Seton College | Career Development and Readiness Coach

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

About Seton College :

Seton College is a new two-year college division of UMSV that will offer an associate’s degree for 100 students that have been historically underserved, who may require additional academic support, and who are motivated for post-secondary success annually beginning in the 2024–25 academic year. The program’s goal is to prepare students to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program or to begin their professional careers. Seton College students will study on the Riverdale Campus of UMSV and have full access to UMSV’s facilities and programs. Applicants may learn more about Seton College by clicking here.

J ob description:

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Student Success and Engagement, this position develops work-based learning experiences for students and serves as a direct support for students as they prepare for post-graduation success.

Responsibilities:

• Lead career education throughout Seton College; coordinate and design work-based learning opportunities for students
• Develop and execute career exposure programming, including panels, internships or career shadowing opportunities
• Work with the Associate Dean for Student Success and Engagement to design and implement comprehensive work-based learning and career readiness initiatives.
• Facilitate students’ exploration of career pathways and offer personalized guidance toward achieving their post-graduation goals.
• Establish and cultivate targeted organizational relationships that will lead to the development of an internship/fellowship program via direct outreach to employers, participation in professional organizations, recruitment fairs, connecting with other like-minded institutions, and more.
• Develop and implement programming focused on career readiness skills for students, such as resumes, LinkedIn, interview skills, successful job search strategies, and more
• Host individual and group sessions to provide direct assistance for resume preparation and interviewing techniques
• Manage the research, knowledge development, and overall direction of student career exposure within Seton College to expose students to employer trends, how to improve professionally, and connect their academics to their future
• Serve as the primary point of contact between employers/recruiters and students/alumni
• Curate and disperse information on relevant events, conferences, and programs that inform students and alumni of opportunities that support their future career success.
• Collaborate with the Dean, College Advisory Board, UMSV Director of Career Education & Internships, Faculty, and Staff across UMSV to develop career-readiness programming and work-based learning opportunities for students.
• Developing Social Capital
• Lead and manage all aspects of Seton College’s mentor program.
• Lead student education efforts on the development of social capital and benefits of mentorship.
• Partner with mentors to build strong relationships, enhance their connections with student mentees, and equip them with effective mentoring strategies and techniques.
• Engage in ongoing, regular, and personalized communication with students in the mentorship program.
• Develop programming to educate students on the importance of building social capital; empower students with accessible strategies to broaden and build a network of support.
• Collaborate with the Dean, Associate Deans, Alumni Director and others to develop events to enhance the experience for students and mentors in the program.
• Support and manage mentor recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development.
• Facilitate and manage a community among students and mentors to foster support, networking, and opportunities for engagement.
• Track and maintain records of student outcomes and use data to inform program design and improvement
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3-5 years of relevant work experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Significant experience and expertise in student engagement, career services, advising and coaching.
• A history of success with project management and program development.
• Strong writing, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Able to develop rapport and build trust with a diverse range of individuals.
• Strong record of using data to inform program design and improvement.
• Requires strong advising skills, coordinating, group learning, public speaking, and teaching.

Benefits

Allotted annual salary $66,300

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• 100% employer sponsored life insurance, AD&D insurance and Long term disability
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Professional development opportunities via Coursera
• Undergraduate tuition benefits for employees and their dependents
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan