Assistant Program Director, Career Planning
Job Description
Position Number:
127929Title:
Assistant Program DirectorFunctional Title:
Assistant Program Director, Career PlanningCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.0Unit:
BSOS-College of Behavioral & Social SciencesCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Assistant Program Director serves a critical role on the Career Planning Team in the Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. The portfolio includes initiating and leading career focused outreaches, creating career-related activities for academic classes/BSOS student groups, developing career planning engagement points for students, individual career coaching for students, and leading the efforts for communicating/branding Feller Center Career Planning activities.
The Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning, https://fellercenter.umd.edu/career-planning, assists College of Behavioral and Social Science (BSOS) students in career planning endeavors, including self-assessment, career exploration, gaining experience, and launching an internship, job, fellowship, or graduate school search. This position will be supervised by the Fishlinger Director of Career Planning in the Feller Center.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Master’s degree in higher education, college student personnel, student affairs, education or a related discipline.
Experience:
- Four years of professional, full-time experience in career services, advising, experiential learning, higher education, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to approach work with an inclusive, holistic mindset and positive, growth-oriented manner.
- Strong interpersonal and counseling/advising skills with ability to work with a variety of constituents.
- Excellent communication skills including group presentation and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and initiate new programs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, possess solid planning and organizational skills, and have the ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to work with diverse student populations.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential or similar certification.
- Three years of demonstrated experience working with traditional-aged students.
- Training and workshop development and facilitation skills within a higher education setting.
- Professional experience in career services setting or industry involving advising/coaching.
- Knowledge of, background in, or appreciation for behavioral and social sciences.
Additional Information:
Academic Outreach /Workshops (30%)
- Lead the efforts in developing and delivering workshops, webinars, and class based assignments on career-related topics, including customized sessions requested by faculty, student groups, and administrators.
- Initiate new programs to reach student populations at risk and adjust programming to meet evolving needs of all BSOS students and new academic initiatives.
- Support interest and pursuit of graduate program attendance by developing sessions for interested students that offer connection points to alumni, graduate program exploration, and application preparation.
- Lead/Manage collaboration initiatives with Academic Advising like the First Semester Career Inventory and the Career Planning Audit.
Career Coaching (30%)
- Provide individual coaching and training for students through in-person and virtual appointments. Topics include, but are not limited to, career decision making, locating internship/jobs, graduate school research, developing a professional brand, as well as offering resume, cover letter, personal statement and mock interview reviews.
- Develop and support alternative ways for students to receive feedback/support on application materials (i.e. virtual resume drop).
- Advise, orient, and assist students in the use of occupational and job search resources.
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of career path options and industry-specific information for behavioral and social science students.
Engagement (20%)
- Conduct assessment, both recurring and new, relative to the Career Planning initiatives.
- Direct and manage the office’s communication strategies to share events, programs, and resources to students and campus partners.
- Manage the planning/logistics of events, such as career exploration panels, using strategic outreach and engagement methods.
- Provide essential career services support for ongoing projects such as updating career guides/resources, overseeing student newsletter, managing database systems and maintaining/creating website content.
- Support college career and curricular initiatives and engagement projects.
Administrative (20%)
- Develop and/or update major specific Internship Directories in coordination with Academic Departments, as well as contribute to marketing co-curricular opportunities on and off campus.
- Represent the office at student engagement/tabling events and support BSOS and Feller Center events when needed.
- Assist in training staff on Feller Center initiatives and career planning topics.
- Oversee the office email account and correspondence.
- Contribute to yearly programming by assessing the needs and interest of students and collaborating with student groups, faculty, and administrators to identify and implement new initiatives.
- Contribute to college graduation survey efforts.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Must be able to move about the campus to attend meetings.
Posting Date:
09/05/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
10/03/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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