Colgate University - Hamilton, NY
posted 4 months ago
The Associate/Senior Associate Director of Operations and Assessment for Career Services at Colgate University is a pivotal leadership role within the Dean of the College division. This position is designed for an experienced professional who will oversee the operations and assessment of the Career Services department, which has recently launched a four-year career development model under Colgate's Third Century Plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing the already strong program that engages over 80% of students in intentional and individualized career journeys, leading to meaningful post-graduate outcomes. The role requires a strong competency in assessment, operational management, interpersonal communications, and leadership, with a focus on addressing historical inequities in career services. The Associate Director will provide vision and leadership for departmental operations and student engagement assessment, directly overseeing the administration of internship grants and fellowship initiatives. They will develop sophisticated strategies to track and assess student engagement, utilizing predictive, causal, and correlational analyses to inform effective programming and advising. The position also involves preparing analyses and reports for campus leadership to demonstrate outcomes and opportunities, as well as assisting colleagues in developing initiatives with clear learning outcomes. In addition to operational responsibilities, the Associate Director will manage hiring, supervision, and performance management of direct and indirect reports, including professional staff and student interns. They will create application processes for internship grants, facilitate candidate selection, and ensure compliance with Colgate policies regarding grant disbursement. The role also includes overseeing the creation and execution of alumni and parent-led career programming, managing front desk operations, and collaborating with the Office of Communications to enhance student engagement with Career Services resources.