Assistant Director, Graduate Career Coaching, Bearcat Promise Career Studio, Hybrid
University of Cincinnati
- Cincinnati, OH
- $45,000-65,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide individual and group career coaching to help students and recent alumni define their career goals and improve their job search readiness and professional skills. This includes providing advice on topics such as how to: develop effective resumes, CVs, and cover letters; conduct successful full-time job searches and graduate searches; succeed in graduate school; prepare for interviews; and negotiate salary. As student needs evolve, the focus population of this position may also shift.
- Connect students to resources to support their professional growth (ex. Handshake, LinkedIn, BearcatsConnect, CareerShift, Interstride, Big Interview and more).
- Leverage a strong knowledge of student development and the college student experience to assist the CCPS Partnership Development team in implementing strategies to better connect students with employers, postings, events, and on-campus recruiting activities.
- Develop and deliver professional development workshops and/or presentations, both independently and in collaboration with UC stakeholders
- Coordinate with campus partners and relevant student groups to promote workshops and presentations.
- Support Director in the day-to-day operations of the Career Studio as needed.
- Support CCPS in managing career services software (ex. Handshake, CareerShift, Interstride, Big Interview, etc.)
- Serve on College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS) and University committees.
- Assist with special events, including new student orientation, career fairs, etc.
- Assist in collecting post-graduation outcome information as it related to employment and continuing education statistics.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Master's degree or doctorate degree in higher education, college student personnel, counseling, human resources, or similar field.
- Strong organization, detail-oriented and time management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and self-motivated to complete job duties independently
- Knowledge of career development, student development theories, and recruiting trends.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with various populations.
- Certifications in Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Strong Interest Inventory (SII), Clifton Strengths.
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
- Competitive salary range of $45,000 - $65,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.