Career Services Director jobs in Kansas

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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Staff: Assistant Director of Career Services
  • Kansas Wesleyan University
  • Salina, KS FULL_TIME
  • Assistant Director of Career Services


    To apply for this position, you should submit:

    1. KWU Employment Application
    2. Cover letter
    3. Resume/curriculum vitae,
    4. Three references
    5. Desired salary
    6. Please email your application materials to hr@kwu.edu.

    The timeline for filling this position is:
    • Applications will be taken until the position is filled.
    • Interviews will begin when qualified applicants are identified and continue until a hiring decision is made.
    • The position starts as soon as January 2, 2024.

    KWU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in employment. We will check references of
    past employers and personal references. We will acknowledge receipt of your application as soon as we receive it.

    ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
    POSITION’S TITLE: Assistant Director of Career Services
    POSITION’S OPERATING GROUP: Provost
    OPERATING GROUP’S PURPOSE AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Provost Group is responsible for the
    development and delivery of the entire academic program at KWU. This includes the determination and selection
    of all faculty, the design and delivery of all academic curriculum, and the design and delivery of all information
    services required to support these academic services. In addition, the Provost Group is responsible for all
    academic assessment and to ensure University accreditation and increased student success in all academic areas of
    the University.
    POSITION’S DEPARTMENT: Al Nelson Student Success Center
    DEPARTMENT’S PURPOSE AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: To support students in academic and personal success

    both during their time at KWU, but also in preparation for life and career success.
    POSITION’S DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Director of Career Services
    DATE POSITION LAST REVIEWED OR ANALYZED: December 2023
    POSITION’S EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Staff, Exempt (administrative professional exemption), At-Will
    POSITION’S SALARY OR SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Salary to be determined at hiring based on the applicant’s

    qualifications and experience. Please submit your desired salary with your application and supporting
    documents. Benefits are available for full-time employees.


    POSITION INFORMATION

    POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for helping students with learning and activities associated with
    career professionalism. Through engagement with Career Services, students will acquire the fundamentals to
    be successful in the job search and as new professionals within a wide range of job fields. Further, this position
    will work extensively with exploring students who are seeking a major that matches with their personal and
    scholastic goals.


    Position Description -Assistant Director of Career Services |


    POSITION WORKS WITH: A wide range of campus constituents, including students, staff, faculty, and

    administration.
    POSITION’S STAFF AUTHORITY: None
    POSITION’S BUDGET AUTHORITY: None
    POSITION’S PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside a temperature-controlled office environment.
    POSITION’S UNUSUAL HAZARDS OR WORKING CONDITIONS: None
    POSITION’S EQUIPMENT: University phone system, University computer system, desktop computer.
    POSITION’S WORK SCHEDULE: A flexible work schedule of 40 hours per week requiring working some nights and

    weekends to accommodate students and the department. Irregular hours are required at high peak times of
    the year.

    POSITION’S TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Approximately 60% of time spent in a temperature-controlled office
    environment and 40% of the time spent in a travel environment on campus or at community events.

    POSITION DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESULTS, BEHAVIORS, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
    CAREER SERVICES:
    • Planning, teaching, and conducting workshops/events to facilitate education and career planning for all
    students.
    • Coordinate the sophomore mentoring program.
    • Network with local, regional, and national employers to maintain job openings, internship opportunities, and
    mentorship opportunities in collaboration with the Director of Career Services.
    • Organize, maintain, and promote the Career Closet program.
    • Organize, maintain, and promote the weekly Career Services Employment newsletter.
    • Organize, maintain, and promote Career Services as part of the Kansas Wesleyan University website.
    • Maintain individual statistical data, creating weekly, monthly, semester, and annual reports.
    • Assess experiential education and career planning needs; plan events, locate and develop resources to meet
    these needs.
    • Assess Career Services programs and events.
    • Assist in garnering the annual post-graduate statistics.
    • Teaching up to 6 credit hours per semester.

    OTHER DUTIES
    • Performs other duties assigned by the position’s supervisor.
    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
    EDUCATION:
    • MINIMUM REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree
    • PREFERRED: Master’s degree
    CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
    • MINIMUM REQUIRED: None
    • PREFERRED: None

    WORK EXPERIENCE:
    • MINIMUM REQUIRED: One year of work experience (or equivalent internship) in career services or related

    experience.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and ATTITUDES – KSAA’s:
    • MINIMUM REQUIRED

    • Commitment to the philosophy of private higher education and the mission of the University.
    • Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting projects and responsibilities.
    • Demonstrated high level effectiveness in using Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
    • Have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.


    Position Description -Assistant Director of Career Services |


    • Enthusiasm and positive attitude toward creating a caring, student-centered environment.
    • Extremely well organized with excellent follow-through ability and polished presentation skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
    • PREFERRED
    • Demonstrated ability to create and organize effective, efficient plans, and to execute those plans within

    required timelines; and to do so with limited supervision.

    NOTICE OF SPECIAL JOB OR EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
    1. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHESIVE LIST OF ALL DUTIES AND

    RESULTS TO BE PERFORMED IN THIS JOB. DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS MAY BE ADDED,
    SUBTRACTED, AND/OR CHANGED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR AT ANY TIME DUE TO CHANGES IN DEPARTMENT OR
    UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS.

    2. Unless exempt due to an employment contract signed by the President of Kansas Wesleyan University, all
    employees of Kansas Wesleyan are to be considered as an “at-will” employee.

    3. All employees of Kansas Wesleyan University are considered “responsible employees” pertaining to Title IX
    regulations concerning both the prevention and reporting of sexual assault or harassment situations. As such,
    all employees must communicate with the Title IX Coordinator if they witness or hear about a sexual assault or
    harassment situation.

    4. Kansas Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with EEOC and ADA employment
    requirements. It is and has been the policy of Kansas Wesleyan University to grant equal opportunity to all
    qualified persons without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry,
    ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or veteran status. To fulfill its mission as a United Methodist
    affiliated institution, preference in hiring shall be given to persons who can affirm the Institution’s mission.

    5. All “offers of employment” are subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.


    Position Description -Assistant Director of Career Services |

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Assistant Program Director – Professionalism/Career Services
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview The KU School of Business is seeking an individual with experience in career services or business recruiting to serve as the Assistant Program Director of our Professionalism Program...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Regional Sales Director
  • APEX Career Services
  • Overland Park, KS FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionAPEX Career Services offers job seekers a full suite of services to assist in their job search and career exploration needs. In addition, we offer staffing services to reputable com...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Career Navigator
  • Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services
  • Hutchinson, KS FULL_TIME
  • POSITION POSTING June 26, 2023 Youth Career Navigator: Hourly Wage Scale: 1 full-time opening; home office - Hutchinson or Litchfield $23.67 - $29.00 - $34.33 Primary Objective of Position This positi...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Director, Learning and Career Development
  • Golf Course Superintendents Association of America...
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Director, Learning and Career Development GCSAA is seeking a consummate, passionate professional to provide leadership and guidance for GCSAA’s learning and development programs and initiatives, inclu...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Director of Permanency Services
  • TFI Family Services, Inc.
  • Saint Paul, KS FULL_TIME
  • Description***Sign On Bonus $5,000*** ****Average salary is $73, including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.) **** ***This position has Remote capabilities but does require...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Career Services Director
  • Bryant & Stratton College
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-foc...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Career Services Director
  • Bryant & Stratton College
  • Orchard Park, NY
  • Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-foc...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director Student & Career Services
  • Universal Technical Institute
  • Hollywood, FL
  • Overview: The Student and Career Services Director must have extensive leadership experience, possess sound judgment in ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regional Director of Career Services
  • IEC CORP GROUP
  • Irvine, CA
  • Job Details Salary Range $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year Description International Education Corporation is a leade...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director of Career Services
  • Careerbuilder
  • Evansville, IN
  • Work type: Full Time Administrative Location: Evansville, IN Categories: Administrative/Professional, Executive/Director...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Career Services
  • Fortis Institute
  • Towson, MD
  • Job Description Job Description Are you ready to take center stage as the driving force behind transforming careers and ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Career Services
  • Fortis Institute
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Are you ready to take center stage as the driving force behind transforming careers and shaping futures? We are seeking ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Director of Career Services
  • Insight Global
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • A prominent West Coast Law School in Los Angeles is looking for an Assistant Director for Career Development to provide ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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Income Estimation for Career Services Director jobs
$65,275 to $101,140

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