Assistant Director, Career Coach for Major and Career Exploration

$50,000 - $53,000/Yr

Appalachian State University - Boone, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Boone, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director, Career Coach for Major and Career Exploration at Appalachian State University is responsible for providing comprehensive career development services to students and alumni. This role focuses on guiding students in their exploration of majors and career paths, offering counseling and coaching in both individual and group settings. The position collaborates with various university departments to ensure students receive the necessary support for informed decision-making regarding their academic and career choices.

Responsibilities

• Provide career exploration, counseling, coaching, and outreach to students and alumni in both individual and group settings.
• Teach the Major and Career Exploration course and/or the College to Career course.
• Facilitate students in establishing goals and next steps in career decision-making.
• Assess students' needs and utilize various techniques to help identify interests, skills, and values.
• Administer and interpret career assessments including FOCUS, Strong Interest Inventory, and MBTI.
• Develop knowledge of programs of study at Appalachian and maintain familiarity with career opportunities.
• Represent the Career Development Center in university committees and events.
• Create ongoing programming for First Year Seminar and College Success Seminar classes.
• Maintain communication with Counseling and Psychological Services and other support services for seamless transitions.
• Coordinate presentations during orientation and outreach efforts to classes and student organizations.
• Provide a consistent presence in advising and conduct assessments with advisor caseloads.
• Promote the Handshake online career management system among students and faculty.
• Serve as a liaison to SSS / ACCESS programs and the Student Learning Center.
• Communicate career resources to target student populations via Handshake and newsletters.
• Engage in ongoing professional development with relevant associations.
• Disseminate employment and internship opportunities to faculty and students.
• Maintain records of student appointments and programming for continuous improvement.
• Plan and coordinate employer development activities with the Employer Relations team.
• Supervise student interns and employees as needed.

Requirements

• Master's in Student Development, Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling or related field.
• 2 or more years of experience in a college career office, counseling center, or student services office.
• Demonstrated understanding of career development issues for college students and alumni.
• Ability to provide counseling in individual and group settings.
• Willingness to work irregular, flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with career assessments and interpretation.
• Familiarity with Handshake or similar career management systems.
• Involvement in professional associations related to career development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.