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Job ID 293466
Location Summerville Campus
Employment Type Full Time
Job Summary Provide career/professional development guidance and support to students and recent graduates on the Health Sciences campus, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Partner with employers, faculty, and campus services in facilitating career development programs and initiatives that support AU/AUMC students.
Responsibilities GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provide career/professional development guidance and support to students and recent graduates on the Health Sciences campus, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Partner with employers, faculty, and campus services in facilitating career development programs and initiatives that support AU students.
REPORTING & DOCUMENTATION MANAGEMENT Document student appointment notes and follow‑up efforts (email, phone, drop in, etc.) with students and keep them updated weekly. Collect and report employment data monthly (internships, career employment, student employment, etc.). Collaborate with the Director who has oversight responsibility for comprehensive data collection. Generate/calculate Career Services monthly reports on student appointments, services, on‑campus recruitment, programming initiatives, and other areas designated by the Director to assist with benchmarking office services continuously.
TECHNOLOGY Maintain an expert status on all aspects of technology in career exploration and job search resources to assist students and employers (licensed career services software, websites, technology in the job search, etc.). Maintain all databases and student files pertinent to the management of office documentation for monthly, semester, and annual reporting purposes. Maintain quality control measures through the Career Services employment system daily by monitoring new user updates and resumes loaded for accuracy; reviewing new jobs posted for employer follow‑up; pulling reports as needed to benchmark data; and assisting managers with projects related to the system. Utilize Banner, PeopleSoft, Institutional Research reports, and other campus information resources to generate relevant data for verifications, reporting, etc.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT Coordinate college‑specific outreach, programming, and customized seminars, workshops, and programs based on student needs assessment and faculty requests. Work with and advise faculty and college administrators on methods to enhance the quality of experiential learning/career development opportunities. Seek to nurture and expand departmental participation in what we do.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTION Develop services, programming, workshops, and events that support the tailored professional development and preparation needs of students, including specific academic disciplines assigned. Manage and assist with career development programs for students, campus, and employers (e.g. Career Exploration Programs, job fairs, etiquette dinners, graduate school planning, etc.). Serve as lead manager for at least department‑wide program annually. Plan, develop, and execute marketing efforts for designated programs and services to facilitate optimal outreach (development/dissemination of flyers, newsletters, career development content, promotion of office events via social media, Campus Calendar, and other technology resources). Research, plan, develop, and implement innovative programming and resources to complement academic and student services as market trends and client needs change.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT Identify and address issues related to individual student development such as motivation, career indecision, self‑efficacy and decision making that impact success. Educate constituents about the tools, resources and services available to assist in their career planning and goal attainment. Generate marketing materials to help promote Career Services programs/resources to students and to promote services to defined academic areas. Assist other departments with special programs to assist in retention of students, promote career planning awareness/resources, and support the promotion of career services offerings.
EMPLOYER DEVELOPMENT & RELATIONS Build partnerships between the university and external communities (business, the public sector, and not‑for‑profit entities) to facilitate employment and career services programs for students. Expand and nurture employer relationships to benefit the office and academic disciplines served through outreach, site visits, mail/email campaigns, marketing, and facilitation of partnerships with employers and academic programs. Work closely with employers regarding their hiring needs in designated majors or as determined by the office, which includes the facilitation of job postings, conducting resume referrals, employer follow‑up, marketing, etc. Facilitate all on‑campus recruitment initiatives in designated majors or as requested by the office to include scheduling, marketing, and site coordination on event days. Monitor and document the successful employment of students/graduates. Represent Career Services at various corporate and campus functions to gain exposure across the community, state, and region.
CAREER CENTER PROFESSIONALISM / TEAMWORK / LEADERSHIP Maintain professional affiliations/memberships in organizations to represent the university and Career Services. Focus on areas for professional development to keep ahead of trends in managing program areas. This includes conferences, workshops, technology instruction, and reading resources pertinent to specific areas of management. Conduct all roles/responsibilities as a professional model to students and as a professional representative of the university to the community (attire, attitude, cooperative spirit, social media, confidentiality, and professional demeanor). Always maintain positive customer service relations with internal and external customers by being polite, punctual, flexible, organized, and accessible. Establish seamless communication with Career Services colleagues to keep informed of office initiatives/needs in various areas, collaborate and problem‑solve office issues and needs in a timely and professional manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university required, in Counseling/Higher Education Administration or related area.
Preferred Qualifications Prefer work experience in higher education, counseling, or in an employment services area. Experience in career services is desired. Technology experience with web‑based career software and database/spreadsheet experience is helpful.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Knowledge of career counseling and student development theories and practices to help students achieve success.
Skills Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills. Outgoing and engaging demeanor to encourage student rapport and on/off‑campus support of the area.
Abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast, multi‑tasking environment. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships. Ability to make sound judgments, solve problems, and identify solutions.
Shift / Salary / Benefits Shift: Days; M‑F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required). Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum‑midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees employed with us successfully for more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer‑friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient‑and family‑centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success. Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply To apply, visit the Augusta University careers page and submit your application online. If you need further assistance, please contact 706‑721‑9365.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
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Job ID 293466
Location Summerville Campus
Employment Type Full Time
Job Summary Provide career/professional development guidance and support to students and recent graduates on the Health Sciences campus, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Partner with employers, faculty, and campus services in facilitating career development programs and initiatives that support AU/AUMC students.
Responsibilities GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provide career/professional development guidance and support to students and recent graduates on the Health Sciences campus, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Partner with employers, faculty, and campus services in facilitating career development programs and initiatives that support AU students.
REPORTING & DOCUMENTATION MANAGEMENT Document student appointment notes and follow‑up efforts (email, phone, drop in, etc.) with students and keep them updated weekly. Collect and report employment data monthly (internships, career employment, student employment, etc.). Collaborate with the Director who has oversight responsibility for comprehensive data collection. Generate/calculate Career Services monthly reports on student appointments, services, on‑campus recruitment, programming initiatives, and other areas designated by the Director to assist with benchmarking office services continuously.
TECHNOLOGY Maintain an expert status on all aspects of technology in career exploration and job search resources to assist students and employers (licensed career services software, websites, technology in the job search, etc.). Maintain all databases and student files pertinent to the management of office documentation for monthly, semester, and annual reporting purposes. Maintain quality control measures through the Career Services employment system daily by monitoring new user updates and resumes loaded for accuracy; reviewing new jobs posted for employer follow‑up; pulling reports as needed to benchmark data; and assisting managers with projects related to the system. Utilize Banner, PeopleSoft, Institutional Research reports, and other campus information resources to generate relevant data for verifications, reporting, etc.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT Coordinate college‑specific outreach, programming, and customized seminars, workshops, and programs based on student needs assessment and faculty requests. Work with and advise faculty and college administrators on methods to enhance the quality of experiential learning/career development opportunities. Seek to nurture and expand departmental participation in what we do.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTION Develop services, programming, workshops, and events that support the tailored professional development and preparation needs of students, including specific academic disciplines assigned. Manage and assist with career development programs for students, campus, and employers (e.g. Career Exploration Programs, job fairs, etiquette dinners, graduate school planning, etc.). Serve as lead manager for at least department‑wide program annually. Plan, develop, and execute marketing efforts for designated programs and services to facilitate optimal outreach (development/dissemination of flyers, newsletters, career development content, promotion of office events via social media, Campus Calendar, and other technology resources). Research, plan, develop, and implement innovative programming and resources to complement academic and student services as market trends and client needs change.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT Identify and address issues related to individual student development such as motivation, career indecision, self‑efficacy and decision making that impact success. Educate constituents about the tools, resources and services available to assist in their career planning and goal attainment. Generate marketing materials to help promote Career Services programs/resources to students and to promote services to defined academic areas. Assist other departments with special programs to assist in retention of students, promote career planning awareness/resources, and support the promotion of career services offerings.
EMPLOYER DEVELOPMENT & RELATIONS Build partnerships between the university and external communities (business, the public sector, and not‑for‑profit entities) to facilitate employment and career services programs for students. Expand and nurture employer relationships to benefit the office and academic disciplines served through outreach, site visits, mail/email campaigns, marketing, and facilitation of partnerships with employers and academic programs. Work closely with employers regarding their hiring needs in designated majors or as determined by the office, which includes the facilitation of job postings, conducting resume referrals, employer follow‑up, marketing, etc. Facilitate all on‑campus recruitment initiatives in designated majors or as requested by the office to include scheduling, marketing, and site coordination on event days. Monitor and document the successful employment of students/graduates. Represent Career Services at various corporate and campus functions to gain exposure across the community, state, and region.
CAREER CENTER PROFESSIONALISM / TEAMWORK / LEADERSHIP Maintain professional affiliations/memberships in organizations to represent the university and Career Services. Focus on areas for professional development to keep ahead of trends in managing program areas. This includes conferences, workshops, technology instruction, and reading resources pertinent to specific areas of management. Conduct all roles/responsibilities as a professional model to students and as a professional representative of the university to the community (attire, attitude, cooperative spirit, social media, confidentiality, and professional demeanor). Always maintain positive customer service relations with internal and external customers by being polite, punctual, flexible, organized, and accessible. Establish seamless communication with Career Services colleagues to keep informed of office initiatives/needs in various areas, collaborate and problem‑solve office issues and needs in a timely and professional manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university required, in Counseling/Higher Education Administration or related area.
Preferred Qualifications Prefer work experience in higher education, counseling, or in an employment services area. Experience in career services is desired. Technology experience with web‑based career software and database/spreadsheet experience is helpful.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Knowledge of career counseling and student development theories and practices to help students achieve success.
Skills Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills. Outgoing and engaging demeanor to encourage student rapport and on/off‑campus support of the area.
Abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast, multi‑tasking environment. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships. Ability to make sound judgments, solve problems, and identify solutions.
Shift / Salary / Benefits Shift: Days; M‑F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required). Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum‑midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees employed with us successfully for more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer‑friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient‑and family‑centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success. Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply To apply, visit the Augusta University careers page and submit your application online. If you need further assistance, please contact 706‑721‑9365.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
#J-18808-Ljbffr