Title: Assistant/Associate Director of Career Services for Study USA and International Students
Position Type: Staff Full-Time
Days Per Week: Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week: 40
VP Area: Strategic Initiatives
Department: Student Professional Development Center/Career Services
Position Summary
The Student Professional Development Center reports through the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships to the President's Office.
The Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) is Elon University’s career services office. The SPDC supports the professional development of all undergraduate and graduate students, except for Elon Law. Elon Law has a dedicated team of career advisors located on the Elon Law campus in Greensboro. The SPDC also provides professional development assistance to alumni for a lifetime.
The SPDC works under a hub and spoke model with operations centralized out of the main
office in the Moseley Student Center. Each “spoke” is led by a Senior Associate Director. THe SPDC has satellite offices in the Love School of Business’s Koury Business Center and in the School of Communications’ McEwen Building. It’s critical for these satellite offices to be embedded in our two largest professional schools. Although staff can work with all students, the staff in each satellite office have expert insight into the industries and fields of their perspective schools.
How you will Achieve More with the Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) at Elon
University:
We are excited to welcome a new member to the SPDC team in a role dedicated to the growth and strategic development of Study USA internship support and professional development support for graduate international students. This position acts as the liaison between the SPDC and the Global Education Center (GEC), working closely with staff in both departments to assure that quality services are rendered. The Assistant/ Associate Director of Career Services for Study USA and International Students will support students pursuing required Study USA internships at National Campuses. Working closely with partners in the GEC and National Campuses, this staff member will be the primary Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) point of contact for Elon in NYC, LA, Washington DC, Charlotte, and any future National Campuses.
Additionally, aligned with the GEC, this position will offer 1:1 professional development and programming support for the unique needs of graduate international students pursuing internship and full-time opportunities.
Benefits of Working at Elon
Elon University is a mid-sized private university of approximately 6,300 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students, located in the heart of North Carolina. Elon has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered liberal arts university that values strong
relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. The university is known for academic excellence across the curriculum, and for experiential learning programs in study abroad, undergraduate research, leadership, interfaith dialogue, civic engagement, and community service. Elon is the only university in the nation recognized by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success."
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Completed bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree in higher education, counseling, human resources or related field is preferred. Experience in career advising, coaching, and/or mentoring in a college/university setting. Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, with a commitment to valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Education and Experience
Master's degree in higher education, counseling, human resources or related field preferred. 2-5 years of career advising, coaching, and/or mentoring in a college/university setting. Familiarity with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships among a diverse range of constituents including; students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and employers.
Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing
As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
Free use of campus fitness facilities.
Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.
Job Duties
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a cover letter outlining interest in and qualifications for the position in addition to your resume for this position.
The candidate will be selected based on education, credentials, and experience to determine Assistant/Associate title.
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