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Posted: 23-Aug-23
Location: Evanston, Illinois
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 48494
Department: Career Advancement
Salary/Grade: EXS/7
The mission of Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) is to foster excellence in career development, preparation, and professional opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and alumni by providing comprehensive services and programming and by promoting strong partnerships with employers, academic departments, and the university community. Learn more about the Northwestern Career Advancement department here: https://www.northwestern.edu/careers/
About Student Affairs: By pursuing justice, equity, and belonging, Student Affairs cultivates student programs, services, and skills; disrupts barriers; and partners across Northwestern and neighboring communities to create an inclusive culture in which all students can thrive. Learn more about the Division of Student Affairs here: https://www.northwestern.edu/studentaffairs/about/strategic-plan/strategic-themes.html
Job Summary:
As career adviser, this position empowers students to make decisions associated with their career goals and objectives. The Assistant Director position assesses individual situations and circumstances, many complex in nature, and creates, implements, and monitors recommendations, partnering with internal/external constituencies and resources that meet student needs.
Advising and counseling focuses on self-assessment, research, job and internship search strategies, reflection, and strategic decision-making. The Assistant Director serves as the career adviser for undergraduates and graduate students enrolled in the School of Communication and Bienen School of Music. The position also develops programming to support specific career-related interests for students enrolled in both of these schools. The position builds relationships with School of Communication and Bienen School of Music faculty and staff including the EPICS (External Programs, Internships Career Services) Office.
Workplace Flexibility: This position is eligible to work remotely up to 2 days per week.
Pay: Target hiring range for this position will be between $64,000-70,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicants education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Principal Accountabilities:
Advising/Counseling 50%
- Implement/provide personalizing counseling and advising that focuses on self-assessment, research, job and internship search strategies, reflection, and strategic decision making.
- Researches, develops and implements programs and services that enhance the student experience.
- Connects students with alumni and professionals for employment opportunities. Maintains knowledge of job market trends and hiring practices in a range of fields.
Relationships 25%
- Collaborates with student affairs, academic departments, student organizations and administrative offices to develop programs and publicize opportunities spanning a broad range of industries and geographies.
- Builds and maintains a network of potential employers and alumni that can provide opportunities for mentoring, internships and/or jobs.
Programs/Events 10%
- Manages planning and arrangement of programs - meetings, workshops, trainings, events, etc. designed to provide information, promote resources and to build internal and external relationships.
- Researches best practices to enhance, improve, and innovate program topics and delivery to better meet goals & objectives.
Marketing Public Relations 5%
- Ensures that all advertising and marketing materials accurately represent programs.
- Implements consistent marketing and brand messages regarding resources and services.
Administration 5%
- Researches best practices and peer institutions and market/economic conditions and recommends changes and enhancements to improve administrative effectiveness, services and/or resources.
Accounting/Budget 5%
- Proposes budget for programs and services to support the unit's strategic plan.
- Manages budget for programs accountable for all expenditures
Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' career counseling/advising in higher education or 3 years' of industry experience; or other relevant experience required; OR
- Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or JD or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 2 years' career counseling/advising in higher education or 2 years' of industry experience; or other relevant experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience counseling or advising undergraduate and graduate students on career related issues
- Familiarity with a broad range of career paths including journalism and related career fields
- Evidence of the ability to collaborate and build partnerships across institutions and professional organizations
- Ability to be flexible and function effectively in team settings as a leader and contributor
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
- Ability to adapt and change with organizational needs
Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate lifes challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth and Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If youre interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
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