Appalachian State University Looking for Assistant Director & Career Coach-College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Full Time

Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC

Faculty Rank: Yes

Provide
Rank: Adjunct Faculty

Position Number: 065321

Department: Career
Development – 305000

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s
Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in
creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people
together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace
diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students,
has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum
Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Student Development, Student Personnel, Higher Education, Education, Counseling, or
  related field.
• Knowledge of career development theory and assessment.
• 2 or more years of experience in a college career
  office, counseling center, advising center, student services office, or equivalent experience providing direct services to
  students.
• Strong technical proficiency and experience with career-related software, word processing, database, and desktop
  publishing applications.
• A demonstrated understanding of career development issues for college students and alumni, and an ability
  to provide career coaching on these issues in individual and group settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for
  one-on-one and group interaction with various constituencies, including students, faculty, parents, and administrators.
• Classroom
  presentations are required of this position thus strong presentation skills are expected.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster
  strong professional relationships with faculty, staff and employers.
• Strong organization, research, planning and problem-solving
  skills.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Analytical skills required to effectively assess program goals and student
  learning goals.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Preferred
Qualifications

• Marketing experience and/or the ability to develop and implement effective strategies for promoting and
  increasing student involvement in office programs and services.
• NACE Career Coaching training or similar
  coaching training and/or certification.
• Knowledge of Handshake.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Assistant Director & Career Coach with the College of Arts and Sciences is to
empower and educate students and alumni through providing comprehensive career development services as they explore majors and careers,
obtain internships, apply to graduate and professional schools, and secure employment.

Responsibilities of the position include but
are not limited to the following:

• Providing career coaching, education, and outreach to students, alumni, and
  faculty.
• Provide career development and job search coaching to students and alumni in both individual and group
  settings.
• Develop a general knowledge and understanding of the programs of study offered at Appalachian, and maintain familiarity
  with the education, training and career opportunities and expectations of those assigned degree programs. Develop expertise in the offering
  of the College of Arts and Sciences and knowledge of employment opportunities related to those disciplines.
• Create and maintain
  exceptional working relationships with chairs and faculty as a means to integrate career education into the academic curriculum. This will
  include workshops and presentations to classes, student clubs, and organizations, as well as faculty presentations and
  education.
• Serve as liaison to student organizations and administrative units as determined by director.
• Communicate
  employment and internship opportunities to appropriate faculty, organizations, and students.
• Facilitate the Peace Corps Prep Program
  and serve as program coordinator.
• Work with the Employer Relations team to plan, coordinate and implement employer development
  activities including employer visitations, on-campus employer engagement opportunities, Career Treks, and on-campus recruiting, and the
  development of job and internship leads.
• Research, evaluate & maintain online resources for a variety of career issues, academic
  majors and career fields.
• Provide representation in various university committees and university-wide events to enhance awareness
  and visibility of the Career Development Center.
• Learn, use and promote Handshake, the online career management system, among
  students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Provide consultation and organization assistance to departments in their development of major
  specific career related events.
• Maintain ongoing professional development via involvement with relevant professional associations
  such as the Southeastern Association of Colleges & Employers (SoACE) and the North Carolina Association of Colleges & Employers (NCACE).
• Collaborate on the development and enhancement of Career Development Center web sites and Handshake ;
  integrate technology into daily operations, programs and presentations.
• Actively engage in professional development to stay abreast
  of trends and research-based best practices both in the field of higher education, human resources management, and career
  services.
• Teach career planning courses as needed.

Type of Position: Full Time Position

Staff/Non-Faculty: Staff/Non-Faculty

Appointment Type: 1.0

Work
Schedule/Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Number of Hours Per Week: 40

Number of Months Per Year: 12

Mandatory Staff: No

Suggested Salary
Range: $50,000 – $53,000

Physical Demands of Position

Typical physical demands of a
professional position within the university office area, including primarily sedentary work and the ability to lift and move up to 10
pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Posting Date: 09/01/2023

Closing
Date
10/01/2023

Open Until Filled: No

Evaluation of Applications
Begins
09/18/2023

Proposed Date of Hire: 11/06/2023

Special Instructions to
Applicants

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through
Appalachian State University’s Job Board:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Attach a list of at least 3 (three) References
  with contact information.

Search Chair Name
Laura Pell

Search Chair Email
[email protected]

Disability Accommodation Information

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director &
ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or [email protected].

Clery Act

Clery Act
Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
[email protected]
https://police.appstate.edu/clery

Diversity and
Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive
excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence
is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus
community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as
we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an
equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and
creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and
equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Background Check Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal
background report.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility
for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. This position may or may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship;
EHRA positions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request further information about sponsorship for this
position, please contact International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach at [email protected]

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/42063

Posting
Number
201501262P