Asst Dir of Career Success in Galesburg, Illinois at Knox College

Position Description

Title: Assistant Director of Career Success

Reports To: Director of The Bastian Family Center for Career Success

Division/Department: Student Development

FLSA: Exempt

Purpose:

The Assistant Director of Career Success will envision, develop, market, and manage a full spectrum of innovative career exploration and professional development programming initiatives designed to help prepare Knox students for life after Knox. They will work with the Career Center team to help ensure the success of such initiatives. As an integral member of the team, the Assistant Director will also deliver one-on-one assistance to students and alumni for all aspects of preparation for successful pursuit of internship opportunities, and job and graduate/professional school searches. Position reports to and works closely with the Director of The Bastian Family Center for Career Success.

Key Responsibilities:

● Program ideation and development, focused on holistic career and professional development; engaging Knox alumni and recruiters in program delivery when feasible ● Work with the Director to develop a comprehensive program development strategy, managing the strategy to ensure students and alumni have access to relevant and timely career programs and resources ● Lead the creation and development of an online self-service career and professional preparation content resource ● Supervise a team of student career peer leaders assigned to work on initiatives ● Assist students and alumni with career-related decision-making through career assessments and exploration, experiential programs and opportunities, networking, and targeted programming ● Advise students and alumni in-person and via phone, email, virtual media, for career choice, resumes, cover letters, job and internship search strategies, recruiting preparation, graduate and professional school preparation, web-based resources, career changes, and professional development topics ● Build and maintain relationships and proactively partner with faculty, staff and student groups to market, and when appropriate co-deliver, initiatives and programs ● Keep up-to-date on trends and issues affecting the future of the world of work 1

DRAFT

● Participate in regional and/or national associations pertinent to our work, including partner associations as Knox representative for career fairs and initiatives ● Assist Director with employer engagement and recruiting ● Lead the gathering and reporting of annual student outcomes, and the continual assessment of the effectiveness and satisfaction with our programs, resources and initiatives ● Create and post marketing materials for student programs on social media on a weekly basis ● Participate in student development initiatives and programs as part of Knox Student Development team ● Occasional travel required for career and association programs and events as well as some evening and weekend hours

Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree preferred. ● Minimum three years of experience working in a higher education setting, preferably in career development ● Self-starter, with the ability to coach and motivate others with a sincere desire to work with college students ● Proven program planning and execution skills with well-developed attention to details ● Excellent writing, public speaking, networking and interpersonal communication skills with ability to build rapport with students, communicate effectively with campus constituencies, leverage relationships with alumni, parents, faculty, and staff ● Facility/comfort with technology-based search and networking tools such Handshake and LinkedIn ● Marketing oriented mindset; working knowledge of social media platforms as a marketing tool ● Comfort with change and a fast-paced environment. ● Ability to collaborate well with others and work across campus departments ● Empathetic, with a commitment to inclusion

Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care

Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from discriminating on the basis of sex.

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance. Any inquiries regarding policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment, including Title IX sexual harassment, as well as the policy prohibiting hazing, should be directed to the Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance identified below. Staff in the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance are available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s policies and procedures.

Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance
Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: cultureofrespect@knox.edu

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance, the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office
500 W Madison St., Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661-4544
Phone: 312-730-1560
Email: ocr@ed.gov

Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) should be directed to the ADA/504 Coordinator identified below:

Knox College ADA/504 Coordinator
Jennie Hemingway, PhD
Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: jhemingway@knox.edu

Employees requesting accommodations may contact:

Human Resources
52 W South St., Alumni Hall, Suite 100 | Campus Box K-200
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7162 or 309-341-7543
Email: hr@knox.edu

Students requesting accommodations may contact:

Director of Disability Support Services
Patricia Harden
Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183
340 South West Street
Phone: 309-341-7478
Email: pharden@knox.edu