Assistant Director, Career Coach & Programs

Auburn University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Auburn, ALABAMA
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Position Details
Position Information


Requisition Number S1917P
Home Org Name Engineering Administration
Division Name Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering
Position Title Assistant Director, Career Coach & Programs
Job Class Code AD63
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Office of Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR) seeks candidates for a Assist Director, Career Coach & Program. This position will oversees all individual and group career coaching activities. Promotes signature programs related to career counseling and professional development to create the next generation of engineers capable of long-term success in a wide variety of career fields. Serves as an integral member of the Career Development and Corporate Relations.
About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.
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Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit www.auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.
Essential Functions
  • Leads and implements the direction of individual & group career coaching and program delivery to align with CDCR strategic goals including development and assessment of short-term and long term goals and objectives.


  • Directs coordination of career programs, seminars, workshops, class presentations, and events related to professional development, job and internship searches, networking and personal branding, resume writing, interview skills, and job offer negotiation.

  • Serves as a liaison to university stakeholders such as the Office of Career Discovery and Success, college administrators, and departments. Conducts department, student services, and student organization outreach to promote career development programs and services; coordinates career development presentation requests.

  • Hires, trains, coaches, supervises, and evaluates professional and graduate assistant staff; responsible for ensuring the training and development needs of personnel are met.

  • Promotes and monitors student engagement in career development and coaching services; examines program impact on student outcomes and adapts career development coaching and programming services based on student outcome needs and impact. Develops surveys and other data collection tools in support of this activity.

  • Provides individual and group career coaching for students and/or alumni regarding stages of the career development process including self-assessment, career exploration and decision-making, internship / job search materials and implementation, and job offer and salary negotiation.

  • Conducts assessment of career development coaching appointments and programs.

  • Provides input to the team to engage employers through interface of programs, employer visits, and position listings based on student disciplines and areas of interest.

  • Serves as liaison to engineering alumni council activities as it relates to career development programming.

  • Serves as a point of contact for employer and alumni on-campus visits related to student career development programs; facilitates student and employer program engagement.

Minimum Education and Experience


Education Level Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Field of Study
Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Relations, Counseling, Communications or a related field.
Years of Experience 5
Area of Experience
Career services or career counseling. Must have at least 1 year mentoring,
leading, or supervising employees.
Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Alternate Minimum Education and Experience (If available)


Education Level
Field of Study
Years of Experience
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications


Minimum Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of career development models and approaches to professional development programming. Strong leadership skills.
Proficiency in writing solicitation letters and proposal materials and creating/managing budgets.
Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal, and an aptitude for public speaking, excellent computer skills, well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications


Desired Qualifications
Experience in Higher Education

Posting Detail Information


Salary Grade 36
Salary Range $59,700 - $99,600
Job Category Other
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: AL
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 08/12/2022
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment.
Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide 3 references.
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