Career Center

DePaul University

Job Identification: 750
Locations: , , , ,
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Student Services

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

The Highlights

Reporting to the Director of the Kellstadt Career Management Center (CMC), the Assistant Director-Career Specialist is part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating innovative programming and providing the seamless development of the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business students' academic and career aspirations. This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive career counseling, advising and student development guidance to current students and alumni.

This position is very entrepreneurial and will help develop new and effective ways for delivering advising and related career development services to students and alumni. The person will assist with program development and innovation, assessment and annual goal attainment of the career advising area.

This position will assist with marketing and communications related to career and academic advising. This includes knowledge of eRecruiting, LinkedIn, Twitter, Jango Mail and other related platforms. This position is responsible for relationship-building with Kellstadt alumni and building a network with Alumni Relations to create career focused programming.

Is This You?

• Plan and implement original strategies and tactics for providing students and alumni the career advising, workshops, resources, information, and services to connect with employers and alumni to achieve their career goals. Collect, analyze and report data on career services. Manage student organizations.
  
• Assess needs of students and alumni, facilitating access to appropriate Kellstadt Career Management Center services and resources. Advise students and alumni on career goals, skill development needs, job search strategies, and other career-related issues, including strategic selection of Kellstadt courses.
  
• Identify the need for, plan and conduct skill development workshops and networking events on topics of interest and relevance to constituencies.
  
• Establish relationships with Kellstadt faculty and other key stakeholders in order to streamline the academic and career advising process.
  
• Other duties as assigned

Your Education

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Two to five years experience in career development, recruitment/staffing, human resources, training and development, or comparable background.
• Adaptable to change.
• Knowledge of career issues/development and academic advising, assessment, marketing, program development and management are essential.
• Knowledge of and interest in Kellstadt Graduate School of Business curricula, employment market, and recruitment practices.
• Experience in working with traditional graduate age students as well as mature adults at various stages of career development.
• Experience working with hiring managers and/or recruiters preferred.
• Knowledge of and a proven track record of relationship building, managing projects, and events are essential.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Possess a clear understanding of cultural, social, economic and ethnic diversity.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Supervise student interns, graduate assistants, or student peer career advisors.

Financial Responsibilities

• Will assist with setting the annual career services budget and monitoring the expenses and assets of the career advising function as well as identifying future needs and costs.

Other Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to be entrepreneurial and to make creative independent judgments and decisions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Positive attitude. Original thought required.
• Will require some evening and weekend work, on occasion.

Additional Information
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Matching retirement plan up to 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents!
• Full-Time Benefits
• Part-Time Benefits

Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Required COVID-19 Vaccination:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster, or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. To request a religious or medical exemption, please email [email protected]

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

Title IX Contact Information
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities. The Title IX Office is on the Lincoln Park campus on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue. The Title IX Office can be reached at 312-362-8970 or [email protected]

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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