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Posted: 04-May-23
Location: Pasco, Washington
Salary: $68,000 - $75,000 Annually
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Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks a Director for Career Services to be responsible for the overall leadership and management of student career services and retention programs provided through the campus Career Center. These services and programs support and maintain a student-centered, inclusive campus culture that contributes to the engagement, learning and retention of a diverse student population, in alignment with the College's mission, values and strategic plan. The Director for Career Services reports to the Associate Dean for Student Retention & Completion.
This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by June 4, 2023 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
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CBC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. PROTECTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate a comprehensive career services program for students;
- Serve as budget authority for the Career Services budget, including revenue generated from career fairs;
- Direct the design and delivery of employment workshops offering information and career research, job search techniques, interview skills, etc.;
- Develop learning opportunities for students to articulate their soft skills during the job search process;
- Collect, analyze and report student job placement data annually;
- Develop, oversee and train CBC staff to assist with resume-writing and review services, as well as mock interview opportunities for students;
- Work with division faculty to offer internship opportunities;
- Supervise and direct all employees reporting directly to this position, including training, task assignment, professional development, scheduling leave approvals and performance evaluations;
- Develop and implement programs and services that are responsive to the changing needs of program participants;
- Direct comprehensive and industry-specific career fairs and coordinate employer visits on campus throughout the academic year;
- Ensure maintenance of the Career Services software platform, college job-posting board and promotion of job opportunities to instructors;
- Maintain and update an inventory of career assessment tools to be used in career counseling;
- Promote workforce readiness and career development by collaborating with faculty in the classroom setting;
- Disseminate information regarding career-training programs offered by the College to the public including employers, students seeking work, faculty and staff;
- Assist instructors, counselors, completion coaches and staff in promoting CBC graduates to employers;
- Attend Career and Employment Services Council meetings across state hosted by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges; and
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university;
- Three (3) years of progressively more responsible experience working in an institution of higher education; and
- One (1) year of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university;
- Budget management experience;
- Experience with developing new programs; and
- Previous professional college or university career services experience.
