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Posted Job Title
Associate Director of Career Services, College of Arts and Sciences
Job Profile Title
Associate Director C, Student Services, Advising
Job Description Summary
Career Services at the University of Pennsylvania, positioned within the division of University Life, is seeking an Associate Director to advise undergraduate students and alumni of The College of Arts and Sciences, through one-on-one advising and group workshops, regarding all facets of career planning and employment-related activities as well as professional development. The Associate Director also works directly with employers interested in hiring Penn students and participates in the collection and management of data necessary to support these efforts. Career Services offers a wonderful opportunity to be at the nexus of Penn students, alumni, employers, and campus partners, and provides an engaging environment to apply your skills in effective communication, relationship building, program/event managing and leadership/supervision.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Advise College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates and alumni regarding all facets of career planning and employment-related activities as well as professional development, through individual career advising appointments, mock interviews and same-day advising hours.
Create dynamic, actionable workshops, speaker panels, programs, and events (virtual and in- person) and present to student organizations and in classrooms.
Keep updated on relevant career news, resources, and tools and develop effective communication approaches targeting College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate population, distributing content as relevant through various channels including social media and the Career Services website.
Establish effective relationships with employers interested in hiring CAS students and manage the planning and coordination of at least one career fair annually.
Serve on one or more office-wide committees such as the Peer Career Advising Program, the International Student Committee, or the First Gen Committee and/or participate in University Life Division working groups.
Actively participate in the collection of summer and post-graduate outcomes data.
Represent the office at professional meetings and participate in continued professional development
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A master's degree and 2-3 years of experience is preferred.
Motivation to work in a student service role as part of a positive, high, energy…