Job Posting: Director of Career Development

Summary

The Director of Career Development is responsible for the development and implementation of career education programs and resources to help students identify and prepare for their chosen career path. As part of the Thrive Center team, contributes to the strategic areas of academic success, retention, and career readiness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides individual career coaching in areas such as career and major exploration, life planning, goal setting, direction toward making decisions, and self-assessment; administers and interprets assessments such as the MBTI, the Strong Interest Inventory, and StrengthsFinder to help students develop self-awareness and identify strengths and interests
• Administers the Montreat 360 program and develops resources and programming that support various grant projects leading to professionalism, soft skills development, and increased employability
• Leads the development and delivery of career preparation programs focused on identity development, learning experiences, relationships, and application documents that lead to career readiness
• Develops employer relations strategies and networks, and manages Handshake to provide students with access to job and internship opportunities, on-campus recruiting and interviewing opportunities, and off-campus networking events 
• Develops and conducts presentations and workshops related to career readiness skills including the job search, networking, and interviewing skills
• Partners with faculty to expose students to a variety of examples of opportunities in their desired field, including employer campus visits, internship events, job fairs, etc.
• Creates relevant marketing strategies to publicize programs, services, and resources to Montreat College students
• Manages student staff assistants who host the reception desk and support projects for the Thrive Center
• This staff position holds faculty status and may include teaching in INDS-3610 or other courses in the general education curriculum  
• Performs other duties as necessary

This is a Full-time, 12 month, benefitted position.

Qualifications

Seeking a collaborative, welcoming, service-oriented person with experience in higher education, career coaching, counseling, teaching, and/or leadership. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

Successful candidate will affirm and support the Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, and Community Life Covenant of Montreat College, and demonstrate support for Christian liberal arts education.

Education/Experience

Master’s degree required in counseling, human resources, higher education, or related field.

Application Requirements/How to Apply

Please click here to fill out a job application, including all required application materials.

About Montreat College

Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts college accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees. The main campus is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains fifteen miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, a region recognized as one of the most attractive living environments in the United States. The College is committed to Christ-centered teaching and learning and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.

Summary

Job Posting: Director of Career Development – Montreat College

The Director of Career Development is responsible for the development and implementation of career education programs and resources.

Salary Currency: USD

Payroll: MONTH

Date Posted: 2024-08-19

Employment Type : FULL_TIME

Hiring Organization : Montreat College

Organization URL: https://www.montreat.edu

Organization Logo: https://www.montreat.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/montreat-1080.jpg

Location: PostalAddress, 310 Gaither Circle, Montreat, NC, 28757, USA

Education Required:

• Postgraduate Degree