Summary Operating Title Assistant Director, Career Services Long Classification Title Senior Career Counselor Campus Location Keene Department KSC Academic and Career Advising Summary of Position Keene State College invites applicationsfor an Assistant Director, Career Services to provide strategic leadership and vision for career services.Under the direction of the Student Academic Support Services ( SASS ) executive director, the assistant director is responsible for supervision of the career services team, managing thedaily activities and resources of the department to broaden opportunities for student participation in high impact practices, expand internship opportunities; develop relationships with regional employers; and engage in cross-functional partnerships with faculty, staff, students, and alumni.Acceptable minimum level of education Master's Acceptable minimum years of experience 3 years Additional Job Information Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:
- Letter of application
- Resume
- Contact Information for references
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the College's discretion. For full consideration please submit materials by Sunday, December 1, 2024.Posting Number PS5000FY25 Other minimum qualifications Master's degree and three years related professional experience in recruiting, career services, college relations or other student service-related areas that collaborate with colleges/universities, or a bachelor's degree and four years or related professional experience as indicated. Experience coordinating employer partnerships; developing and maintaining policies and procedures relevant to internships and/or field experiences; the ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with students, employers, faculty and staff; program assessment and outcomes; service delivery; demonstrated knowledge of higher education high-impact experiential practices; proven written and oral communication skills; demonstrated organizational skills, follow-through and initiative; ability to work as part of a team in a flexible work environment; proficiency with computer applications including MS Office Systems, including Word, Excel and relational databases. Occasional early morning, evening, and weekend time commitments are required as needed for meetings and presentations.Additional Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of local, regional, and national trends, economic initiatives, and proven workforce development best practices; experience and/or knowledge of high impact practices and their impact on college retention and graduation rates. The College has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the campus.Salary Information Salary is commensurate with experience, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. This position is part of the Keene State College Staff Association ( KSCSA ).Quicklink for Posting Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.0 Grade 18 EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.Institution Information Set in the beautiful New England city of Keene, at the foot of Mount Monadnock, Keene State College is the public liberal arts college of New Hampshire. Inspired by the college motto Enter to Learn - Go Forth to Serve, the institution focuses on rigorous academic programs and a tradition of small classes, faculty student research and creative projects and community service. Keene State College offers over forty majors in the arts and sciences, professional programs, and selected graduate degrees. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please visit: or Posting Details Posting Date 11/14/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Closing DatePosting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt) Appointment Type Regular If TERM position provide projected end dateEquipment/InstrumentsDrivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. None applicable
Duties / Responsibilities Job Duties Duty/Responsibility Career Services Management and Development
- Supervise and manage Career Services staff
- Ensure implementation of developmental career services curriculum
- Create a structure for Career Advisors to support students from first year to fourth year
- Identify obstacles and develop new pathways to manage and expand internships for credit and/or experience including course consistent engagement requirements, assessment methods, and learning outcomes
- Inventory formal and informal, credit and non-credit internship trends to determine baseline data of high impact practice
- student/department engagement and grow incrementally year to year
- Oversee, coordinate, and troubleshoot all internship administrative processes for students, employers, faculty, registrar, and other campus constituencies
- Organize and sponsor events and programming to connect employers with students
- Mitigate risk associated with internships and external placements of students through vetting and monitoring internship sites, coordinating internships agreements and approvals, and consulting with USNH legal counsel when necessary
Duty/Responsibility Students
- Promote the value of high impact practices and internships to students
- Implement a suite of career advising services to students covering:
- 21st century skill and job readiness to engage in internship/career searches, applications, and interviews internship pathways offered at KSC : Independent Experience (not for credit) and for Credit Experience (internship where a student receives course credit)
- student access to individual appointments, workshops, and classroom presentations
- Monitor internship search and application process, including resume and cover letter writing
Duty/Responsibility Employers
- Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with employers to develop a scalable framework for internship recruitment, matching, support, and institutional documentation.
- Conduct employer visits and attend outside organizational meetings such as the Chambers of Commerce, Society for Human Resource Management, BAHRN , and related organizations to promote connection to KSC
- Develop and promote internship best practices for employers
- Coordinate and host events for regional employers who host KSC interns to gather and provide feedback on the internship experience
Duty/Responsibility Faculty/Departments
- Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, and departments across the KSC campus to promote Career Services and internships
- Work directly with departments and faculty members to create a common intern experience with consistent engagement requirements, assessment methods, and learning outcome documentation; mitigate challenges associated with the internship process.
- In conjunction with department chairs, work with Senate committees to introduce curriculum proposals to solidify institutional, credit-bearing internships. Promote the value and process for obtaining an internship to students through partnerships with faculty and staff (classroom presentations, event presentations, etc.)
- Collaborate with Advancement and Financial Aid to develop practices and policies allowing for the integration of current and future resources to ensure students financial need is met and that they are consistently compensated
Duty/Responsibility Alumni
- Build and maintain relationships with KSC alumni to cultivate new internship and job opportunities
- Work closely with the KSC Alumni Relations Director to connect with alumni.
- Manage services to KSC alumni
Duty/Responsibility
- Participate as a fully contributing staff member of the Student Academic Support Services department and other functions as defined
- Effectively use web, communication portals, and technology as tools to effectively communicate with students, faculty, and employers
- Review departmental/campus needs and plan activities to meet those needs
- Manage annual First Destination Survey, collaborate with IR, Alumni etc.
- Assess career services, and outcomes
- Other duties as assigned
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Have you ever been employed by any University System of New Hampshire campus? If yes, which location(s): (Open Ended Question) * Indicate your highest level of education. - GED
- High School Diploma
- Technical School
- Associate
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Ph.D.
- J.D.
- M.D.
- Other (Please Specify)
If you chose Other regarding level of education, please specify here: (Open Ended Question) * How many years of experience do you have in relation to the minimum qualifications of this posting? - None
- 1-2
- 3-5
- 6-10
- 10-15
- 15+
* Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States? Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Resume/Vita Optional Documents (3) Professional References Contact Info