Director of Career Services

Details:

Posted: July 4, 2024

Level: Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Location:

742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT 06239 

**This position is not remote**

For more information, please visit the campus website or

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

September 2024

Position Summary:

The Campus Director of Career Services plays a vital role in leading career readiness, internship/job search activities, and professional skill development for students and alumni. Specifically, they deliver career-related advising, programs, and services that support students in reaching their academic, career, personal, and professional goals. The incumbent maintains extensive cooperative and collaborative relationships with the business community, faculty, staff and with professionals of peer institutions to share best practice and stay current on trends within the field.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Student Development or other administrator, the Director of Career Services is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:

• Deliver career advising and coaching (career development-focused counseling to include skill identification assistance, career exploration and guidance, career readiness / competencies, goal setting, job search skill development) and appropriate general academic direction
• Provide students and alumni with career development and job search-related programs and activities; including engagement with employers (career fairs, career panels, employer visits, on-campus interview sessions, etc.), presentations, on-campus events, and workshops
• Assist students and alumni in developing job search competencies to include resume writing and interviewing skills
• In collaboration with guided pathways advisors, provide advanced student career exploration support, including assisting in the exploration of majors, particularly for “undecided” students
• Serve as the campus "point person" to foster positive relationships with local, state, and national employers from all industry sectors to provide hiring/recruitment assistance; enhance employer outreach through online employment platforms, local chambers of commerce, regional business councils and professional associations
• Coordinate postings on job board platform of student on-campus employment, off-campus employment, and, in partnership with academic program coordinators/faculty, paid and unpaid internships/externships
• Facilitate seamless career planning between credit and workforce development/continuing education programs
• Partner with Workforce Development and Continuing Education leadership to help support initiatives relevant to labor market trends, workforce investment funded programs, and general employment needs
• Develop and maintain extensive and effective collaborative relationships with local and regional business and industry organizations to support their workforce and hiring needs
• Manage, update, and maintain technology platforms (i.e., job listing portals and career explorations tools)
• Screen employers to determine legitimacy and assess/manage potential fraudulent postings
• Update and maintain accurate career related materials, webpages, and other student resources
• Publicize career services department offerings and events to students, alumni, community members, faculty, and employers using effective and strategic marketing techniques
• Promote campus career services at events such as prospective student open house and new student orientation
• Provide appropriate assistance for CCS 1001 instructors to support career exploration and development activities within course outcomes and assignments
• Represent CT State at regional business and industry council meetings and serve on program advisory boards
• Stay current on industry trends, job market conditions, and employment opportunities to best support students, and report on trends to appropriate stakeholders (administrators, program coordinators, department chairs, etc.)
• Provide supervision, leadership, and direction to assigned staff
• Review and evaluate performance of assigned staff, providing guidance, appropriate training, and coaching where needed, and conduct constructive performance reviews
• Manage career services department operational budget
  
  

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in an appropriately relevant field together with one to four years of related experience and up to two years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

• Significant experience and expertise in providing career advising for diverse undergraduate students, particularly focused on career exploration and self-assessment
• Experience in student services/career advising, employer relations, and higher education management, preferably including community colleges, and/or significant experience in managing large-scale projects
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated success in developing and maintaining professional relationships with various internal and external partners, including students, faculty, administration, and alumni, as well as other higher education institutions, employers, and professional organizations
• A history of success with program development and project management
• A commitment to principles of community and diversity and the ability and desire to relate to a diverse student population effectively and consistently
• Information technology literacy skills and familiarity with online job search / networking platforms
• Budgeting and fiscal experience
  
  

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience administering and/or implementing the Handshake or similar platform for online job search/ networking platform
• Experience developing online programming and content to support students, faculty, employers, and alumni
• Experience with grant development, corporate and foundation relations, and developing relationships with industry partners and employers/owners
  
  

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary; $80,901 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies;

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

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Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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