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Campus Director of Advisement and Career Services

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Campus Director of Advisement and Career Services Job Title:

Campus Director of Advisement and Career Services Location:

Hialeah Campus Regular/Temporary:

Regular Full/Part Time:

Full-Time Job ID:

1008903

Position Overview:

The Director of Advisement and Career Services is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating programs and services of the department. The Director also has the administrative responsibility of hiring, training, supervising and evaluating all personnel according to College policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Hires, supervises, and evaluates personnel

Develops and coordinates programs and services related to academic and career advisement and the acquisition of employability skills

Prepares and maintains budgets

Coordinates the training of department and appropriate college personnel

Provides academic and career advisement for students in the following categories: new, transfer, transient, undecided, and those not making satisfactory progress as outlined in the Standards of Academic Progress

Verifies graduation eligibility

Provides student support activities and resources including career exploration, employability skills and advising resources

Assists students with clarifying their academic and career goals and resolves student issues as needed

Disseminates information about articulation agreements and the rights of transfer students

Oversees the development and maintenance of employment opportunities for students and graduates

Establishes linkages with MDC schools and academic departments to expose students to programs, services, resources and internship opportunities

Establishes linkages with the local employer community to increase employment and internship opportunities for students and graduates

Serves on campus and college committees

Makes recommendations and implements College policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting academic placement and transfer

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Education, Psychology or other appropriate field and at least three (3) years of related experience

All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution

Knowledge of academic advising and career development principles and practices

Knowledge of current employment trends and placement opportunities

Knowledge of computerized student information systems

Knowledge of federal, state and college EEO/AA/Diversity laws, guidelines and procedures

Skills in budget preparation and fiscal management

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with a diverse community

Employee development and performance management skills

Ability to supervise and train employees, organize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Ability to identify and secure alternative funding/revenue sources

Ability to use independent judgment and manage information for a range of clientele and/or media sources

Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information

Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Essential Position This function/position has been designated as essential. This means that when the College is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the College.

Additional Requirements The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

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