Assistant Director of Career Services

Posted Tuesday, July 23, 2024

The Virginia Military Institute is accepting applications for the Assistant Director of Career Services. Reporting to the Director of Career Services, the Assistant Director performs the following responsibilities:

• Provides career-related assessment and advising for cadets, demonstrating current knowledge of career development theory, assessment instruments, resources, and strategies to promote effective career decision-making processes.
• Builds partnerships between the Institute and external communities (public, private, and not-for-profit entities) and the alumni agency emphasizing development and marketing to expand experiential learning and full-time employment opportunities.
• Instructs LS 350/351 (Leadership and Career Development) courses.
• Promotes use of OCS technology resources, including online career resources among cadets, faculty, and alumni.
• Provides support in the development of OCS website content that is more sophisticated and interactive.
• Hires, trains, and supervises OCS career ambassadors.
• Coordinates with the academic advising program leadership to develop career related information in support of faculty advising and graduate education.
• Conducts outreach initiatives to cadets, especially third-class cadets, to encourage their early engagement with the OCS.
• Coordinates the development of an OCS group presence on LinkedIn and educates cadets on building effective online presence using this medium.
• Supports the development of expanded resources and workshops on professional skills such as business and dining etiquette, professional networking, online presence, business communications and protocols.
• Engages in cross training efforts related to office technology and administrative functions to support the mission of the OCS programs.
• Continually refines and develops knowledge of issues and trends in career services and student development.
• Actively engages with VACE, conducts benchmarking activities with other institutions to identify best practices which might be used to expand and improve the OCS portfolio of services.
• Engages in ongoing professional development that will include an annual individualized plan for increasing skills, knowledge and professional proficiencies.
• Serves as team member or leader for projects and task forces in support of the career services office mission.
• Represents the OCS at events and performs other duties as assigned to support the mission of the career services office.
• Participates in some evening and weekend events as scheduled in advance.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related disciplinary field.
• Professional experience either in an educational setting or industry-specific position(s).
• The ability to counsel/teach students the skills and abilities needed for a successful job search.
• Expertise with computer and web-based applications with desired experience using MS Office Professional software and web site software.
• Knowledge of career development theory, career services and graduate education resources and technology applications.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, along with a demonstrated ability to develop effective collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies.

Additional Considerations:

• Master’s degree in a related disciplinary field.
• Recruiting and marketing experience.
• Expertise with career counseling and career planning assessments.
• Knowledge of and experience in program assessment/evaluation and learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated skills with web tools and technologies supporting career services.
• A collaborative and team-oriented work style demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, as well as the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Candidate can apply at: Assistant Director of Career Services-Job Application

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal education and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.

Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322