs of students

Develop and present career development-related programming on a variety of topics and formats and conduct assessment and evaluation to support programmatic development and outcomes

Build relationships and maintain regular contact with Student Affairs, Mission and Ministry, Academic Advising, and student organizations, and play a leadership role to broaden the importance of career services to a campus-wide focus

Support the overall work of the Career Center team's major events and programs, including career fairs, networking nights, job shadow programs, and the externship program

Contribute to the Career Center's strategic planning process in order to evolve Career Center services and programs, and represent Boston College and the Career Center in local and national professional associations and conferences

Maintain proficiency with software tools, resources, and career advising methods and conduct assessment and evaluation to support programmatic development and outcomes

Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and hiring ranges:

0-3 years experience $56,720 - $70,900

3 plus years experience $62,640 - $78,300

Requirements

* Master's degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education Administration, Human Resource Management, professional degree, or related degree

* Minimum of one to three years advising experience in a higher education or similar setting

* Experience in developing and implementing career-related programming and or trainings

* Understanding and skills associated with basic counseling techniques and ability to determine which career interventions will be most effective for a particular group of students

* Ability to design, deliver and present at meet-ups, workshops, and special events

* Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills; ability to be flexible and function effectively as a team leader and contributor

* Collaborative and team-oriented working style and the ability to multitask and thrive in a changing, dynamic environment

* Ability to collaborate and build partnerships across Boston College, other institutions, and professional organizations

* Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations

* Ability to adapt and change with organizational needs

* Demonstrated comfort with technology and willingness to use technology to deliver career programming

* Willingness to conduct program assessment, look critically at results and use findings to improve Career Center services and resources

Preferred:

* Experience creating strong relationships with external constituents

Closing Statement

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 http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.

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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.