Assistant Director, Undergraduate Career Development

Main Campus (Washington, DC) · Director · Contract

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About the role

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.
Job Description: Summary: The Assistant Director, Undergraduate Career Development plays a critical role in supporting undergraduate students and alumni as they navigate their career paths within the business sector.
Essential Functions: - Career Advising & Coaching: Provide comprehensive career advising to students and alumni within assigned population.

include delivering one-on-one coaching sessions, developing career resources, and facilitating workshops and curricular engagements on professional development and industry-specific skills.
The Assistant Director, Undergraduate Career Development will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure students are well-prepared to enter the competitive business workforce upon graduation.
Design and deliver workshops, seminars and events that enhance students' understanding of career pathways related to their academic studies and career goals.
Lead orientation, practicum, and immersion sessions.
Collaborate with partners for job and internship fair prep, international student programming, treks, and additional programs as needed.
Provide targeted support through current and upcoming courses to prepare students for career success.
Collaborate with faculty to align career development programs with classroom curriculum across disciplines.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to overall division goals.
Partner effectively with faculty members, academic advisors, alumni relations, industry engagement team, Student Development, ProComms and others to provide comprehensive support to students.
Participate in professional development workshops, conferences, and training sessions, and implement new strategies or techniques learned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work independently.
This role requires a strong understanding of early talent needs assessments as well as the ability to effectively guide students in achieving their professional goals.
Master's degree.
Travel Required:
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Successful candidates in the role will demonstrate the following values and approach to work:

Guide students in accessing customized online resources, databases, and job boards for career exploration, job search, and company research.
Offer customized resources for international students and other populations.
Create and update personalized templates and resources.
Knowledge of career development theory, career development services in higher education, and understanding of college student success.
Experience and knowledge of, or demonstrated interest in, business careers.
Commitment to facilitating world-class undergraduate student learning and career development.
Career counseling/coaching experience.
Broad understanding of the value of a business school education, particularly undergraduate programs.
Commitment to facilitating world-class graduate and alumni student learning and career development.
Coaching certification preferred.
AU offers a competitive benefits package.
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Coach students to effectively articulate the value of their Kogod education and build connections between their academic and co-curricular activities and their career path.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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