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Colgate University
  • Position Number: 3593209
  • Location: Hamilton, NY
  • Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement


Colgate University

Assistant Director of Career Development/Business Adviser

Requisition Number: 2022S144Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Dean of the College
Department: Career Services

Department Statement:
Colgate University, a premiere liberal arts university of approximately 3,100 students, seeks an energetic, student-focused adviser to coach students primarily excited about Careers in the business umbrella (i.e.: finance, consulting, sales, operations, marketing, real estate, and sports management, etc). This professional will also engage in generalist career advising as a member of our career development team. Utilizing a human-centric, growth mindset approach and leveraging Colgates new four-year career development plan, our team guides deciding and exploring students through understanding what career options best fit a students interests, strengths, values, and identities. They then work directly with students on search strategies, applications, and decision-making related to internship, entry-level job, and graduate/professional school searches. It is imperative that all members of the Career Services team build partnerships and relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, parents, employers, and professional colleagues outside of Colgate to ensure we are ensuring the most current and contemporary support for our students. The assistant director reports to the associate director of career development.
It is an exciting time for the University as Colgate enters its third century. President Brian W. Casey is leading the campus through a comprehensive Third-Century Plan to raise the institutions profile as a distinctive and strong undergraduate liberal arts institution to even-higher levels of achievement. Of particular relevance to this role is the Colgate Commitment, the launch of the Mind Brain and Behavior Initiative, and the establishment of Global Public and Environmental Health minor (now Colgates largest enrolled minor). Under the leadership of Vice President and Dean of the College Paul J. McLoughlin II, there has been tremendous growth. The energy on campus is palpable as four Residential Commons living-learning communities have been developed over the last six years, and long-term goals have been established for further developing the residential college system through creation of an upper-level residential system and an integrated wellness model.
Career Services benefits from strong institutional support, reinforced by a clear commitment from Dr. McLoughlin. The assistant director would join this highly-motivated team of 15 professionals at a particularly exciting moment. Under Colgates Third Century Plan, Career Services is committed to achieving best-in-class preparation to launch liberal arts graduates into a global, ever-changing workplace. By carefully harnessing Colgates assets and providing extraordinary opportunities, the Career Services team launched a comprehensive four-year plan in fall 2021 that ensures that all students have access to build core, practical skills and gain competitive experiences that prepare them for a lifetime of success.

Learn more about Colgate University and the Dean of the College Division by reviewing. A Candidates Guide to Colgate. In 2021 and 2022, the Dean of the College Division was acknowledged by Diverse Issues in Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs.

Accountabilities:
  • Accountable for independently guiding students through a process of clarifying their strengths, interests, and values, and aspects of their identities to gain an understanding of the world of work, and best-fit career areas. Accountable without supervisor oversight to teach students and young alumni to enhance their candidacy and potential for future success by building networks with influencers. Responsible for conducting effective advising of students and young alumni that results in their articulation of the value of their Colgate liberal arts education and co-curricular experiences in relation to opportunities of interest.
  • Responsible for the effective delivery of skill-based learning related to job, internship, and graduate/professional school application processes (e.g. composing targeted applications, interview preparation, offer evaluation). Accountable for developing and maintaining digital and print resources to advance students' career development.
  • Responsible for program management of career development initiatives. In collaboration with office leadership, devise the strategy, manage students' progress through planned initiatives, report on the program's impact.
  • Accountable for establishing and maintaining connections with student organization leaders, faculty, alumni and parents, and professional associations for the purpose of professional development, building networks of support for students, and instigating opportunities for channeling volunteerism for the benefit of students.


Professional Experience/Qualifications
  • A minimum of two years of work experience in a relevant discipline is required.
  • Must be able to build rapport with students and student groups and guide them through an advising process.
  • Must be capable of being a strong advocate for inclusion with a proven ability to work with diverse populations.
  • Must have the capability to understand and communicate the value of a liberal arts education.
  • Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills as well as problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to create, develop and give presentations and/or workshops.
  • Demonstrated collaborative skills and the ability to influence other stakeholders to produce positive outcomes.
  • Demonstrated strengths in the following; organized, detail-oriented, excellent follow-through and execution skills.
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously, as well as work well independently.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Graduate-level courses in student development, counseling, or a similar field are highly desirable, as is previous advising experience.
  • Previous professional or personal interest experience with one of the industry areas of advising (business) is preferable.


Education
  • A minimum of a Bachelors degree is required.
  • A Masters Degree is preferred.


Other Information
Please provide three (3) professional references. This document can be uploaded under References in the "Documents Needed to Apply" section of the application.

Work Schedule:
Weekdays, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Job Open Date:
10/31/2022

Job Close Date:
12/31/2022

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary


EEO Statement
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veteran Status, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, genetic information, victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, and all other categories covered by law. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training at all levels of employment. Colgate University will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Females/Persons with Disabilities/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Campus Safety Department will provide upon request a copy of Colgates Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. To obtain a copy, contact the Campus Safety Compliance Manager via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. You may also access the report from the Campus Safety web page at: www.colgate.edu/offices/support/campussafety.


To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/4571








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