Director of Public Service Careers

Director of Public Service Careers

The Director of Public Service Careers is a leader on the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement team which is housed in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary. The Director reports to the Senior Director of Career Readiness and is responsible for strategic program development & administration as well as career advising and programming for students in their pursuit of careers in the public service field including government, education, nonprofit and public safety, as well as other related areas.

The Director will work in partnership with other academic programs across campus to develop innovative methods to engage the undergraduate and graduate student populations in public service and education careers and industries. In partnership with the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement colleagues, the Director advances external relations, campus recruitment, and employer development to expose W&M students to public service industry environments.

The Director manages career development programs, designs workshops and curricular strategies, plans trips and programming and advises undergraduate students on career-related topics such as career exploration, resumes and cover letters, technical and case interviews, search strategies, and more. This position is based in Williamsburg and is expected to work in person in the office on campus.

Salary: $70,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Counseling or higher education related field.
• Significant experience in career services (typically 7+ years).
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, alumni, employers and staff colleagues.
• Demonstrated public relations/marketing abilities.
• Strong computer skills including familiarity with career development platforms and software packages.
• Knowledge of all public service career areas and the associated student development life cycle.
• Experience with project and event management (typically, 5+ years).
• Experience in supporting students across all schools and curricula to explore public service career opportunities (typically 5 years).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading a team, supervising staff, and professional development.
• Previous experience working in a centralized career services model with a background in public service career services, employer engagement and development, programming, career development, career advising and supervision.
• Experience with career services management platforms and tools, e.g., Symplicity, 12
  
  Twenty, Purple Briefcase, etc.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position is subject to additional hours beyond the typical workday, to include evenings and weekends.
• Flexibility and ability to travel as needed.

Job Duties:

50% - Strategic Development and Administration:

• Maintain knowledge of employment trends and career opportunities in public service industries, specifically government, non-profit, human services and education. Demonstrate general understanding of all public service career areas, as well as the associated student development life cycle.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Employer Development & Engagement, Director of Internships & Applied Learning, as well as the Senior Director of Development for Career Initiatives to support students in their career readiness at all stages.
• Lead, organize and implement industry trips and excursions supporting students' exposure to public service industries including government & diplomacy, education, nonprofit and public safety.
• Support students and their interests in securing internships and applied learning opportunities in collaboration with the Director of Internship and Applied Learning.
• Collaborate in campus events involving employers, alumni, and families to engage those stakeholders in our services and programs.
• Create and maintain a network in relevant professional associations at the state, regional, and/or national level representing the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement.

45% - Career Advising & Programming:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in career advising for students pursuing public service careers using knowledge and understanding of career development practices and awareness of the National Association of Colleges and Employers policies and procedures.
• Create and present workshops and programs appropriate to the development of career-related skills and information both generally and specifically for students pursuing public service.
• Support students and alumni on self-assessment, career decision-making, career exploration, resume writing, interviewing,…