The Associate Director, Career Communities and Sr. Liaison to the College of Arts & Science serves as the lead on career development strategy and implementation within the College of Arts and Science and supporting Career Clusters. The position leads CAS career development efforts in five major areas: 1) direct supervision of Assistant Directors dedicated to CAS. 2) faculty/classroom partnership and strategy 3) completion of career advising, programming and assessment appointments, and 4) development and coordination of advising services and programs, 5) employer relations and internship development.   The Associate Director provides career development (career advising, events, presentations, etc.) to designated departments in CAS.  The role consistently promotes the value of a liberal arts education to our various constituents including students, employers, and parents.  

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

In collaboration with College Arts and Science (CAS), oversee the development and execution of career development strategy including employer and faculty development and relations, career advising, programs, and services to students in CAS based on institutional, divisional, and departmental priorities.   Serve as the CAS Career Advising Team liaison to the CAS Alumni Advisory Board, CAS Means Careers and other CAS initiatives.

Support programming and outreach to faculty and students in collaboration with Career Center staff focused on this initiative.  Recruit members of the Miami Career Community (employers, alumni, parents, etc.) to participate in career development programming.

Hire, train, mentor and evaluate staff who liaison with CAS.  Provide performance feedback, establish priorities, and ensure professional development.  Provide overall coordinated vision and support across the CAS advising team and their assigned Career Clusters to ensure the needs of CAS students are met.

Provide career coaching, programming and assessments to designated students in CAS and assigned Career Clusters

Leverage data and develop and utilize assessment to create a programming plan that not only meets student career development needs but also provides opportunities for students to explore industry clusters.  Ensure that marketing efforts for programs are carried out through collaborations with CCES staff.

Teach first-year and/or career development courses as needed.  Update and expand Canvas assignments for faculty use.

Assist in the coordination of office-wide special events, programs, workshops, and career fairs, and other events as needed.  Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years experience or a Master’s degree and 2 years’ experience

Experience should be in higher education, nonprofit management, communications, or a related field.

Preferred Requirements:

Career development experience, MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory Certifications.