Lafayette College - Assistant Director, Alumni Career Services

Lafayette College in Easton, PA is seeking a part-time Assistant Director for Alumni Career Services who will provide comprehensive career development services for alumni of all majors and class years.  This new position will design and deliver web-based seminars on a full range of career management topics including but not limited to: career re-entry and transition services, job search assistance, and graduate and professional school planning.  This person will also provide individual career coaching consultations, career assessments, and group workshops. The Assistant Director for Alumni Career Services will handle all benchmarking, evaluation and outcomes assessment for these services.

Responsibilities:

• Assess the current needs for alumni career services
• Identify “best practices” for supporting alumni in career transition through benchmarking with peer institutions.
• Design and develop appropriate web-based seminars on a variety of career related topics and create all supporting materials.
• Provide comprehensive individual career coaching for alumni of all majors and class years
• Manage Facebook and LinkedIn groups for alumni career services
• Research and evaluate potential tools to support distance counseling
• Manage and update all resources on the Alumni Career Services webpage
• Track all activity and produce a comprehensive annual report on alumni career services and programming including outcomes assessment.
• Handle all marketing and outreach for programs and services

• Assist with special programs and projects that support services for alumni
• Contribute to the overall goals of the department, as determined by the Director of Career Services

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Counseling or related field with a minimum of 5 years of related experience, excellent oral and written communication skills, superior presentation skills, in addition to strong organizational skills.  The successful candidate must work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.   Superior proficiency in the use of computer technology to support the development and delivery of career services programs, and in depth knowledge of career counseling techniques and theory is required. Ability to work with alumni of all class years with diverse needs and from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

To apply, submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to:

Rachel Nelson Moeller, Associate Director, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042; or electronically to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with “Alumni Career Services” in the subject line. The deadline for application is August 21, 2010 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

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Full-time Career Counselor, Thomas Jefferson University

Responsibilities:

There is a regular full-time 70 hours bi-weekly position available in the Career Development Center within the Office of Student Life for the Jefferson Schools of Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Population Health of Thomas Jefferson University. The Career Counselor will provide career counseling and services to assist students and alumni with career choice and exploration. The responsibilities of the Career Counselor will include however not limited to; Provide career counseling to students and alumni on career choice and exploration, resume development, interviewing and job search skills;  Plan and administer career development workshops, seminars and other events to guide students through the job-search process; Oversee/manage career resources including but not limited to print publications, books, and electronic resources relevant to the career planning needs of students & alumni; Assist in developing and administering special outreach programs to inform faculty, students, and alumni of the need for long-term career planning and career development, regardless of academic discipline; and Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the University.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in College Counseling, Higher Education/Student Personnel Administration, or related field required.  One to two years experience (including graduate internship/practicum) assisting/advising college students in career counseling or other student affairs/student services capacity required.  Knowledge of college student development, and career counseling theory strongly preferred. LPC ¿ Licensed Professional Counselor designation preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate openness to diverse backgrounds and cultures, strong customer-service orientation, excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, ability to give presentations to large groups, a teamwork attitude, organizational skills, flexibility, and will value continuing growth and skill acquisition through professional development activities.

Closing Statement:

Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.

Thomas Jefferson University is composed of Jefferson Medical College, Jefferson College of Graduate Studies, Jefferson School of Population Health, and Jefferson College of Health Professions which includes the Schools of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Professions. The University enrolls more than 3,200 future physicians, scientists and healthcare professionals.  Founded in 1824, Jefferson Medical College is one of the largest private medical schools in the nation, with among the largest living alumni group.

As an academic medical center within a regional healthcare system, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are dedicated to excellence in patient care, patient safety and the quality of the healthcare experience. In 2009, U.S. News & World Report ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals among the nation's top medical centers for a number of specialties including orthopedics, rehabilitation medicine, cancer, digestive diseases, ear, nose and throat and respiratory disorders. Begun in 1825, the Hospital now has 957 licensed acute care beds, with major programs in a wide range of clinical specialties. Services are provided at four locations--the main hospital facility and the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, both in center city Philadelphia, Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia and Jefferson Voorhees in South Jersey.

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment.  All present and future employees at Jefferson can be assured that they will not be judged on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age disability or veteran's status, but by their individual performances.

To Apply, Visit: https://recruit.jefferson.edu/psp/HR9P_ER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteId=1

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Co-op Coordinator position at Drexel University

To apply to this position, click on link below and enter requisition number 3725

HTTPS://WWW.DREXELJOBS.COM

Drexel University is nationally and internationally recognized as a pioneer in cooperative education. The Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) is one of the most highly ranked co-op and career service organizations among any university in the country. We ensure that students obtain the maximum benefit from experiential learning and career development services. Each year, more than 9,500 Drexel students are enrolled in co-op programs and the SCDC effectively manages more than 4,000 student placements into cooperative education work experiences.  

The Co-op Coordinator will assist students in achieving suitable cooperative education experiences within the following majors: Business Administration, Economics, Culinary Science, Culinary Arts, and Hospitality Management.

 Education, Experience and Abilities

 -  Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

- 2-5 years professional experience required.

- Strong interest in assisting students in locating meaningful work experiences in related majors and ability to discuss specific jobs in these areas.

- Ability to counsel students in a variety of majors regarding job search techniques and knowledge of industry-specific trends and information and advisement on employment concerns and issues.

- Ability to maintain strong relationships with current employer partners and develop new co-op positions related to student majors.

- Strong communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Hyperion or similar reporting software preferred.

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Assistant Director, Ithaca College

Ithaca College is currently accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Director for Career Development responsible for the planning, administration, and evaluation of Ithaca College's Career Development Program. The successful candidate will provide leadership and coordination of all efforts to counsel and advise students and alumni regarding career decision-making, graduate study, job search techniques, and internships; oversee, coordinate and evaluate the Peer Career Advisor program; and present career development seminars and workshops.

Qualifications:  Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years related experience. Demonstrated experience in facilitating career seminars and workshops, career and graduate school fairs, and recruitment of student personnel; demonstrated experience working with a diverse student population in career development counseling and coaching; excellent working knowledge of Internet job searches, database, spreadsheet and word processing software applications;  knowledge of current career development theory, job search methods, resume writing, and graduate school searches; excellent interpersonal, organizational, counseling, verbal and written communication skills and some supervisory experience is required. 

Visit our website www.icjobs.org to apply.  Questions about online application, call (607) 274-1207.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.