Director of Career and Academic Advising

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Department: 120101 – College of Design

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
Career Advising and Opportunity Development:

• Coordinates a career expo and/or other recruiting/career-related events (Fall Practitioners Convocation, Spring Interview Days, Classroom Presentations)
• Coordinate internship opportunities
• Serve as a liaison between employers and students regarding job opportunities
• Directs operational and strategic aspects of the Career services program. Creating guidelines, protocols, and programs as the unit expert.
• Provide individual career counseling and coaching to College of Design students
• Provide employment readiness programs (resume writing, interview skills, portfolio development, etc.)
• Maintain and update the career resources website
• Facilitate student career planning workshops (DesignLife Career series)
• Conduct advising sessions for new faculty and students
• Maintain an internal dashboard of career services activities
• Generate annual reports for the university (e.g. documenting internships, externships, and out-of-state instruction)

Academic Advising Support:

• Coordinate advising activities and with faculty academic advisors to implement various activities
• Serve as liaison to NC State Undergraduate Career Advising Center
• Review and monitor curriculum and catalog information to ensure accuracy
• Collaborate with academic unit heads in monitoring ADA (Academic Degree Audits)
• Assess effectiveness through surveys and/or chat sessions with students and employers
• Serve on College and University Committees that pertain to Undergraduate Advising
• Train and supervise Graduate Intern

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Engages in college events and programs (New Student Orientation, graduate programs, ceremonies, etc.) to develop relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience/Education:
Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills: oral, written, and presentation
• Strong interpersonal, counseling, and customer service skills
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with campus and community partners.
• Ability to effectively juggle large student loads and multiple responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing demands and priorities
• Computer proficiency, including MS Office and Google Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, Counseling/School Counseling, or another related field and must have at least two years of higher education career/academic advising and/or counseling experience.
• Relevant experience in a college or university setting.
• Prefer knowledge of NC State University or advising practices in a comparable accredited Design college/school.
• Knowledge of career advising practices.
• Experience creating professional development opportunities

Required license or certification:
N/A

Position Number: 00100701

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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