to develop and implement programs and events to help students successfully navigate their career exploration journeys and ensure successful first destination outcomes for the School of Communications. Additionally, the Assistant/Associate Director engages in continuing education to develop new programming that meets the changing needs of students and alumni pursuing opportunities for internships, full-time positions, and acceptance into graduate and professional schools.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or a degree related to the majors that the staff will be advising. Minimum 1 year of related work experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred previous experience includes working within career services or academic advising in higher education, communications, or recruiting or human resources in industry.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in higher education or industry is preferred but not required. Outstanding oral and written communication skills are essential for success in this position as is the ability to effectively mentor undergraduates and coordinate/facilitate programs and events. The successful candidate will also have a solid understanding of career development theory, job search strategies and job market trends directly related to career opportunities for Communications majors at Elon. The ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with students, alumni, faculty, staff, and senior school administrators is paramount. The successful candidate must also possess a high level of organization and attention to detail, as well as the capacity and enthusiasm for succeeding in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Job Duties
- Meet one-on-one with undergraduate, graduate students and alumni to provide career advising in the School of Communications. Meet with students in-person, virtually and via phone to discuss all facets of their professional development including but not limited to: resume reviews, cover letter reviews, mock interviews, offer discussions, networking, job search, internship search, career and major exploration. Support student career advising through hosting drop-in hours regularly. Tailor advising sessions to meet the unique professional development needs of each individual.
- Develop and deliver high quality and timely programs/events/workshops, including classroom presentations, geared to help Communications students with exploring majors/careers, networking and building connections with alumni, and conducting an effective internship or full-time job search. Seek student engagement opportunities to encourage career conversations and support for students.
- Assist in the creation of marketing content, maintaining online/web resources, and sharing event and employment opportunities with students, faculty, and staff.
- Work closely with School of Communications faculty and staff, SPDC career development staff and additional staff members across campus to support campus-wide career programming.
- Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon's foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.
