Position Title: Director of Career Services
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FLSA Code: Exempt
Position Summary
The Director of Career Services provides a variety of programs to assist students at all
stages of their development to make appropriate career choices and plans. Under the
general supervision of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services, the
Director of Career Services provides student-centered leadership and direction in the
following areas: career counseling and education, employment and internship assistance,
career assessment testing, the dissemination of information related to employment
opportunities, and employer relations.
The Director of Career Services is also an integral part of Alumni Relations, working
with volunteer councils to design and implement programs and services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Provides resources to assist students in conducting effective employment
searches.
Provides opportunities for students to connect with potential employers.
Recruit and support alumni constituent groups.
Plan and organize special events.
Facilitate relationships with the campus and surrounding community for alumni
reunions and career services.
Participate in budgeting, contribution to publications and online resources, and is
a team member for all alumni programs and events.
Network with faculty to help with job placements.
Design and implement new and innovative career services for online and hybrid
models of classes, and the development and production of online workshops and
webinars.
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Supervisory Responsibilities
Position Requirements
Education and Experience:
 Bachelor’s degree required
 2-4 years of experience in career services, higher education or counseling
Skills – Technical
 Superior counseling and advising skills.
 Thorough working knowledge of labor market trends, occupational information,
career assessment tools, and job search strategies.
Skills – General
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Must be a hands-on, self-directed, organized and conscientious individual
Strong time management and organizational skills in a dynamic, constantly changing
environment
Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate with all levels within
the organization
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries, customer/student inquiries or
complaints as well as communicate effectively both orally and in writing with
management, peers and individuals
Ability to work effectively, exhibit a professional manner and establish constructive
working relationships
Attention to detail and quality focus.
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Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
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Certification in appropriate career assessment instruments.
Work Environment
The essential functions of the job are usually performed in an environmentally controlled facility
where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may involve
working in a combination of office and classroom environments.
While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and
arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee may
sometimes be required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to
adjust focus.
Occasional weekend and evening hours required.
The work environment and physical demands described are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential
functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
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This document is intended to describe the general content and to identify essential functions and requirements to perform this job. It is not an
exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. United States University (the “University”) complies with all laws pertaining to
accommodation of disabled individuals, and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible
applicants/employees to perform essential job functions. Employment with the University is “at-will,” meaning that either the University or an
employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, notice, reason or stated justification.
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