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The Associate Director, Career Education is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of services and programming related to career education. This encompasses one-on-one career counseling, career education courses, internship preparation, and resource development, focusing on effectively delivering career education content and contributing to the leadership and strategic direction of the Career Development Center.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Supervise, train, and provide backup for the Assistant Director for Career Access and Equity.
- Develop strategic plans for career education content delivery
- Lead in planning and oversight of career courses
- Collaborate with colleagues, faculty, and student organizations to implement career-related programs, panels, workshops, etc.
- Manage career workshop requests from campus partners and oversee workshop development and delivery, including standing workshops.
- Counsel and advise students and alumni seeking career support from the CDC as they pursue their professional goals.
- Input counseling session notes into Handshake and lead assessment efforts.
- Stay updated on career services and industry trends; share knowledge with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform a job.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Higher Ed, Counseling, HR, or a related field.
- Five to seven years’ experience in Career Services, College Relations, or a related field.
- Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Human Resources, related field, or Emerson related industry (preferred).
- Experience with assessment instruments like CliftonStrengths, Strong Interest Inventory, or MBTI.
- Experience with databases, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Career Services vendor products (e.g., Handshake, PeopleGrove).
- Experience in/knowledge of arts and/or communications career fields (preferred).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the role.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and public speaking.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to equity, access, and social justice efforts.
- Strategic planning and decision-making skills.
- Self-motivated, detail oriented, organized, and flexible.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Requires ability to lift and move objects that are light
- Requires ability to move materials occasionally
WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
Usual Office Conditions
- Usual office conditions.
- Some but infrequent travel required.
Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Salary Range: $77,600 - 97,000
This position is primarily a hybrid role with expected days in the office each week.
The hybrid arrangement will be made upon hire. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Boston campus to ensure operational effectiveness. This arrangement must be approved as outlined in the Remote Work Policy.
Compensation: $77,600.00 - $97,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience.Grade of Position: 23-10EScheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25Division: Division of Campus LifeIn addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.
Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.
Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.
