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Title: Assistant Director of Career Services, Love School of Business

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

Are you passionate about empowering the next generation of business leaders? Join the Student Professional Development Center team, supporting Elon University's Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, where you'll play a pivotal role in helping our undergraduate and graduate students launch successful careers. This role offers the opportunity to shape innovative career programming while working directly with motivated business students in a collaborative, high-impact environment.

The Love School of Business is known for its integration of classroom learning with real-world experience, award-winning faculty, and strong industry connections. Our students consistently secure competitive internships and full-time positions with leading organizations, and you'll be instrumental in maintaining and expanding this success.

In this role, you will provide professional development support to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni of the LSB. This professional development support is conducted through 1:1 appointments/sessions in-person, virtually, and via phone, drop-in appointments, classroom presentations, and workshops. Appointments cover all facets of professional development including but not limited to resume reviews, cover letter reviews, networking, internship search, job search, mock interviews, offer discussions, career and major exploration.

The Student Professional Development Center reports through the Division of Advancement and External Affairs, and this position reports to the Senior Associate Director of Career Services in the Love School of Business.

This role represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and make a lasting impact on student success. We're looking for someone who shares our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in career and professional development.

Benefits of Working at Elon

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.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

- Master’s degree in business or related field OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in recruiting, business, human resources, or related field

Preferred Education and Experience

- Career coaching or advising experience with demonstrated success in helping individuals achieve professional goals
- Higher education experience, particularly in university career services or business school environments
- Familiarity with business career pathways and industry recruitment practices

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Job Duties

• Student Partnership
  • Partner one-on-one with LSB students and alumni to create personalized career action plans. Through individual appointments, drop-in sessions, and virtual consultations, you'll guide students through resume development, interview preparation, networking strategies, and job search tactics tailored to their unique goals and industries. Work closely with our distinctive business programs including International Business Dual Degree Students, Business Fellows, and the 3+1 Cohort, developing targeted resources and programming that address their unique career pathways. 
• Innovative Program Development
  • Design and deliver engaging workshops, classroom presentations, and special events that connect students with alumni, industry professionals, and career opportunities. You'll work in partnership with the Senior Associate Director of Career Services for the Love School of Business to develop programming that responds to evolving industry trends and student needs. 
• Digital Innovation
  • Develop and maintain digital resources that connect students with opportunities and career information, utilizing LinkedIn, newsletters, EdTech platforms, and emerging technologies to maximize student engagement. 
• Curriculum Integration
  • Contribute to professional development initiatives within the curriculum by delivering career development instruction and providing meaningful feedback on student professional development assignments. 
• Strategic Collaboration
  • Partner with LSB faculty, SPDC staff, and campus-wide partners, to create seamless career support experiences and expand opportunities for students through strategic partnerships and cross-functional initiatives. 

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

For priority consideration, please submit all application materials by Friday, September 5th.