Director of Career Advising and Professional Engagement
Full Time
Raleigh, NC
Posted
Job description
Posting Information
Posting Number
PG192469EP
Internal Recruitment
No
Working Title
Director of Career Advising and Professional Engagement
Anticipated Hiring Range
$70,000 - $80,000
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 am – 5 pm; generally, with many programmatic functions requiring alternate hour
Job Location
Raleigh, NC
Department
College of Natural Resources
About the Department
The College of Natural Resources (CNR) at North Carolina State University (NC State), where “the planet is our classroom,” has a compelling 90+ year history of creating value at the intersection between the natural and built environment. CNR is a tight knit community of passionate and caring people dedicated to improving the environments and communities in which we live, work, learn, and play. CNR’s comprehensive approach to teaching, research, extension, and engagement empowers our students and stakeholders, and encompasses the many and varied ways in which people’s physical, economic and social needs are met through the responsible use of natural resources.
The CNR Academic Affairs Office strives to develop the best stewards and leaders of natural resources for the future by focusing on initiatives throughout the whole student experience, from recruitment to graduation and beyond. CNR places a strong emphasis on enriching student development by providing student success services such as tutoring and by offering and promoting co-curricular experiences and other professional development opportunities to complement classroom learning. CNR’s high-quality academic offerings and its emphasis on hands-on learning are why it is an academic world leader in the sustainable use of natural resources.
The CNR Academic Affairs Office strives to develop the best stewards and leaders of natural resources for the future by focusing on initiatives throughout the whole student experience, from recruitment to graduation and beyond. CNR places a strong emphasis on enriching student development by providing student success services such as tutoring and by offering and promoting co-curricular experiences and other professional development opportunities to complement classroom learning. CNR’s high-quality academic offerings and its emphasis on hands-on learning are why it is an academic world leader in the sustainable use of natural resources.
Essential Job Duties
The Director of Career Advising and Professional Engagement in the College of Natural Resources (CNR) leads concerted initiatives that equip all students for career-readiness and enhance their overall professional growth. The Director also cultivates relationships with potential employers and alumni, and promotes student engagement experiences. As a newly established position, the inaugural Director has the opportunity to provide vision and strategic direction in CNR regarding employer engagement and the professional development of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Director is under the guidance of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and works in close partnership with the NC State Career Development Center and the CNR academic units. The Director also works proactively to promote the CNR values.
Primary responsibilities include:
Student Career Advising and Professional Development (45% of effort)
Primary responsibilities include:
Student Career Advising and Professional Development (45% of effort)
- Provide leadership in equipping all CNR students for career readiness and with an awareness of professional life after graduation. Promote student engagement with employers, alumni, and other professionals by facilitating job forums, tours, and other relevant programming.
- Coordinate with CNR academic programs and units to offer relevant career and professional development training for their students, including but not limited to resume and cover letter writing, networking, business etiquette, career fair preparation, and interviewing skills.
- Provide career counseling and coaching to CNR students.
- Engage instructors, academic advisors, and other CNR personnel in cultivating student appreciation for career planning and professional growth.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate ongoing programs and activities for CNR that enhance the overall professional experiences for CNR students, with a particular emphasis on the development of leadership and other transferable skills.
- Activate newly enrolled CNR undergraduate students to start planning their career journey by offering tailored programming and by collaborating with the program coordinators to integrate career engagement activities into first year and transfer student offerings.
- Provide CNR students with regular communications regarding professional engagement experiences, upcoming events, and career-related opportunities specific to CNR majors.
- Champion student peer activities and manage student groups such as peer career coaches and career ambassadors.
- Work closely with the Graduate School to offer tailored programming for the distinct professional growth needs of masters and doctoral students.
- Collaborate with the CNR Director of Recruitment Initiatives and Student Excellence to integrate career pathways into the student recruitment process.
Employer Engagement (30% of effort)
- Establish and nurture relationships with industry, government agencies, communities, and other potential employers to maximize student opportunities for employment, internships, and other career building experiences. Establish and maintain a customer relationship management (CRM) system for tracking these engagements, and share access and potential opportunities with relevant CNR entities.
- Collaborate with CNR Advancement and academic programs to build opportunities for alumni, donors, and employers to engage with faculty and staff and to participate in the professional development process of students.
- Lead the coordination of on-campus recruiting events for CNR majors, including annual career fairs and other engagement events with prospective employers. Manage the ePACK database for CNR jobs and educate students and employers on using it effectively.
- Provide support to the CNR internship/co-op program coordinators and other CNR career specialists in managing employer relations and job recruiting.
- Work with CNR Marketing and Communications to develop and maintain an externally-facing website and other communication media for engaging with potential employers as well as current and potential students.
Managerial and Administrative Matters (25% of effort)
- Provide strategic leadership in CNR related to career and professional engagement services for students. Build a strong partnership with the NC State Career Development Center.
- Monitor, analyze, assess, and report on the college performance in career and professional development activities within CNR. Collect and regularly report data that quantifies the impact of CNR Career and Professional Engagement Services, including numbers of students, programs, employers, and jobs connected with each year, as well as starting salaries, employer satisfaction of career readiness, and student satisfaction. Promote the twice-yearly Future Plans Survey to graduating students and evaluate the results.
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student workers, and other part-time and full-time personnel as needs and funding permit.
- Oversee revenue, expenditures, and budgets related to CNR career and professional engagement services.
- Develop and implement an action plan for managing projects and tasks for the Career Advising and Professional Engagement team. Generate and manage timelines, schedules, standard operating procedures, and business continuity practices necessary to provide adequate and timely planning, preparation, and accomplishment of business functions.
- Anticipate needs and foresee potential problems and conflicts that could impact career services for CNR students; use discretion, program knowledge, judgment, and independent research to propose and facilitate solutions.
- Establish and manage an Advisory Board comprised of both internal and external members.
- Empower the Career Advising and Professional Engagement team through example to exercise commitment to the CNR values.
- Assist with overseeing AAO unit operations and contribute to annual reports. When needed, use program knowledge and discretion to make informed decisions on behalf of the ADAA.
- Write grants and solicit industry sponsorships to support career and professional development programming and operations.
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- A Master’s degree or a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience in talent development and/or recruitment.
Other Required Qualifications
- Prior experience coaching candidates on resume and cover letter writing and on interviewing skills.
- Ability to develop and implement programs for student engagement in their professional development with measurable success.
- Ability to work with students of all levels and with different backgrounds, experiences, and career interests.
- Strong communication, relationship building, and networking skills.
- Ability to build and cultivate partnerships, collaborations, and engagement of various key stakeholders.
- Ability to track, monitor, analyze, assess, and report on the career-readiness of students and employer engagement.
- Ability to work with a high level of independence and autonomy while simultaneously functioning in a collaborative framework.
- Ability to lead and manage a team and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to set strategy for professional growth of students.
- Ability to design and manage career services programming, such as career fairs, job forums, and other related events to provide opportunities for potential employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a similar role in higher education.
- Experience in assessment of programs.
- Experience in a supervisory and/or leadership role, especially with students.
- At least one degree or work experience in a discipline offered in CNR.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
No
Commercial Driver's License required
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
03/22/2023
Anticipated Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Details
Position Number
00109980
Position Type
EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
No
Department ID
150101 - College of Natural Resources
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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