Career Services Director jobs in Oakland, CA

Salary: $79,000.00 - $82,000.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2015-1603954
Location: CA 94556, CA
Department: School of Economics & Business
Closing: 7/5/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Background
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian heritage and Liberal Arts education, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 3,100 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College that they founded. Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education rooted in inclusive excellence and community. Ranked in the Top 5 Best Colleges: Western Region by U.S. News & World Report, Saint Mary's reputation for exceptional academic quality and unparalleled heart stems from its vibrant heritage as a Lasallian, Catholic, Liberal Arts institution. World-class faculty and exceptional staff join together with students to form a close-knit community that provides innovative
education through hands-on, real world experience. The College is also deeply committed the
educational benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Associate Dean, Graduate Business Programs and in line with the SEBA strategic plans, the Director, Graduate Career Services (DGCS) provides career planning and employment coaching with a focus on SEBA Graduate students and alumni.

• The DGCS will provide career clarification, resume development, interview preparation, salary negotiation and advice on job promotions and professional development.
• The DGCS will use current career development theory, knowledge and practices to coach students from diverse backgrounds.
• The DGCS will develop and coordinate training programs and workshops to address the diverse needs of the students.
• The DGCS will act as a representative of the SEBA Programs to employers and recruiters.
• Must remain up to date on hiring trends and labor market research.

1. In line with the Graduate Business Career Services strategic plan, provide career coaching:
Provides individual and customized career coaching to SEBA graduate students and alumni. Provide SEBA undergraduate students pathways for graduate business programs.

Process career exploration and self-assessment to clarify career goals to create an individualized career action plan that include research methods, networking, job search strategies, competency based resume writing, cover letter composition, interviewing and advanced interviewing skills.

Available to students through video conferencing, email, and phone. Update and track student progress and outcomes

Helps define success metrics, measure results with post-event surveys to provide reporting on the impact of graduate career services programs and experiences.

2. Create and deliver career readiness and Job search related programming for SEBA students and alumni: Business Etiquette, Resume Writing, Interviewing, Advanced Interviewing, Job Search Strategies, Salary Negotiation, Networking. This programming will be at the group level when possible, and individualized when not.
The position will also monitor the success of these initiatives as well as measure KPIs.

3. Employer relationships. In collaboration with other SEBA staff and faculty, Alumni Services, program directors, and SEBA Dean, will develop and maintain effective relationships with corporate partners. This includes supporting employers who want to create student and alumni pipelines for internships, party time positions and full times positions. Also to include organizing and supporting all employer related events on campus or on Zoom as directed.

4. Collaborate with SEBA faculty, staff, and program directors: At the request of the department director or SEBA deans, assist all graduate and undergraduate staff, faculty and PDs in their roles by creating and delivering (with them or for them) career readiness, job search, and professional development programming, mentorship programs, and experiential learning opportunities.

5. Professional Development: Regularly attend career development conferences, workshops, and training both on-line and on site. Maintain memberships in myriad professional counseling and career counseling associations. Constantly research and stay current with career development trends, issues and theory through books, journals, on-line resources, colleagues and counseling and business journals.

6. Create and deliver career readiness and Job search related programming for SEBA alumni: Business Etiquette, Resume Writing, Interviewing, Advanced Interviewing, Job Search Strategies, Salary Negotiation, Networking. This programming will be at the group level when possible, and individualized when not

Experience and Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: REQUIRED: Bachelors degree and Graduate degree in related field
PREFERRED: MBA or other Graduate level education preferably in education or counseling.

Experience: (years required and applicable field of experience): Experience in coaching and counseling; 8 years of professional business experience is a plus; must have worked with multicultural and diverse populations from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds; experience in adult learning, group training and workshop facilitation; demonstrated experience working with corporate hiring managers to facilitate hiring of graduate students; sound understanding of the job market, labor research, employment trends; must be familiar with career coaching principles, concepts and approaches and full spectrum of job finding skills such as resume development, interview preparation, salary negotiation; strong understanding of social media and its role in employment and hiring practices

Skills/Abilities: (e.g. computer skills, written & verbal skills, trades, laws, procedures, technical) Ability to foster relationships with students, alumni, clubs, faculty and business stakeholders. Team player with a positive, service oriented attitude; initiative, self leadership, good judgment; strategic and creative thinker; Strong business acumen and an understanding of what business students need; ability to maintain client confidentiality; Flexible schedule to accommodate evening and weekend commitments as required.

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Other Requirements: (e.g. travel, weekend/evening work

Supplemental Information

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Application Instructions: Please apply online at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu. Your application is
considered complete if you include the following:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to
support the Mission of the College
3. The name and contact information for three (3) professional references
4. Consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle
check, and a third-party background check Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all. College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status,
medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws. Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, see the website here:
https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety-transportation/clery-reports-and-alerts. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Please apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/stmarys

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