Illinois Wesleyan University Looking for Assistant Director for Career Development Full Time

The Hart Career Center, reporting to the division of Student Affairs, is the university’s centralized career planning and
employment assistance service for students and graduates. The Assistant Director for Career Development provides oversight
and leadership in the areas of career counseling, educational outreach, and career readiness. This is a full time, on-campus position, 10
months/yr. (August 1-May 31) Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and tuition assistance.

Responsibilities:

• Career Counseling; provide individual career guidance, coaching, and
  advising to students by appointment and drop-in hours; provide individual resume and cover letter view and assistance; coach students to
  develop short and long-term internship and job seeking strategies; provide support to students in consultation with Academic Advising

• Educational outreach; conduct campus outreach activities regarding career development; design and present workshops and
  seminars related to career development, graduate school preparation and job search process; collaborate with other University departments,
  academic student affairs to provide services to students

• Career readiness implementation; develop and carry out a strategy
  to engage students in interview preparation; coordinate targeted mentorship programs; connect students with alumni through the development
  of a mentoring database; develop career preparation resources for international, first generation, and underrepresented group

• Marketing; oversee all marketing campaigns for the center, including social media, publicity and outreach; craft, implement and evaluate
  marketing efforts to promote career information to students; supervise marketing student and publicity coordinator paraprofessionals

• Graduate/Professional School Preparation; assist students with the graduate school selection/application process; keep current
  on graduate school trends

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s required, Master’s
  degree preferred

• Three years’ relevant experience, particularly in career guidance and preparation

• Knowledge of career development practices, student development theory and program administration 

Application Information:

Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/Positions.html. Feel free to also
include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. In addition to the aforementioned
materials, applicants should provide a one-page statement describing their understanding of inclusion and how their experiences have
prepared them to contribute to the IWU commitment of building a diverse and inclusive environment.

Review of complete
applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled.

Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes
209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL 61701 

Email: [email protected]
Fax: 309-556-1710 (please use cover sheet)

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment
background investigation. Per the Governor’s August 26,
2021 Executive Order regarding COVID-19 vaccination, personnel in the higher education setting will need to either provide proof of
vaccination, or apply for a medical/disability or religious exemption. All those not fully vaccinated will be required to participate in
weekly COVID testing.

Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this
position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout
the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is strongly committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse,
inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to
supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be
accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.