Career Services Director jobs in Harrisburg, PA
Career Services Director manages the operation of student career service office to provide job opportunities and career counseling services. Markets the university's Career Services program and its graduates for existing employer relationships and for the development of new employer relationships. Being a Career Services Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to head of a unit/department. The Career Services Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Career Services Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development
- Lycoming College
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Williamsport, PA
FULL_TIME
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Lycoming College is hiring an Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development! This position is integral to sustaining the College’s strategic embedded career advising model. Through this model, career advising is conducted in close collaboration with faculty in order to incorporate students’ career exploration and professional development within the departmental curriculum. The Assistant Director works closely with faculty of the fine arts, humanities, pre-law, and education certification programs to help develop and support students’ to be competitive for internship and practicum placements, graduate/professional school applications, and job searches. Given Lycoming’s richly-diverse student body and the College’s commitment to fostering an inclusive campus environment, all members of the Office of Career and Professional Development utilize cultural competencies to help craft individually-tailored student guidance.
This position is a full-time, benefits-eligible position which consists of nine full-time months beginning two weeks before the start of the fall semester and ending with Commencement. The remaining three months between mid-May and mid-August consist of approximately 10 hours per week,
Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected residential liberal arts colleges. The College provides a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education including more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations. The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. Our community of scholar teachers collaborates with and mentors 1,100 active learners, including 37 percent international and domestic students of color, representing 39 states, territories, and countries. In accordance with the institution’s 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College has committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence. We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community supporting all faculty, staff, and students. Lycoming ranks 107th in US News National Liberal Arts College category and has been named by The Princeton Review as one of The 389 Best Colleges and Universities. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment-per-student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
What will I do in this role?- Advise and support students on career pathway identification—including clarification of personal values, connections between academic and professional interests, and career exploration tools within a cultural competency and theoretical framework.
- Work with faculty of assigned academic departments and programs to identify and support curricular points for embedding appropriate professional development assignments and activities.
- Provide guidance to students on career skillset development, with emphasis on honing of resumes, personal statements, and cover letters; interview strategies; internship, job, and graduate school/professional school searching strategies; and personal branding.
- Maintain individual student case notes via office software system.
- Collaborate with career advising team members to provide Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences (CEAE) professional development workshops and career readiness programming throughout the academic calendar.
- Support new student enrollment through participating in signature new student on-boarding experiences and individual meetings with prospective students.
- Work collaboratively with career advising team members, faculty, campus offices, and alumni relations to maintain existing internship and research experiential learning partnerships and work with these partners to identify the specific talents and qualifications that would pair best with students pursuing internship placements.
- Work collaboratively with career advising team members, faculty, campus offices, and alumni relations to identify external partnership gaps and work to expand experiential learning offerings and employment opportunities.
- Work to support institutional strategic priorities as they relate to and are incorporated within the CEAE operations.
- Support the College’s commitment to inclusive excellence by working toward successful outcomes for all students.
What are we looking for?
Education and Experience- Master’s degree preferred with educational pathway focus in an area that supports knowledge of some combination of student development, career counseling, the arts, humanities, and/or law.
- A minimum of three years of work within a collaborative collegiate environment, including some experience with classroom teaching.
Knowledge and Skill Set- Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment in support of all students
- A passion for working within a liberal arts institutional setting
- Working knowledge of career development and advising strategies
- Ability to utilize theoretical concepts such as trait and factor, social learning, and/or behavioral/personality theories along with person-centered counseling concepts such as empathic understanding as applied to career exploration and advising
- Ability to craft and teach interactive and effective career topic sessions
- Experience with a student case management system preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong commitment and demonstrated professionalism
- Ability to be energetic, self-motivated, and independent while also able to collaborate well within a team setting
Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Wellness Benefits:- Health insurance – Lycoming College offers a wide variety of health plan options available
- Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
- Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Cancer insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 9% contributions from the College
- Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College
- Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc.
- Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave
- 14 holidays per year
- Summer hours
- 10% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks
- Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities
- Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees and household family members
- Use of the campus Library
Apply directly online by submitting your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Within the cover letter, please include a description of your career advising philosophy in relation to liberal arts education and inclusive student support. Application review will begin immediately and will cease once the position has been filled. Post-offer motor vehicle record and criminal history background checks will be conducted.
Lycoming College Proudly Celebrates and Values Diversity!
We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community supporting all faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and all who are interested in supporting and contributing to our mission. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
- 23 Days Ago
Executive Director - Early Childhood Education
- The Malvern School Career Center
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Montgomery, PA
FULL_TIME
- Job Opening: The Malvern School is currently seeking to fill an Executive Director position in Montgomery County. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. What You Will Receive: We offer f...
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Director of Education - Early Childhood Education
- The Malvern School Career Center
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Montgomery, PA
FULL_TIME
- Job Opening: The Malvern School is currently seeking to fill the Director of Education position in Montgomery County, PA. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. What You Will Receive: We...
- 1 Month Ago
Maintenance
- Ascend Career Services
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Lewisberry, PA
FULL_TIME
- Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: West Shore School District Are you a skilled and dedicated individual with a passion for maintenance and repair work? West Shore School District is seeking ...
- 23 Days Ago
PT/OT/SLP/COTA/PTA Director of Rehab
- Functional Pathways Career Center
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WILLIAMSPORT, PA
FULL_TIME
- Functional Pathways is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Rehab to lead our rehabilitation department at The Williamsport Home in Williamsport, PA. As the Director of Rehab, you will overse...
- 11 Days Ago
Case Worker / Investigator - Adult Protective Services
- Liberty Healthcare Corporation Career Center
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Duncannon, PA
FULL_TIME
- A full-time Investigator / Case Worker position is available with Liberty Healthcare and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services Program. This mission of an APS Investi...
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Adult Psychiatrist in Harrisburg, PA
- LifeStance Health
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Harrisburg, PA
- At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Manager
- NeurAbilities Healthcare
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Harrisburg, PA
- Join a team striving to be better, do better, and which empowers others to live a better life. Be a BCBA Clinical Manage...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Financial Data & Reporting Analyst I--Managed Healthcare
- AmeriHealth Caritas
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Harrisburg, PA
- Job Brief Healthcare Data Analyst needed for our PerformCare Harrisburg, PA office. Managed Care experience preferred. Y...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - $58+ per per visit
- Hiring Now!
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Harrisburg, PA
- BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Jo...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Staff Accountant II
- HHM Hotels (Harrisburg Corporate)
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Harrisburg, PA
- Overview: Opportunity: Staff Accountant Prepare journal entries, detailed reports, account reconciliations, and perform ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Employment and Social Security Benefits Specialist
- Goodwill Keystone Area
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Harrisburg, PA
- BASIC FUNCTION Responsible for the delivery of Social Security Benefits Planning throughout Goodwill Keystone Area’s 22 ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Employment and Social Security Benefits Specialist
- Goodwill Keystone Area
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Harrisburg, PA
- BASIC FUNCTION Responsible for the delivery of Social Security Benefits Planning throughout Goodwill Keystone Areas 22 c...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Public Health Program Director
- Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
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Harrisburg, PA
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- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg (/ˈhærɪsbɜːrɡ/ HARR-iss-burg; Pennsylvania German: Harrisbarrig)[citation needed] is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and the county seat of Dauphin County. With a population of 49,192, it is the 15th largest city in the Commonwealth. It lies on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, 107 miles (172 km) west of Philadelphia. Harrisburg is the anchor of the Susquehanna Valley metropolitan area, which had a 2017 estimated population of 571,903, making it the fourth most populous in Pennsylvania and 96th most populous in the United States.
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Income Estimation for Career Services Director jobs
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What does a Career Services Director do?
Career Services Director in Tuscaloosa, AL
AAPL services are designed to assist physicians understand the types of careers for which they’re best suited, and the competencies and skills needed to be successful in formal and informal leadership roles.
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Career Services Director in New Haven, CT
The Manager also provides leadership with regard to all programs and services in support of the College’s heightened goals for continuous quality improvement in the career outcomes of students and graduates.
January 23, 2020
Career Services Director in Cincinnati, OH
Direct and manage the university career services as it assists all student, alumni, faculty, and employer clients in the development of career education, career identification and search, and pursuit of employment opportunities commensurate with formal academic pursuits.
January 02, 2020