Assistant Director of Career & Professional Development

Search Number	# CS 101
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	Under the direction of the Director of Career & Professional Development, the Assistant Director of Career & Professional Development is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the career development needs of the current students and alumni of Albertus Magnus College.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Assist in the management and growth of all programs associated with student experiential learning. Teach sections of ePortfolio Lab courses to second-year students and transfers. Assist undergraduate and graduate students in researching and applying for internships, jobs, and graduate schools. Initiate, track, review, and monitor the status of all undergraduate and graduate interns assigned within Handshake. Maintain current relationships with internship sites, as well as develop new partnerships for future placements. Advise students through resume preparation, occupational research, interviewing techniques, job search strategies, and other career-related concerns. Assist with the maintenance of current or proposed electronic and social media resources. Assist Director of Career & Professional Development in coordinating and executing office events, including workshops, career fairs, and networking receptions. Produce progress reports on initiatives, maintain a database, and prepare reports of student activity. Monitor Curricular (CPT) and Optional (OPT) Practical Training for F-1 international students.

Essential Functions

Assist in the management and growth of all programs associated with student experiential learning.
Teach sections of ePortfolio Lab courses to second-year students and transfers.
Assist undergraduate and graduate students in researching and applying for internships, jobs, and graduate schools.
Initiate, track, review, and monitor the status of all undergraduate and graduate interns assigned within Handshake.
Maintain current relationships with internship sites, as well as develop new partnerships for future placements.
Advise students through resume preparation, occupational research, interviewing techniques, job search strategies, and other career-related concerns.
Assist with the maintenance of current or proposed electronic and social media resources.
Assist Director of Career & Professional Development in coordinating and executing office events, including workshops, career fairs, and networking receptions.
Produce progress reports on initiatives, maintain a database, and prepare reports of student activity.
Monitor Curricular (CPT) and Optional (OPT) Practical Training for F-1 international students.

Education	Master’s degree preferred in psychology, sociology, human services, counseling, student services, or a related field.

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the public. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively on a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Experience with a career management system is a plus. Strong working knowledge of social media platforms and the ability to market the goals of the department on a consistent basis. Experience with teaching in a classroom setting and presenting workshops. Expertise in the area of Excel or Google Sheets.

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the public.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively on a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Experience with a career management system is a plus.
Strong working knowledge of social media platforms and the ability to market the goals of the department on a consistent basis.
Experience with teaching in a classroom setting and presenting workshops.
Expertise in the area of Excel or Google Sheets.

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Deskwork in an office environment. Evening hours required one day a week. Comfortable with online and virtual meetings. Occasional weekend hours.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information from three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu . Please reference the Search Number in the subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.