Randolph College

Director of the Career Development Center (48883)

Randolph College Lynchburg, VA
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Director, Career Development Center

FLSA Classification

Exempt, Full-Time Position

Reports to

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Date

5/2/24

Job Description

The Director of the Career Development Center is responsible for the administration and supervision of comprehensive career development/advising services for students, alumnae, and employers.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Advise individual students and alumnae on all aspects of career planning, including job search techniques and applications to graduate school.
  • Plan, develop, and conduct workshops, seminars, and training programs at the College that meet the career planning needs of student sand alumnae.
  • Work with administration and faculty to implement all aspects of the strategic plan that involve career preparation and student professional development.
  • Oversee the internship program including meeting with and advising students on opportunities and application processes, soliciting new opportunities, maintaining an internship database, and tracking and reporting data to Director of Institutional Research.
  • Advertise both credit-bearing and non-credit internships to students at the College. Maintain communications with faculty, supervisors, and students regarding the internships, including program administration process and evaluation of the student and the program.
  • Conduct the Center’s annual graduation survey and follow-up survey designed to capture information regarding students’ post-graduate activities.
  • Sustain and grow community partnerships with local and regional employers through regular outreach and communications.
  • Oversee, maintain, and approve the career related web page to ensure that students and alumnae have the most up-to-date information.
  • Oversee allocation and use of office budget.
  • Represents the Center and Randolph College at professional development workshops, national and regional conferences, local events, and other functions as requested.

Required Education, Competencies, And Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Excellent administrative and communication skills
  • A customer service mindset
  • Demonstrated success working with college-age students
  • Knowledge of database systems and other technology tools

Preferred Education, Competencies, And Experience

  • Master’s degree
  • At least 3 years of experience in career services
  • Demonstrated success working with college students, faculty, and administration

Work environment

Position typically works in an office environment. Requires standing/walking/sitting for extended periods of time.

Physical demands

Requires standing/walking/sitting for extended periods of time. May occasionally lift 10/15 lbs.

Travel Required

None.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political beliefs, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, termination, placement, transfer, layoff, recall, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Higher Education

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