Career Development - Senior Associate Director of Career & Professional Development, WCBT

Career Development Counselor

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nation's largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs.

Nearly 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools:
College of Arts & Sciences;
School of Communication, Media & the Arts;
School of Social Work;
School of Performing Arts;
College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology;
School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si' campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities.

Position Summary

Provide career planning and job search counseling to students within the Jack Welch College of Business (WCBT). Assist students and alumni with fostering job search readiness skills and assist with document preparation as well as job and internship searches. Assist the Director with employer relations and internship development for the college.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide career development services for primarily undergraduate graduate and alumni population within the College of Business and Technology, as well as designated career industry communities that may overlap with other colleges;
• Provide employer relations support including organization of on-campus visits, information sessions and interviews;
• Deliver career programming events alongside Director to students within the college that create educational experiences and networking opportunities for students.
• Assess needs and expectations of exploring business students and provide appropriate career counseling services;
• Provide job search counseling and programming (individual and group) to students and select alumni population;
• Assist with identification and development of internship and full-time employment opportunities;
• Assist with overall departmental data collection in regards to office utilization, employer activity, programming/events etc;
• Develop relationships and maintain consistent communication with WCBT faculty and administration;
• Utilizing career management software to facilitate career development activities and communications.
• Work alongside Director to assist overseeing/teach Career Development course to WCBT second year students;
• Contribute to office-wide initiatives and events;
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of full-time experience, preferably in higher education in the career development or admissions function
• Prefer candidates with experience working with undergraduate or graduate business students.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness and ability to learn new software, including Career Management Software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfort speaking at small and large events
• Outgoing personality with strong customer-service orientation
• Strong interest in the field of career development and working with employers

Unusual Working Conditions

Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.