adjunct DIRECTOR OF CAREER ADVISING

adjunct DIRECTOR OF CAREER ADVISING

adjunct Director of Career Advising - Career Center

Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular full-time.

manager: Executive Director of the Career Center

Position Purpose: Supports the Career Center's mission to provide effective educational programs and services to assist students and alumni with their professional development. Collaborates with members of the campus community to provide effective Career Advising to all students through academic departments and student organizations. Supports efforts in developing and implementing Career Education programming that is in alignment with the Career Center's strategy. Seeks to engage alumni and students in Career Education programming. Represents Union College and the Career Center at consortia events and selected conferences and collaborates with the Executive Director in establishing metrics for annual reporting and continuous improvement.

Essential Responsibilities and tasks:

» Customer Service: Provides career advising related to internships, jobs, graduate school, gap-year opportunities, fellowships, etc. to a diverse community of undergraduate students and alumni. Provides instruction and advising to students on all aspects of career planning, including assessment, document development, networking, interviewing, opportunity search resources and tactics, offers review and acceptance, professional etiquette, etc. Collaborates with Career Center colleagues on designing and implementing signature programs. Designs, coordinates and/or presents Career Education workshops and programs that address the needs of students and employers. Collaborates with members of the campus community (faculty, coaches, staff, etc.) to deliver educational programs that help students develop and execute their professional plans. Seeks to engage alumni, students, parents, employers, etc. in Career Education programming.

» Administrative: Collaborates with the Executive Director in developing metrics and reporting results assessing the effectiveness of Career Education programs and services and foster continued improvement. Assists with maintaining Career Center guides, handouts, website and other resources designed to facilitate student learning of career planning strategy and tactics.

» Employer Relations: Supports collaboration with other departments, especially College Relations to develop opportunities to engage alumni and parents in career-related education and events. Assists Employer Relations with organizing events and programs, including the Career Fair and other alumni/parent networking events. Proactively works with Employer Relations as a liaison to academics, affinity groups, athletics and student clubs.

» Professional Development: Represents Union College and the Career Center at consortia events and selected conferences and participates in significant professional development opportunities with selective consortia.

Qualifications required

»Bachelor's degree, 1-3 years of direct 1:1 career advising practice or practice in a career center and/or higher education, preferably in a liberal arts setting, or a combination of significant education, training, certifications, and work practice. Master's degree in Student Personnel Administration or a related discipline is strongly preferred.

» expertise of college student development and a strong desire to work with diverse students.

»Excellent interpersonal expertise, including the presence and poise needed to interact and develop rapport with all constituencies (faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, and employers), and excellent teamwork expertise.

»Strong project and time management, computer (e.g. Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and social media expertise.

»Effective public speaking and presentation expertise with capability to positively influence on- and off-campus groups.

»Demonstrated familiarity with the internship and employment recruitment process, very desirable.

»Must be willing to work occasional nights, weekends and holidays and to attend student-related events of interest outside of working hours.

»Able to exercise exceptional judgment, ensure strict confidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in a range of situations.

»Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.

»Able to introduce and drive innovation in ways small and large.

»Able to proactively identify and pursue significant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new expertise, insights, and expertise to enhance results.
The expected rate for this job offer is $58,500.00 - $60,000.00. Except for functions with a set rate of pay, the wage/income of the finalist selected for this function will be set located on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, practice, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
We are committed to recruiting diverse and excellent faculty and staff colleagues, and we recognize that prosperous candidates may come from a range of backgrounds. We know some job candidates may believe they need to meet every qualification listed in the position description, in particular the preferred qualifications. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every one of the listed preferred qualifications.
We offer exceptional benefits including:

»Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal Time

»Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

»Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

»Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

»Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

»Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

» income Continuation Program in the event of Discapability

»Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
Note: All new hires of Union College are subject to a thorough education, work practice, and criminal history background check.

Union College
Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Diversity at Union College
Union College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those located on race, religion, discapability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities that request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, discapability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.