Assistant Director, Career Advisor for the College of Arts & Letters

Assistant Director, Career Advisor for the College of Arts & Letters

Notre Dame, IN, United States

Full-time

Vice President for Student Affairs

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The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person-mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world.

Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University's mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

The Meruelo Family Center for Career Development ('CCD') prepares students for lifelong career readiness by guiding them to discern, pursue, and achieve career goals that align with their values, interests, and skills. The CCD aspires to unite the Notre Dame community to inspire and prepare every student to pursue a life of impact and purpose.

The Assistant Director plays a mission-critical role in the CCD. The Assistant Director is accountable for ensuring every undergraduate student enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters is actively engaged in career development activities. This includes tracking engagement, strategically partnering with faculty and administrators, creating best-in-class resources, meeting with students, and implementing tailored programs. The Assistant Director provides career advising, guidance, and consulting to undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters pursuing any career path, including employment, advanced degrees, service, and other pursuits.

This includes working with students in conducting job/internship searches, preparing resumes and cover letters, and mock interviews. The Assistant Director serves as a member of the Center for Career Development team through teamwork and collaboration across all department functional areas of the CCD.

Conduct individual and group student appointments related to all career development topic needs, primarily career discernment. Advise students on various career paths, skills development, internship/full-time job search strategies, interview techniques, etc.

Research, develop, and implement best-in-class resources to ensure every undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Letters is equipped to manage their career development. This includes collaboration with CCD staff, employers, and alumni.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure every undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Letters is connected to the most appropriate career development resources, whether offered through the Center for Career Development, the respective programs, or other campus partners.

Develop innovative programs to ensure undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Letters are provided the best available resources to advance their career development. This includes workshops, guest speakers, networking events, career fair preparation, and more, specifically tailored to students in the College.

Participate in regular career advising meetings and large departmental events and initiatives. Cover drop-in and exploding offer appointments as assigned. Participate in departmental programming (career fairs, etc.). Perform other duties as assigned by the Director to ensure the success of the Center for Career Development, the University, students, and other stakeholders. Serve as a member of the Division of Student Affairs and regularly collaborates with other areas within Student Affairs (Campus Ministry, Career and Professional Development, Residential Life, Sister Thea Bowman Center, Student Development, and…