Assistant Director and Career Coach

Join a nationally recognized, award winning career center and make an impact with innovative programs and services. We are searching for a team member who can make a positive impact upon on students and alumni. Integrated into the strategic plan, this team is empowered to be innovative and leaders in the career services industry.

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Coordinate programs and services for students, alumni and faculty in selected academic departments and liaison with departments; coordinate career planning and job search programs and activities; provide career advising services and educational programs for students and alumni through individual appointments and group presentations and discussion; support employer development and recruitment activities.

Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited institution.

One year of related experience.

Experience with MS Office; ability to use technology to seek information; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize time management, planning and leadership skills to meet deadlines; excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Master's degree from an accredited institution by date of appointment.

One year of experience in higher education setting such as career services, counseling, academic advising, residence life, or admissions or in a related/transferable professional work experience outside of higher education.

Familiarity with career planning and employment and with career development theory; program development, management and presentation delivery; supervisory experience.

Students and graduate assistants as assigned.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

The minimum salary for this position is $42,000.

Serve as a liaison to and provide career development and job search services for students, alumni and faculty in assigned colleges developing and presenting career development and job search programs and information.

Serve as a liaison to internship coordinators and other University departments as assigned.

Provide drop-in, online, and individual career advising for students and alumni.

Support departmental employer relations and recruitment activities, including career fairs, networking events, information sessions, etc.

Serve as a member of the Program and Coaching Team to plan and implement departmental programs; assess learning outcomes.

Assign and review work, orient and train students and graduate assistants and make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including but not limited to interviewing and selection, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal, and training and career development of personnel.

Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the professional staff to manage programming, services, calendars, policies and procedures and other administrative details required by the Career Center.

Represent the Career Center on appropriate university committees.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.