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Description Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million. Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community . Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky. Seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our team as Assistant Director. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of business and/or finance fields and a proven track record in career services, with a focus on delivering high-quality career coaching to students and alumni. Manage and oversee all aspects of the Business & Entrepreneurship Career Exploration Community (CEC) including, but not limited to: providing comprehensive career coaching to students and alumni, super vising student leaders, connecting students with alumni Career Advocates, and developing career- and industry-specific programming for students and alumni. Essential Job Functions: Provide comprehensive career coaching to undergraduate students in the Business & Entrepreneurship CEC. Assist students and alumni in exploring possible careers and career decision-making. Provide direct support for internship, job, and graduate/professional school searches and applications, including resume development, networking, and mock interviewing. Serve as a pre-professional advisor for all pre-MBA students, working alongside the faculty pre-MBA advisor; guiding students through the process of locating and applying to graduate/professional schools. Build relationships with and serve as a liaison to designated faculty, developing strategies for communication and collaborative programming for students, including an annual Welcome to the Major event. Manage and oversee all aspects of the Business & Entrepreneurship CEC including, but not limited to: o Recruiting and managing the student leaders; overseeing a student-led communications platform. o Developing and facilitating career and professional programming to accelerate students' preparedness for their chosen career fields. o Building and managing relationships with alumni Career Advocates to help students explore career fields and prepare for and connect with internships, post-graduate jobs, and graduate/professional school. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and educate students, faculty and staff on industry trends, qualities/skills employers seek in candidates, and the hiring process. Document coaching sessions in Handshake. Manage a portfolio of students, ensuring and tracking regular student outreach, engagement, and development. Work closely with the Centre Finance Club to engage students with the CCPD. Connect students with alumni Career Advocates for mentorship, career advice, and internship/job/graduate school assistance. Lead in-class presentations on career readiness topics as needed. Attend all Business & Entrepreneurship CEC events across campus. Represent the CCPD and/or Centre College at events for prospective students, parents, alumni, and employers. Support and attend CCPD events as required. Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to a diverse academic community, fostering an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff from a variety of social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Marginal Job Functions: Serve on college-wide committees as assigned. Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in business, finance, career development, counseling, psychology, or related field required; Master's degree preferred. Minimum of two years' experience in career services, counseling, student success, higher education, or a related industry. Knowledge and Skills Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong empathy and communication skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments and strong organizational skills. Familiarity with career management platforms (e.g. Handshake), Windows office environment, and social media platforms. Valid driver's license is required. Physical Requirements Limited pushing, pulling, and lifting. Lifting would not exceed 20 lbs. Mobility on campus is necessary. Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Retirement Plan Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick Time Holiday Shutdown Period Staff Education and Development Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children Gym Access Pet Insurance Free Library Access Campus Bookstore Discounts Discounted Norton Center Subscription Packages Centre College

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