Assistant Director / Career Advisor (supporting undergraduate students in the College of Engineering)

University of Notre Dame, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Notre Dame, INDIANA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Feb 2024

Position Information


Job Title Assistant Director / Career Advisor (supporting undergraduate students in the College of Engineering)
Job Description
The Meruelo Family Center for Career Development (“CCD”) prepares students for lifelong career readiness by guiding them to discern, pursue, and achieve career goals that align with their values, interests, and skills. The CCD aspires to unite the Notre Dame community to inspire and prepare every student to pursue a life of impact and purpose.
The Assistant Director plays a mission-critical role in the CCD. The Assistant Director is accountable for ensuring every undergraduate student enrolled in the College of Engineering is actively engaged in career development activities. This includes tracking engagement, strategically partnering with faculty and administrators, creating best-in-class resources, meeting with students, and implementing tailored programs.
The Assistant Director provides career advisement, guidance, and consulting to undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Engineering pursuing any career path, including advanced degrees, employment, service, and other pursuits. This includes working with students in conducting job/internship searches, preparing resumes and cover letters, and mock interviews.
The Assistant Director serves as a member of the Center for Career Development team through teamwork and collaboration across all department functional areas of the CCD.
Responsibilities of this position include:
CAREER ADVISEMENT AND CONSULTATION
Conduct individual and group student appointments related to all career development topic needs, primarily career discernment. Advise students on various career paths, skills development, internship/full-time job search strategies, interview techniques, etc.
RESOURCE CREATION AND REFINEMENT
Research, develop, and implement best-in-class resources to ensure every undergraduate student in the College of Engineering is equipped to manage their career development. This includes collaboration with CCD staff, employers, and alumni.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND ENGAGEMENT
Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure every undergraduate student in the College of Engineering is connected to the most appropriate career development resources, whether offered through the Center for Career Development, the respective programs, or other campus partners.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
Develop innovative programs to ensure undergraduate students in the College of Engineering are provided the best available resources to advance their career development. This includes workshops, guest speakers, networking events, career fair preparation, and more, specifically tailored to students in the College.
SUPPORT OF CENTRALIZED EFFORTS
Participate in regular departmental meetings and large departmental events and initiatives. Cover drop-in and exploding offer appointments, as assigned. Participate in departmental programming (career fairs, open houses, etc). Perform other duties as assigned by the Director to ensure the success of the Center for Career Development, the University, students, and other stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree preferred)
  • 3-4 years full-time transferable work experience
  • Knowledge of the functions of higher education career services
  • Knowledge of career development principles
  • Knowledge of career paths for undergraduate students pursuing engineering-related careers
  • Competence in providing advice and guidance to students
  • Experience with career advising of college students
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Ability to present information in compelling ways, both in-person and virtually
  • Ability to learn technology quickly
  • Demonstrated proficiency in building relationships
  • Ability to think organizationally, conceptually, and strategically
  • Ability to manage projects and relationships simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Serve as a team player with a positive attitude across multiple departments with distinct responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Department Career Center (17005)
Department Website https://careerdevelopment.nd.edu
Family / Sub-Family Student Svcs / Career Svcs
Career Stream/Level EIC 2 Professional
Department Hiring Pay Range Commensurate with experience
Pay ID Semi-Monthly
FLSA Status S1 - FT Exempt
Job Category Administrator/Professional
Job Type Full-time
Schedule: Days of Week & Hours
Monday, Friday 8AM – 5PM plus evening events. This position is based on Notre Dame’s main campus. Our commitment to Notre Dame students is to provide in-person services and events. As such, this is not a remote position and hybrid work is not available.
Schedule: Hours/Week 40+
Schedule: # of months 12


Posting Detail Information


Job Posting Date (Campus) 02/12/2024
Job Posting Date (Public) 02/12/2024
Job Closing Date 02/20/2024
Posting Type Open To All Applicants
Posting Number S24663
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/33451

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