Indiana Wesleyan University
Director of Career Development
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana, United States, 46953
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Job no:
494037Work type:
Administrative (Full Time)Location:
Marion, INCategories:
Student Development/Residence Life
Job Title:
Director of Career DevelopmentReporting Relationship:
Levi HuffmanDepartment:
Career Development-IWU MarionSummary of Position:
The Director of Career will focus on building relationships with students at IWU on the Marion campus and increasing their participation in career programming, one-on-one career advising, vocational assessments, and networking events with employers. The Director will work with the Associate Dean of Life Calling & Career to help students build professional relationships for their future internships and employment. This role involves strong relationship building skills, strong listening and communication skills, and an interest and understanding of careers and skills needed within various industries. The Director will regularly present on career related topics in classrooms and workshops.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCounsel students regarding the application of life calling as applicable to career choice and developmentAdminister and debrief career assessment instruments in one-on-one and group settingsSupervise Career Graduate AssistantAdvise students regarding resume writing, interviewing, job search skills, and other professional development topicsAssist students in pursuing internshipsCreate and deliver presentations regarding career topics in the classroomImplement marketing campaigns to promote student participation in career coaching services, ultimately increasing student and alumni participation in career coachingProvide students with relevant occupational, educational, and employment information to help them explore a broad range of career options and professional development strategiesUtilize Handshake software to administer email communication to student body on Life Calling and Career resources and events and monitor appointment analyticsActively serve on CAPE Grant Review CommitteeAttend Grant County TALENT Coalition meetingsGuide students in the development of their Handshake and LinkedIn profilesOversee the “Career Closet” collection, recording, and display processMaintain resources for students on employment trendsSupervise and train Career Coach and Career Student Intern(s)Build relationships with students and gain student interest in career advisingRepresent career & life calling at Visit Days, New Student Registration, Job Fairs, and other programsWork collaboratively to create and execute year-end reportWork with the Director of Life Calling to develop a seamless coaching program that will facilitate the understanding and implementation of life calling into career decisionsEvent planning, scheduling, and coordinationProvide a variety of career readiness services for university departments and 1,400 IWU student workersBuild and maintain relationships with campus employers and assist in assessment processes of student work performanceWork with the Director of Life Calling to build a strong representation of department events and resources to the IWU communityQualifications:
According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.EducationExperiencePublic speakingInformed on personality and vocational assessmentsHigher education/work with college studentsRequired SkillsPresentingMarketingPublic RelationsTeachingDiversity StatementIWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERAs a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Advertised:
20 Aug 2024
US Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:
20 Sep 2024
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Job no:
494037Work type:
Administrative (Full Time)Location:
Marion, INCategories:
Student Development/Residence Life
Job Title:
Director of Career DevelopmentReporting Relationship:
Levi HuffmanDepartment:
Career Development-IWU MarionSummary of Position:
The Director of Career will focus on building relationships with students at IWU on the Marion campus and increasing their participation in career programming, one-on-one career advising, vocational assessments, and networking events with employers. The Director will work with the Associate Dean of Life Calling & Career to help students build professional relationships for their future internships and employment. This role involves strong relationship building skills, strong listening and communication skills, and an interest and understanding of careers and skills needed within various industries. The Director will regularly present on career related topics in classrooms and workshops.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCounsel students regarding the application of life calling as applicable to career choice and developmentAdminister and debrief career assessment instruments in one-on-one and group settingsSupervise Career Graduate AssistantAdvise students regarding resume writing, interviewing, job search skills, and other professional development topicsAssist students in pursuing internshipsCreate and deliver presentations regarding career topics in the classroomImplement marketing campaigns to promote student participation in career coaching services, ultimately increasing student and alumni participation in career coachingProvide students with relevant occupational, educational, and employment information to help them explore a broad range of career options and professional development strategiesUtilize Handshake software to administer email communication to student body on Life Calling and Career resources and events and monitor appointment analyticsActively serve on CAPE Grant Review CommitteeAttend Grant County TALENT Coalition meetingsGuide students in the development of their Handshake and LinkedIn profilesOversee the “Career Closet” collection, recording, and display processMaintain resources for students on employment trendsSupervise and train Career Coach and Career Student Intern(s)Build relationships with students and gain student interest in career advisingRepresent career & life calling at Visit Days, New Student Registration, Job Fairs, and other programsWork collaboratively to create and execute year-end reportWork with the Director of Life Calling to develop a seamless coaching program that will facilitate the understanding and implementation of life calling into career decisionsEvent planning, scheduling, and coordinationProvide a variety of career readiness services for university departments and 1,400 IWU student workersBuild and maintain relationships with campus employers and assist in assessment processes of student work performanceWork with the Director of Life Calling to build a strong representation of department events and resources to the IWU communityQualifications:
According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.EducationExperiencePublic speakingInformed on personality and vocational assessmentsHigher education/work with college studentsRequired SkillsPresentingMarketingPublic RelationsTeachingDiversity StatementIWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERAs a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Advertised:
20 Aug 2024
US Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:
20 Sep 2024
US Eastern Daylight Time
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