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Central Michigan University

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, us, 48804


This position is responsible for all aspects of coordinating, planning, and developing a comprehensive array of career development resources for students at Central Michigan University and is responsible for marketing the resources to students, employers, and faculty from the College of Business Administration and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Two years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience with website, mobile applications and virtual environments for job search, resume constructions, interview preparation online networking and recruiting systems.

Evidence of strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with multiple internal and external constituencies, diverse populations and differing perspectives.

Strong verbal and written communication, advising, managerial, social media and marketing skills.

Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and execute events; conduct classroom presentations, workshops and programs.

Solid understanding of job market trends and projections.

Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

Knowledge and use of social media channels.

General knowledge of university curricula and higher education policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred.

Knowledge of federal and state laws affecting career development operations and the employment process.

Duties & Responsibilities

Advises students in one-on-one appointments and conducting group presentations on a wide variety of career development topics.

Coordinates with each department’s internship advisor regarding opportunities for pre-professional experiences.

Serves as career development liaison to students and faculty from the College of Business Administration and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Utilizes technology and social media to assist with career-related issues.

Helps manage social media outlets to increase brand awareness of the Career Development Center.

Advises individual job seekers in identifying appropriate resources and developing overall strategies for career exploration.

Develops and conducts presentations, programs, and outreach activities.

Markets services and programs to current and prospective students, parents, employer representatives, faculty, administrators, staff, and Alumni.

Participates in designated university-wide activities to promote the use of CMU Career Development Center.

Supervises student employees as required.

Interacts with key employers for internship and career development activities.

Actively participates in campus, community, state, regional, and national associations.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervision ExercisedNone.

Message to ApplicantsCentral Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before

Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Employee GroupProfessional & Administrative - Salary

Pay Range$44,000 - $53,000

DivisionStudent Recruitment & Retention

DepartmentCareer Development Center

Position StatusRegular

Employment StatusFull-Time

FTE1.0

Position Type12 month

Weekly Work ScheduleMon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.

LocationMount Pleasant, MI

About the DepartmentCentral Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

CMU Leadership StandardsCentral Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

Please review the

Leadership Standards

before applying for this position.

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