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Appalachian State

Associate Director for Student Employment and Internships

Appalachian State, Boone, North Carolina, United States, 28607

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Position Title Associate Director for Student Employment and Internships

Location Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank No

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Position Number 002591

Department Career Development - 305000

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Student Development, Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling or related field. 5 or more years of experience in a college career office, counseling center, student services office, or equivalent experience. 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 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. Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships with faculty, staff and employers. Strong organization, research, planning and problem-solving skills. License/Certification Required

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory experience of at least one Full-Time-Employee. Marketing experience and/or the ability to develop and implement effective strategies for promoting and increasing student involvement in office programs and services. Analytical skills are required to effectively assess program goals and student learning goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The

Associate Director for Student Employment and Internships

ensures that on-campus student employment and internships for academic credit are aligned with the University's strategic plan and advance the mission of the

Career Development Center

to encourage students to explore career paths, identify and develop skills, and pursue experiential opportunities.

The Associate Director supports the retention, graduation, and career success of AppState students and alumni by collaborating with faculty, staff, and employers to develop and deliver comprehensive and high-quality internship experiences and student employment opportunities

Responsibilities include:

Leadership & Strategic Planning

Collaborate with the Career Development Center Director and team to shape the vision, policies, and procedures for comprehensive career services. Assist with implementing departmental strategic initiatives in alignment with Student Development and University missions. Serve on university-wide committees and councils as assigned. Supervision & Administration

Supervise and evaluate staff and student interns as delegated by the Director. Contribute to department-wide planning, assessment, and strategic goals. Maintain a visible and active presence on campus; support orientation programming related to internships and student employment. Internship Program Leadership

Provide internship coaching to students and make appropriate referrals to advisors, faculty, and other campus resources. Lead the Internship Advisory Council: coordinate initiatives, manage membership, document proposals, and represent the Council on policy matters. Collaborate with faculty, department internship coordinators, and deans to strengthen internship policy, governance, and compliance. Work with Legal Counsel, Vice Provost, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to state and national internship regulations and risk management standards. Internship Operations & Compliance

Serve as the central point of contact for the Internship Inventory system: oversee access, permissions, troubleshooting, assessment, and system enhancements. Coordinate internship enrollment and records reconciliation with the Registrar's Office. Manage background checks and drug screenings in compliance with internship site requirements. Oversee contract and affiliation agreement processes in collaboration with Legal Counsel and Electronic Student Services. Employer & Faculty Engagement

Partner with the Employer Relations team to develop internship opportunities and guide new host organizations. Maintain regular communication with faculty about new internships and foster strong academic partnerships. Promote student awareness of internship opportunities via website content and outreach. Special Programs & Student Support

Advise and support students participating in special programs, such as the Disney Internship Program, including application guidance, enrollment, and preparation. Assist in scheduling and supporting career events and internship-related outreach programs. Participate in relevant professional associations and maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in career development and internships. Other Duties

Perform additional responsibilities as determined by the Director of the Career Development Center. Type of Position Full Time Position

Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty

VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Appointment Type 1.0=100%

Work Schedule/Hours Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

Number of Hours Per Week 40

Number of Months Per Year 12

Mandatory Staff No

Suggested Salary Range $70,000 - $73,000

Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 06/15/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins 06/30/2025

Proposed Date of Hire

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the required documents:

Cover Letter Resume A list of a minimum of 3 professional references

Search Chair Name Shelley Leder

Search Chair Email leders@appstate.edu

Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51398

Posting Number 201501677P