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CAREER ADVISOR
American University Career Center, Washington, DC
Description:
The American University Career Center is seeking a full-time
Career Advisor to advise students in the School of Public
Affairs (SPA) on a wide range of career issues including
self-assessment, decision-making, internships, and job
development strategies. The SPA Career Advisor works with both
graduate and undergraduate students. In order to serve the
diverse career interests of SPA students (e.g. government,
criminal justice, public administration/policy), the advisor
must be familiar with a variety of career fields in public
affairs, collaborate with the Outreach and Marketing team on
alumni and employer development, and remain up-to-date on
employment trends. Other responsibilities, in collaboration
with the other SPA career advisor, include: serving as Career
Center contact for school; advising pre-law students;
spearheading special initiatives and resource development for
SPA graduate students; coordinating targeted programming for SPA
students (such as an annual Graduate Student Orientation);
acting as a liaison to the Academic Advisors in SPA and
developing relationships with faculty; designing new programs
for students and marketing those programs effectively.
This position is located within the American University Career
Center which serves all American University (AU ) students
except law and business. U.S. News and World Report recently
named AU’s School of Public Affairs the best of its kind in the
greater Washington area. Nationwide the Public
Administration/Public Management Program is ranked #6 and the
Criminal Justice Policy Program is ranked #5. This career
advisor reports to the Director of Experiential Education.
Within the Career Advising Team, the advisor works with nine
other career advisors serving other AU schools and colleges. The
Center serves a diverse population of 5,000 undergraduate
students and 3,000 graduate students, as well as alumni. For
more information about the AU Career Center and the School of
Public Affairs, please visit the following websites:
www.american.edu/careercenter
and
www.american.edu/spa
Qualifications:
Master’s degree and three to five years of progressive
professional experience required. Previous experience advising
college/university students is highly desirable. Previous
experience in a public affairs setting (e.g., local or federal
government, Capitol Hill, government affairs, public policy) is
highly desirable. Must have up-to-date knowledge of public
affairs job opportunities in public, private and non-profit
sectors. Must have the ability to function in a fast-paced,
team-oriented environment. Position requires strong
communication skills, computer literacy and facility with social
media, and excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and presentation
skills. Demonstrated ability to interact with students,
employers, faculty, alumni, and other constituents is required.
Experience interpreting the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and
Strong Interest Inventory is desirable.
To Apply: Go to
jobs.american.edu, search on “Career Advisor” position,
complete the application and attach your resume and cover
letter. Preference will be given to applications submitted by
August 13, 2010. EOE
Director of Career Center
Towson
University, a growing, visionary, metropolitan university, is
seeking a dynamic, experienced, highly motivated individual to
fill this key leadership position in the Division of Student
Affairs.
The Director of
the Career Center will provide leadership and management for the
University Career Center, offering comprehensive career
development services and employer networking opportunities to
students and alumni; coordinate linkages between the Career
Center and career related programs and services offered by the
University’s eight academic colleges; lead the Center in playing
a lead role in employer development and serve as the
University’s expert on job market conditions.
Towson
University is Maryland’s Metropolitan University and the second
largest institution in the University System of Maryland. As a
premier comprehensive university, Towson is nationally
recognized for excellent undergraduate and graduate programs in
arts and sciences, communications, health professions, advanced
information technology, business, education and fine arts. The
328-acre campus is in the Towson-Baltimore metropolitan area and
is 45 miles from Washington, D.C. More than 20,000 students,
taught by a distinguished full-time faculty of 600, are enrolled
in 64 undergraduate majors, 35 master's programs, and four
doctoral programs.
Responsibilities:
Manage the Career Center’s budget; supervise staff; develop
policies and programs; market career services to students,
alumni, employers, faculty and staff; ensure a strong employer
relations program, bringing employers and alumni to campus for
career programs, and advocate for the importance of internships
and field experiences; move forward with the vision of a strong,
centralized career center working collaboratively with the
academic colleges; and serve as the chief spokesperson for
careers on campus.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Human Resources
Management or related field; 7-10 years progressively
responsible work in college or university career development
area, with 3-5 years at management level; understanding of
career and student development theory, assessment, and
professional practices; excellent communication and negotiation
skills; and demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong
working relationships with faculty, academic administrators,
employers and diverse constituencies. A Criminal Background
Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the
results may impact employment. This position is contingent
upon funds being available at the time of hire
Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full University
benefits.
To Apply:
Submit resume with cover letter stating Title, Vacancy
#E-100396-10 and contact information of three professional
references to TU Human Resources; 8000 York Road; Towson, MD
21252, or fax 410-704-2891. Send resume by August 20, 2010.
Proposed Advertisement:
The Michael A. Ruane Endowed Chair for Business Engagement
Position:
The Michael A. Ruane Endowed Chair for Business Engagement,
Providence College School of Business, Providence, RI.
The Providence
College School of Business (PCSB) seeks to fill the newly
created Michael A. Ruane Endowed Chair for Business Engagement,
with a start date of fall of 2011. Over the next four years the
PCSB has committed to rethinking its current curriculum. The
Ruane Chair, filled by an individual experienced in creating and
researching curricula that immerse business students in
real-world practice, will play a lead role in achieving this
goal.
Obligations of the Ruane Chair will include teaching at a one
course per semester workload at the undergraduate and/or
graduate level; creation and nurturing of faculty research in
the area of practice-based learning; maintenance of a personal
research agenda and scholarly output commensurate with an
Associate or Full Professorship at Providence College;
solidification of relationships with members of the business
community to create active practice based learning opportunities
for students and faculty; chairing the PCSB Teaching, Learning,
and Curriculum Committee; and the completion of other programs
and initiatives designed to bring national recognition to the
PCSB and College in the area of practice-based learning.
A Ph.D. or other appropriate terminal degree in a relevant field
is required.
The Ruane Chair may be appointed with tenure at the Associate or
Full Professor level to a five year term, potentially renewable
every five years.
Interested candidates should refer to the College web site for
application instructions at
http://www.providence.edu/About+PC/Employment+Opportunities/
and should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate
transcripts (unofficial copy acceptable for initial screening),
and a list of at least three references. Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.
Providence College is a Roman Catholic, four year Liberal Arts
institution under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks
candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. An AA/EOE,
the College specially encourages the application of women and
people of color.
Assistant Director of Campus
Recreation - Outdoor Recreation
Important note – please apply
directly at the Georgia Tech Employment Website as it is a
requirement – see link below. Please do not call or email your
resume.
https://ea.ohr.gatech.edu/displayjobs.asp?Catagory=1&typeofjob=ext
Job #: BJJ8904
The Georgia Institute of Technology, located in Midtown
Atlanta, is ranked as one of the top ten public universities in
the nation. After hosting the Aquatics Venue for the 1996
Olympic Games, the university began planning for a
state-of-the-art recreation facility. Building onto the Olympic
pool, the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) was completed in 2004.
A 300,659 sq.ft. building, the CRC is nationally recognized and
has received the following honors: Outstanding Sports Facility
by NIRSA, Recreation Management’s Innovative Architecture &
Design Award, Building Design & Construction magazine’s Gold
Award, the Construction Management Project Achievement Award and
Design Build Institute of America’s National Award of
Excellence.
The CRC is looking to hire a new Assistant
Director of Outdoor Recreation. The Outdoor Recreation at
Georgia Tech (ORGT) program is one of the many opportunities
available at the CRC that is focused on introducing Georgia Tech
students, faculty, staff and alumni to the great outdoors. ORGT
offers instructional classes in backpacking, rock climbing,
mountain biking, caving, sea kayak touring, whitewater rafting,
kayaking or canoeing, to name a few, and offers international
adventure trips, creating many outlets for the outdoor
enthusiast.
The Assistant Director of Campus
Recreation-Outdoor Recreation is responsible to manage the
operation, programming, and fiscal responsibility in all areas
of ORGT to include: Leadership Challenge Course, Instructional
Programs, Wilderness Outpost, Climbing Wall, Tech Treks,
international trips, recreation trips, and other extended
outdoor adventures.
This position will supervise and advise approximately 120+
student staff and volunteers, as well as one full time employee
and one graduate assistant. The Assistant Director is
responsible for developing goals and learning outcomes for this
staff including transferrable skills for the student staff.
Selection process will include a pre-employment background
screening; this screening will include a criminal and background
investigation with additional investigations which may include,
but not limited to, drug, credit, education verification, or MVR.
See www.ohr.gatech.edu for additional information.
Duties:The Assistant Director of Campus
Recreation-Outdoor Recreation is responsible to manage Outdoor
Recreation Georgia Tech (ORGT) serving approximately 11,000 user
days in FY10. The position manages operation, programming, and
fiscal responsibility in all areas of ORGT to include:
Leadership Challenge Course, Instructional Programs, Wilderness
Outpost, Climbing Wall, Tech Treks, international trips,
recreation trips, and other extended outdoor adventures. This
person is responsible for the operations and programs of ORGT,
approximately 120+ employees and volunteers and an annual budget
of approximately $150,000.00 plus an endowment of $250,000.00.
Key Responsibilities:
· Hire, train and supervise 120+ student employees and
volunteers (20%)
· Manage the ORGT operation and programs: Climbing Wall,
Instructional Programs, Recreation Programs, Tech Treks,
Wilderness Outpost, Challenge Course, and other extended outdoor
adventure trips (20%)
· Budget management (20%)
· Risk management planning (10%)
· Outdoor trip planning and programming (10%)
· Hire, train, and supervise the Outdoor Recreation
Coordinator and Graduate Assistant (5%)
· Maintain and oversee compliance with industry
standards, including American Camp Association (ACA) and
Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) (5%)
· Marketing (5%)
· Gear/equipment management (5%)
Education:
Basic Qualifications:
· Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of
education and experience
Minimum Qualifications:
· Master's Degree
Experience:
Basic Qualifications:
· Four or more years work related experience, with three
- five years being administrative outdoor program experience
Preferred Qualifications:
· Recreational and teaching/facilitation experience in
challenge course technology and a minimum of two of the
following sports: backpacking, rock climbing, mountain biking,
caving, sea kayak touring, whitewater rafting, kayaking or
canoeing.
· Professional certification and/or training in the
aforementioned sports, such as American Canoe Association and
Leave No Trace.
· Other miscellaneous trainings in areas of risk
management and outdoor sports.
Director of Experiential Learning Center
University of Colorado Denver
The University of Colorado Denver (UC Denver) is one of three
universities in the University of Colorado system. In 2004, the
Health Sciences Center and Downtown Denver campuses were
consolidated such that the UC Denver now consists of two
campuses with separate geographical facilities: the Downtown
Campus and the Anschutz Medical Campus. The Downtown campus is
physically located on the edge of downtown Denver on the Auraria
campus, which is shared with Metropolitan State College of
Denver and the Community College of Denver.
The statutory role and mission of UC Denver is to be an urban
comprehensive undergraduate and graduate research university
with selective admission standards. It is the 2020 vision that
UC Denver will be a leading public university with a global
reputation for excellence in learning, research and creativity,
community engagement, and clinical care.
The UC Denver Downtown campus enrolls approximately 13,000
degree-seeking students of which 9,000 are undergraduates.
Diversity of the student body is a hallmark of the Downtown
campus,
with ethnic minorities making up 24% of the student body, 30% of
undergraduate students, and 37% of the Fall 2009 entering
freshman class. The UC Denver urban location allows a wide
variety of research, internships, and job opportunities within a
25-mile radius of the Downtown campus. This is a dynamic time of
growth for University of Colorado Denver as it fulfills its
promise and commitment to strengthen and advance collaborative
and productive relationships among a diverse community of
students, faculty, staff, and citizen leaders.
The Position
The position of Experiential Learning Center Director will be
responsible for creating a forward-thinking, futuristic vision
for experiential learning for a dynamic research university. The
ELC Director will provide leadership in order to design,
implement, assess, and manage experiential learning programs in
collaboration with academic and student support units that
complement the academic mission of the university; lead
strategic planning, program development and evaluation
initiatives within the ELC; supervise, evaluate and promote
professional development for ELC staff, internally manage and
work collaboratively on ELC budgets; and develop and promote
cooperative relationships with faculty, employers, service
organizations, and community partners supporting experiential
learning. The Director reports directly to the Assistant Vice
Chancellor for Undergraduate Experiences within the division of
Academic Affairs.
Qualifications
The minimum qualifications for the Experiential Learning Center
Director position include a master’s degree in a field related
to experiential education, and a minimum of five years of
leadership experience in a higher education institution within
the broad areas of experiential learning. Preferred
qualifications include a doctoral level degree in educational
leadership or a field related to experiential learning;
demonstration of increasing levels of responsibility in areas of
experiential learning program development, management and
supervision; varied experiences across the different areas
within experiential learning; excellent interpersonal and
communication skills; experience with software tools used to
support experiential learning; experience with fiscal
management; experience with risk management and legal issues
related to experiential education; contributions to the field of
experiential education through affiliation, participation, and
presentations through professional organizations; and higher
education experience in a public university and/or an urban
university.
Additional Information
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the following UC
Denver web sites for additional information:
http://www.ucdenver.edu/Pages/UCDWelcomePage.aspx
http://www.ucdenver.edu/student-services/resources/ue/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.ucdenver.edu/life/services/ExperientialLearning/Pages/default.aspx
Application and Nomination
Applications for the ELC Director position are being accepted
via the University of Colorado Denver web portal,
www.jobsatcu.com.
This web portal also contains a full job description for the ELC
Director position. A complete application consists of (1) cover
letter describing interests and qualifications relating to the
position, (2) a current vitae, (3) an essay on the topic, ‘The
Role of Experiential Learning in a Research University,’ and (4)
a list of at least three references including phone and e-mail
contact information. Highest priority will be given to
applications completed by 18 June 2010, but the review process
will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and
equality in education and employment.
Executive
Director of Experiential Learning
Mercyhurst College
An
Executive Director is sought to lead the initiation of an
experiential learning program at Mercyhurst College.
The
Experiential Learning Program is a new initiative in the
Division of Student Life and will initially consist of the
Center for Student Engagement and Leadership Development,
the Career Development Center, and the Service Learning
Center.
The
Executive Director will provide vision, leadership, and
direction for the Experiential Learning Program and each
of its departments by establishing priorities, setting
goals, and evaluating performance objectives. S/he
will also oversee the daily operation of the Center for
Career Development by implementing best practices in
accordance with professional standards.
Additionally, the Executive Director will work closely
with alumni and other potential employers to nurture
current and develop future internship and employment
opportunities for students. The long-range goal for
the Executive Director is to develop a multi-departmental
experiential learning program which emphasizes the
integration of academic preparation, real-world, hands-on
experience. The Executive Director serves on the
leadership team of the Division of Student Life.
A
Master's degree in experiential learning, higher education
administration, student personnel administration, career
counseling, or related discipline is required. A
doctorate or extensive experience in a comparable position
is preferred. Program development, program
management, and supervisory experience is required
(preferably in experiential learning, career services,
student activities, service learning, or relevant
program). Demonstrated ability to implement
technological improvements, including centralization of
record-keeping, expanding the use of Datatel (the
college's student information database), social
networking, etc. is essential.
A
more detailed job description is available at:
http://www.mercyhurst.edu/offices/human-resources/job-opportunities/
Send cover letter, resume or vita,
and the names, titles, and contact information for three
professional references with whom you have worked in the
past 10 years.
Mercyhurst College is a fully
accredited, four-year, Catholic comprehensive institution,
founded in Erie, Pennsylvania by the Sisters of Mercy in
1926. The campus, located on a picturesque hillside
crowning the city, serves over 3200 students offering 50
undergraduate majors with 67 concentrations, as well as
unique adult programs and six graduate programs.
Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until position is filled.
Send Applications To:
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu
e-mail submissions are encouraged
Human Resources Department
Mercyhurst College
501 E. 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546-0001
Mercyhurst College is an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages members of
diverse groups to apply.
Internship
Coordinator
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI
REPORTS
TO: Associate Dean
of Students for Career and Experiential Programs
LOCATION: Career
Center
PRIMARY
OBJECTIVE:
Develop,
implement, promote and evaluate campus-wide internship
program; foster positive relationships with students,
faculty, alumni and internship sponsors; work
collaboratively with Career Center staff to ensure
beneficial role of internships in students’ career
development.
DUTIES:
1.
Direct programs, design systems, and develop policies for
university non-credit internships; promote internship
program to students, faculty, potential internship
sponsors, and alumni.
2. Develop
internship sites according to students’ needs and
interests; cultivate and maintain professional contacts at
internship sites.
3. Conduct internship site visits as appropriate; ensure
that midterm and final evaluations are conducted by site
supervisors.
4. Meet individually with students to assess their
readiness and needs regarding internship participation.
5. Showcase and publicize student participation in
internships to build interest among other students,
faculty, parents, alumni and other constituencies.
6. Develop internship program manuals/guides, internship
learning agreement forms, and electronic and print
marketing materials.
7. Provide support as appropriate to faculty and academic
departments designing for-credit internships; promote
academic internship opportunities to students and
facilitate learning agreements, midterm evaluations, and
final evaluations as time permits.
8. Arrange and conduct internship orientation meetings.
9. Identify tools and resources to help students become
aware of potential internships; maintain accurate records
of internship sites, sponsors, and student participation.
10. Implement system of recognition for internship
sponsors and participants.
11. Evaluate success of internship program and assess
student learning outcomes.
12. Serve as active member of Career Center staff.
13. Attend regional
workshops or professional meetings on behalf of the
university upon request.
14. Undertake other responsibilities as assigned.
WORKING
RELATIONSHIPS:
Will
exist with students, faculty, Career Center staff,
internship sponsors, community agencies, alumni, parents,
and student affairs staff.
KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
1.
Master’s degree in college student personnel, counseling
or related field preferred.
Two or more years experience in a higher education
setting preferred.
2. Knowledge
of experiential education and career development
preferred.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills, high energy level, and
the ability to relate well to a variety of people and
groups both in and outside of higher education.
4. Strong oral and written communication skills.
5. Experience with technology including database or
program management software.
6. Valid driver’s license.
7. Commitment to the values and mission of a residential,
liberal arts college.
8. Must have successful completion of criminal record,
driving record (where applicable) and reference checks.
Lawrence
University
is a nationally recognized undergraduate institution
consisting of a college of liberal arts and sciences and a
conservatory of music.
Chartered in 1847,
Lawrence
was among the first colleges in the
United States
to be founded coeducational.
In 1964,
Lawrence
College
consolidated with
Milwaukee-Downer
College
for women to form the present-day
Lawrence
University
.
Lawrence
University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits
package to full-time employees (40 hours per week).
The benefits package includes the following:
health and dental insurance, term life insurance,
optional term life insurance, long term disability
insurance, flexible spending, retirement plan, dependent
tuition remission or tuition exchange program, tuition
waiver program, and long term care insurance.
Other additional benefits include: accrued vacation
and sick leave, paid holidays, wellness/fitness facility,
and employee assistance program (EAP).
A
detailed position description can be found on our website
at www.lawrence.edu/dept/hr/jobs/
The review of applications will begin March 12 and
continue until the position is filled.
Cover letter, resume/CV and professional references
can be e-mailed to humanresources@lawrence.edu
or mailed to:
Lawrence
University
Human Resources SPC34
711 East Boldt Way
Appleton, WI 54911-5699
Lawrence
University
Promotes Equal Opportunity for All
Associate Dean of
Students for Career and
Experiential Programs, Lawrence University
Appleton, WI
REPORTS
TO: Vice President
for Students Affairs and Dean of Students
LOCATION: Career
Center
PRIMARY
OBJECTIVE:
Responsible for Career Center and Volunteer and Community
Service Center staffing, programs, policies and
procedures; oversee Career Center and Volunteer and
Community Service Center
budgets; collaborate with development and alumni
staff to provide outreach events and programs designed to
connect current students with alumni, parents, trustees,
and others who can offer assistance and support regarding
life after Lawrence; oversee pre-professional advising
efforts to assist students; ensure successful engagement
between current students and supportive alumni.
DUTIES:
1.
Hire, train,
supervise and evaluate professional and support staff in
the Career Center and the Volunteer and Community Service
Center.
2. Prepare and administer budget for career and
experiential programs.
3.
Ensure that
career development, internship and volunteer programs are
meeting student needs and reflecting current trends in the
field.
4. Collaborate with development and alumni office staff to
develop, implement, promote and evaluate specialized
programs that bring alumni and community members together
with students to explore options for life after Lawrence;
interact as requested with prospective donors to develop
new offerings and programs.
5. Serve as primary contact for career outreach activities
designed to connect current students with alumni, parents,
and other constituents who can offer career and
graduate/professional school advice; identify areas in
need of development and work closely with alumni leaders
to create appropriate programs and events.
6. Work directly with current students and alumni to
develop meaningful interactions that assist students with
career and volunteer opportunities.
7. Work closely with faculty advisors identified as
pre-law, pre-med, and pre-business advisors to ensure
students receive accurate and relevant information about
application procedures, programs of study, necessary
educational preparation and related career options;
effectively use alumni volunteers to help students learn
about professional/graduate school and networking
opportunities.
8. Ensure that
current technology is employed for the benefit of students
seeking internships, employment, volunteer opportunities,
and career advice and information.
9. Provide accurate record-keeping and files regarding
career development, alumni engagement, outreach
activities, and student/alumni career information.
10. Serve as
active member of the student affairs staff; serve on
various regular and ad hoc committees.
11. Attend local, regional and national conferences and
meetings as appropriate; represent the college as
requested.
12. Undertake other responsibilities as assigned.
WORKING
RELATIONSHIPS:
Will
exist with students, alumni, potential donors, faculty,
development and alumni staff, Career Center staff,
Volunteer and Community Services staff, student affairs
staff, parents, prospective students and their families.
KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
1.
Master's degree in college student personnel, counseling,
non-profit management or program development, higher
education, or non-profit fundraising or related field is
preferred.
2. 5 – 10 years experience in college career or
volunteer center, alumni or donor relations or non-profit
program development is preferred.
3. Knowledge of career development, experiential
education, volunteer services and alumni/donor relations
is preferred.
4. Appreciation for residential liberal arts college
setting and understanding of successful student/alumni
engagement in essential.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills, high energy level, and
the ability to interact with alumni, trustees, potential
donors, employees, students of various backgrounds,
faculty and parents.
6. Strong oral and written communication skills.
7. Excellent management and organizational skills; proven
hiring and supervisory abilities.
8. Must have successful completion of criminal record,
driving record (where applicable) and reference checks.
Lawrence
University
is a nationally recognized undergraduate institution
consisting of a college of liberal arts and sciences and a
conservatory of music.
Chartered in 1847,
Lawrence
was among the first colleges in the
United States
to be founded coeducational.
In 1964,
Lawrence
College
consolidated with
Milwaukee-Downer
College
for women to form the present-day
Lawrence
University
.
Lawrence
University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits
package to full-time employees (40 hours per week).
The benefits package includes the following:
health and dental insurance, term life insurance,
optional term life insurance, long term disability
insurance, flexible spending, retirement plan, dependent
tuition remission or tuition exchange program, tuition
waiver program, and long term care insurance.
Other additional benefits include: accrued vacation
and sick leave, paid holidays, wellness/fitness facility,
and employee assistance program (EAP).
A detailed position description can
be found on our website at www.lawrence.edu/dept/hr/jobs/
The review of applications will begin March 12 and
continue until the position is filled.
Cover letter, resume/CV and professional references
can be e-mailed to humanresources@lawrence.edu
or mailed to:
Lawrence
University
Human Resources SPC34
711 East Boldt Way
Appleton, WI 54911-5699
Lawrence
University
Promotes Equal Opportunity for All
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