Assistant Director, Creative Careers

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Salary: $45,000 to $50,000 commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Counseling, or higher education related field.

• Several years of professional experience on a careers team in a college or university setting (typically, 1-3 years' experience).

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, alumni, employers and staff colleagues.

• Demonstrated public relations/marketing abilities.

• Strong computer skills including familiarity with career development platforms and software packages.

• Experience with project and event management (typically, 2+ years).

• Experience in supporting students across all schools and curricula to explore career opportunities (typically, 1-3 years).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or a related field.

• Experience leading career-related programming and professional development.

• Previous experience working in a centralized career services model

• Experience with career services management platforms and tools, e.g., Symplicity, 12Twenty, Purple Briefcase, etc.

• Knowledge of all creative career areas - such as marketing, media, communication, entertainment, publishing, arts/arts administration, museums, etc. - and the associated student development life cycle.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position is subject to additional hours beyond the typical workday, to include evenings and weekends.

• This position may require overnight travel.

Job Duties:

55% - Career Advising:

• Advise students interested in pursuing creative careers on career decision making, career exploration, resume writing, interviewing, networking, and other career related skills.

• Collaborate with staff members on major departmental programming including Career Fairs, events, and discipline specific programs designed to educate students about career communities.

• Conduct individual student appointments related to all career development topic needs as a generalist.

• Contribute to general advising resources for all students including workshop content, website content, handouts, videos, etc. 

• Produce career content and maintain content on the website and digital platforms designed to support career development for students interested in creative careers

• Perform other duties as assigned.

45% - Program Development & Implementation:

•  Work with director to implement ongoing programs to educate students and constituents on industry trends and recruiting opportunities, within creative careers. 

• Help plan and coordinate immersive Creative Careers signature events such as treks that allow students to learn about creative industries and engage with alumni and professionals.

• Cultivate and engage creative careers alumni in programs that provide connections to current students including meet ups, career panels, series, workshops, or similar programs.

• Assist with newsletter creation for creative careers community to share resources and regularly communicate with students.

• Assist with content creation, presentation, and development of general resources and programs along with other advising staff.

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Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. 

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.