Assistant Director, Career Services

Job Title

Assistant Director, Career Services

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Career Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,000.00 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Career Services at Prairie View A&M University is a leadership position responsible for managing, leading, and supporting a team of Career Coaches within the CARE teams. These teams are dedicated to providing comprehensive career support to undergraduate students throughout their matriculation at the university. He/she will report to the Director of Career Services to assist with developing strategies to manage staff, career opportunities, and relationships will all stakeholders. The Assistant Director will also manage a case load of students and assume responsibilities for the director in their absence.

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Manage, lead, and support a team of Career Coaches within the CARE teams.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Career Coaches, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

• Conduct regular team meetings and professional development sessions to enhance coaching skills.

• Assume responsibilities for the Director of Career Services in their absence, providing leadership and decision-making support as needed.

• Contribute to the strategic planning and vision of the Career Services department.

Student Coaching:

• Manage a case load of students as a Career Coach, providing individualized career guidance and support.

• Conduct career assessments, assist with goal-setting, and provide resources to help students navigate their career paths.

Curriculum Development :

• Develop and implement a curriculum and programming for Career readiness and development, ensuring consistency and effectiveness in career coaching methodologies and student preparation.

•  Stay current with industry trends and career development best practices to continually enhance the coaching curriculum.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Career Coaching services, ensuring effective coordination of career services for undergraduate students.

• Collaborate with other university departments to integrate career services into the overall student experience.

Industry Engagement:

• Stay informed about the needs of and trends within industries and employers that the university partners with.

•  Foster and maintain relationships with industry professionals to enhance career opportunities for students.

Other:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Five years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Effective problem solving, analytical, public speaking, and marketing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Science, Psychology, Social Work/Sociology, Education, Human Resources, Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Counseling, Higher Education, or related field.

• Experience in career counseling, coaching, or related student services roles. Leadership experience in a higher education setting.

• Knowledge of career planning practices and techniques.

• Knowledge of computer applications, search engines, and navigating the world wide web.

• Knowledge of employability tools and strategies.

• Knowledge of employment readiness and placement processes.

• Ability to work nights and weekends.

• Ability to develop and implement career and employment ready workshops.

Job Posting Close Date:

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.