In accordance with Pace Career Services mission to "help every student find a great job and build the foundation of a successful career no matter who they are, who they know, or what their major is”, the Assistant Director (AD) Dyson Career Programs and Services (PLV Campus) reports to the Director of Career Communities and collaborates closely with Dyson staff and faculty and other Pace University staff as necessary on the development and implementation of an annual strategic plan. This is inclusive of student engagement, internship placement, full-time job placement, and employer development goals for all Dyson PLV students (undergraduate and graduate) and recent alumni. The Assistant Director will collect, interpret, and present data on student engagement and placements for reporting purposes.
Position Duties
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Serve as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI)/Relationship Manager (RM) for the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences to collaborate with the Dyson deans, faculty, and staff in the strategic development and implementation of a Dyson Business Plan, with goals focusing primarily on student engagement, programming, employer development, internship placement, and full-time job placement on the PLV campus.
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May lead a team that provides career advisement and preparation, and internship/full-time job placement assistance to all Dyson students and recent alumni through counseling, workshops, and programs.
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Perform 1:1 career counseling and preparation including but not limited to resume and cover letter reviews, interview preparation, digital branding, networking, job search strategies, career exploration, and assessment.
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Conceptualize, plan, and implement special workshops, programs, and events for students and recent alumni.
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Collaborate with Career Services staff on career programs, special projects, and strategies to better obtain/collect and report internship and full-time job data and statistics; is proactive and accountable for continuous follow-up and outreach efforts with both students and employers in order to develop and report internship and full-time job placements.
- Assemble and present reports on the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences metrics (including but not limited to placements in a way that contributes to making informed decisions), work with Director Assessment, Outcomes, and Operations in gleaning and interpreting such data.
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Collaborate closely with student organizations especially in the development of and marketing of Dyson-focused programming. Represent the department at both internal and external events such as admissions events, open houses, information sessions, new student orientations, career fairs, and other special events. Assist with the development and implementation of ALL Career Services initiatives.
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Market Career Services programs and services to students, recent alumni, faculty, and staff through regular and varied outreach and communications.
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Host weekly office hours for students and recent alumni.
- Attend and contribute to team, department, and assigned committee meetings as scheduled.
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Participate in data collection campaigns and special projects as determined by Career Services management.
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In accordance with the service standards set forth as part of Pace University’s services Standard Initiative, “I MAKE IT HAPPEN”, be acceptable, professional, accountable, and proactive in all interactions with students as measured by existing department surveys.
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Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Supervision
In future, may be responsible for direct supervision of individual(s); all counselors take responsibility for managing special programs and events, maintaining accurate records, an ongoing team caseload of students for outreach and follow up.
Position Qualifications
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Previous Work Experience experience working within higher education, recruiting, human services, or business-related field. Prior experience with developing business plans, providing employment assistance or job development preferred.
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Superior communication, presentation, writing, problem-solving, attention to detail, organizational skills.
- Strong technical skills with knowledge of Windows-based computer applications, Internet resources, and web recruiting software.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student body including non-traditional and international students, as well as with internal and external constituencies.
- Knowledge of career development theory and application commitment to working in a team-based collaborative environment.
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Experience working in Diversity & Inclusion in higher education or employer environment desired.
Work Hours
10am-6pm or 9am-5pm, and may alternate depending upon department needs. Also, nights and weekends as needed for high traffic periods, campus events, Career Services programs, Admissions events, data collection campaigns, and special projects as determined by the AVP and/or Director. Must be reasonably available when offsite.
About the Institution
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.
Benefits Offered
Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:
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Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
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Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
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403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
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Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
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Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
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Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
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Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).
AA/EEO Statement
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
Annual Security Report Notice
Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.