Director of Career Success
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Posting Number:
0603444
Position Title:
Director of Career Success
Position is:
Regular full-time
Position Type:
Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.:
Workforce Development
Position Description:
Why Join WCC?
- An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff
- Generous Paid Time Off on top of 12 Paid Holidays
- Affordable & Comprehensive Health, Dental, Life & Vision Insurance
- 4:1 Employer Match for Retirement
- WCC Tuition paid for you AND your dependents
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Position Summary:
The Director of Career Success is responsible for providing visionary leadership and direction of career success programs and activities including, experiential learning (apprenticeships, co-ops and internships), employer on-campus recruitment visits, community resource events, career success and readiness workshops, industry/sector summits, and/or information sessions (i.e. Orientations). Lead the overall management, promotion, and the internal and external communications with student, alumni and community members for new career/employment events. Develop and implement career/employment programming in order to serve different populations of students including, workers in transition, veterans, returning citizens, under-skilled workers, displaced/disconnected youth, and the long-term unemployed. Create cross-campus partnerships with key departments with the goal of supporting students along their academic journey as they pursue career opportunities.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director of Career Success is responsible for providing visionary leadership and direction of career success programs and activities including, experiential learning (apprenticeships, co-ops and internships), employer on-campus recruitment visits, community resource events, career success and readiness workshops, industry/sector summits, and/or information sessions (i.e. Orientations). Lead the overall management, promotion, and the internal and external communications with student, alumni and community members for new career/employment events. Develop and implement career/employment programming in order to serve different populations of students including, workers in transition, veterans, returning citizens, under-skilled workers, displaced/disconnected youth, and the long-term unemployed. Create cross-campus partnerships with key departments with the goal of supporting students along their academic journey as they pursue career opportunities.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Effectively plan, lead, and supervise career success programs including employer recruitment events, job fairs, community resource events, employment readiness workshops, industry/sector-based summits, and employer orientations.
- Provide direction, supervision, and training to career success center staff. Recruit, hire, and evaluate all personnel assigned to the department.
- Directly responsible for the effective implementation and management of the Experiential Learning function including but not limited to Apprenticeships, Co-Ops and Internships providing pathways to career success.
- Develop overall career services event management plans including the budget, target audiences, facilities, and campus resource needs that support overall department and institutional goals.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate new technology, procedures and systems to support career success center operations.
- Coordinate and develop career success information & promotional packets and other materials for distribution.
- Oversee continuous improvement initiatives including but not limited to survey and assessment to regularly assess the effectiveness of new student, alumni and community programming and services to support overall career success.
- Work with the Marketing, Communications and PR Department to schedule, publicize, and promote career success services and programs.
- Collaborate with the Instructional Division, College and Career Readiness + Workforce & Community Development Departments to increase the impact and overall visibility of the Center’s programs and services.
- Assist students, alumni, and other customers with career planning, job search strategies, interviewing, and other employment readiness techniques as needed.
- Identify, pursue and manage grant-funded programs and initiatives which support the overall strategic direction of the college and operational plans for the Center.
- Develop goals, plans, and procedures, to improve effectiveness and efficiency of all operations.
- Other duties as assigned by the Vice President and Chief Workforce and Community Development Officer or designee.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, business, communications, or other related fields required.
- Management experience directly supervising full-time staff with ability to lead teams and work collaboratively.
- Experience in presentation and public speaking, as well as excellent oral, written communication skills.
- Experience in developing program goals, evaluating outcomes and monitoring expenditures.
- Experience with managing program and/or departmental budgets.
- Organizational, planning, prioritization of tasks, communication, customer service, and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Education, Business or a related field.
Posting Date:
03/19/2024
Closing Date:
04/02/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents.
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our diverse community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our diverse community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$79,299 - $87,229
Salary Comments:
Current Washtenaw Community College Employees Salary is determined by BOT Policy 5005***An Administrative Group employee whose job has been reclassified or who is promoted to a new position shall have his/her salary set at the new salary range minimum or at 10% above current salary, whichever is greater. Starting rate/salary is determined based on education and work history listed on application.
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