Job Title:

Assistant Director of Career Development

   

Department:

Career Services

  

Job Description:

Rhodes College seeks a dynamic, student-centered professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Career Development in the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD). Reporting to the Director of CCPD, the Assistant Director plays a pivotal role in advancing the College’s mission to prepare students for lives of purpose, leadership, and service.

The Assistant Director provides strategic and hands-on support for career education and professional development, with a focus on early student engagement during their first and second years of study. This role supports the integration of career development into academic and co-curricular experience, facilitates career-related programming, and oversees key office functions including assessment, communications, and student supervision. The Assistant Director contributes to a data-informed, developmentally appropriate approach to career readiness aligned with NACE Career Readiness Competencies and the College’s commitment to holistic student success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group career counseling to students, with a focus on first and second-year students. Guide students through career exploration, graduate/professional school planning, and job search strategies using self-assessment tools and career development resources.

• Design and deliver workshops and programs that promote self-awareness, career readiness, and understanding of the current job market. Coordinate initiatives such as the Rhodes Impact Summer Experience program.

• Instruct the two-credit academic course Self, Major, and Career (INTD 200), helping students explore personal and professional development.

• Hire, train, and supervise student employees, ensuring they contribute effectively to the office’s mission and operations.

• Manage the CCPD’s digital presence, including the website and social media platforms. Develop marketing materials and communications strategies to promote services and events.

• Oversee the administration and interpretation of career assessments (e.g., Myers-Briggs, PathwayU,

• Procure and manage office resources, including online tools and assessment platforms. Support the daily operations and strategic planning of the office.

• Serve as a liaison to staff, faculty, and employers to foster partnerships and promote career & professional development initiatives.

• Maintain regular attendance and active participation in office functions, contributing to a collaborative and student-centered environment.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree required (preferably in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, or Counseling).

• Experience in career or academic counseling strongly preferred.

• Experience facilitating groups and with advisory or mentoring responsibilities.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, as well as demonstrated ability to relate to students, staff, and faculty, are required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 is required.

• Experience with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, PathwayU, and StrengthsFinder is preferred.

• Experience with Handshake is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• A general office environment that requires sitting for extended periods on a consistent basis.

• Perform computer work, keyboard use, and telecommunications frequently.

• Manual dexterity will be required to perform keyboard and writing activities frequently.

• Visual acuity is required frequently to read and review print and electronic documents.

• Reaching and pushing/pulling with a force of up to 10 pounds are performed on a rare basis.

• Be able to move about the office and between buildings and offices as necessary.

A complete application includes a cover letter and a resume.

Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment.

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