Associate Director, Career Advancement & Student Success

Regular

SA9132122

Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

Exempt

$75,000 - $95,000

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

The Career Coach and Assistant Director on the Career Advancement & Success Team at the Argyros College of Business and Economics (ACBE) supports student career and professional development goals and assists students in making connections with potential employers for successful employment. Role may supervise other staff and/or student employees and reports to the Director of Career Development and Engagement.

Career Advancement

• Perform outreach functions with groups such as students, faculty, staff, alumni, and recruiters to effectively engage in career-related activities

• Conduct individual/group career coaching sessions daily for students in designated portfolio on career planning and job searching, including resume reviews (written and video), cover letters, interview preparation, professional communications, while developing the essential and professional skills for career success.
• Utilize and demonstrate University and School technologies such as Handshake, Vault, Standout, CareerShift, VMock, and other career platforms, as well as career and interest and leadership assessments to optimize student career outcomes and success with finding employment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to create programming
• Assist students in understanding different industry characteristics, job requirements and employer culture to assess career “fit” and create a virtuous cycle of feedback in support of building a community of lifelong learning
• May teach two sections of a career course per semester (formats may include synchronous or asynchronous, online, hybrid or in-person) utilizing a learning management site for portfolio-wide created lesson plans, syllabi, assignments, and presentations. Grade assignments and provide feedback promptly to build professionally appropriate relationships with students for improved. Teaching credit, non-credit, and workshop may place outside the normal workday and will be based on the academic calendar and space availability

• Plan, facilitate, market new career initiatives and events to create opportunities for students and employers to engage by partnering with the Chapman community to help achieve student employment goals.
• Increase participation in employer events (career fairs, networking events, etc.) and assist and possibly lead job fair planning and implementation.
• Conduct career-focused interviews and provide insightful input for assessing the career readiness of MBA and specialized business master’s program admission candidates

• Facilitate and support students career and professional development goals leading to successful employment upon graduation through internships, co-ops, and experiential learning for full-time employment
• Facilitate and support employers to meet their talent acquisition goals

• Collect and compile data for informed decision making and departmental resource allocation, including and but not limited to coaching appointments, programming, recruiting activity, assessments and career outcomes
• Support and track student reporting of career outcomes for rankings and accreditation
• In collaboration with other Career Advancement team members, provide benchmarking and recommendations regarding priorities for student career acceleration and progression

• Masters degree preferred; Bachelor degree required
• MBA a bonus
• Executive Coaching Certification a bonus
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
• Growth mindset with entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing market conditions
• Knowledge of business principles, business vocabulary and professional etiquette
• Positive attitude with strong oral and written communication and editing skills
• Strong emotional intelligence
• Desire to transform student lives through education

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.