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Touro University Associate Director of Career Services in Brooklyn, New York
Overview
The Associate Director of Career Services serves as the primary administrator of career services, technology systems, and provides leadership and assistance in web-based technology, data collection, management, and reporting. This role offers individual career counseling, internship, and job-search advising to students and alumni, develops and presents workshops, and develops positive relationships with students, employers, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Management
Manages the day-to-day operations of the career services at LAS.
Assists with the planning and promotion of the career services office to students, alumni, faculty, and employers through a wide array of marketing efforts.
Assists in the planning, execution, and promotion of virtual and in-person Career Fairs.
Assists with the updating of existing marketing materials and/or development of new materials.
Career Counseling
Assists students in clarifying academic and career goals through individual career counseling.
Administers and interprets career inventories (e.g., MBTI, COPS, and LVI).
Assists students in using career resource library and finding information on the web.
Participates in the design and delivery of career-related workshops, programs, and panels.
Helps students develop and refine resume writing, LinkedIn profile, interviewing, and job-search skills.
Develops and delivers workshops and career-related programs, including new initiatives on how best to use the Internet for career discovery/job-search purposes.
Serves as liaison to student groups, clubs, and organizations.
Technology
Develops and manages career services' internet presence.
Acts as liaison with IT department, designs/maintains career services' web page, and supports the student life web editors as needed.
Compiles and distributes information weekly on full-time employment, internships, and part-time employment (via e-mail) to all interested students and alumni.
Supervises student worker(s) on internet and technology issues including web page maintenance and updates.
Advises Executive Director of Career Services in the selection process for acquisition of career-related software and department technology-related issues.
Provides training to professional and student staff on effective use of educational and administrative information systems.
Assists staff in design of database management systems, including policies and procedures, for data collection and management.
Develops and/or improves mechanisms for tracking and reporting data/statistics, for both internal and external audiences.
Additional Responsibilities
Serves on various college committees as assigned.
Evening and weekend attendance at college functions as required.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Career Services or Deans.
Qualifications
Education/ Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education administration, or related field preferred.
3-5 years of experience in career development and/or job search counseling required.
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Proficiency with personal computers, related hardware/software, web page maintenance and development.
Experience with database management and career services-related software including Handshake.
Strong student advocacy with proven ability to work with a diverse population.
Excellent project follow-through ability.
A positive attitude and team-building skills focused on student interaction/relationships.
Analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
A thorough understanding of the liberal arts.
Polished presentation skills.
Maximum Salary
USD $85,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $68,000.00/Yr.
Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule
All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 50 West 47th Street, 12th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.
Job Locations US-NY-Brooklyn
ID 2024-10588
College Administration
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift Monday- Thursday 9AM-5:30PM, Friday 9AM-3PM
Hours Per Week 36.5
Travel As needed
Category Academic/Program Support
FLSA Status Exempt
Location : Country US
