Assistant Director of Career Services - Graduate and Engineering Programs

About the role

Ashesi University's Career Services supports students and alumni in connecting their education and experiences to the world of work, offering career guidance, coaching, skills development, experiential learning and access to employers. The Assistant Director of Career Services applies career, professional and industry-specific knowledge to serve Engineering and Graduate students and alumni, developing and delivering career programs, workshops and resources, and building internal and external relationships that lead to internships and permanent placements.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual and group career counseling and advising for Graduate and Engineering students, covering employment, start-ups, profit and non-profit options, civic engagement and graduate opportunities.
• Develop, coordinate and run workshops and seminars on career planning, major choice, internship and graduate school preparation, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, networking and professional preparedness.
• Advise faculty and college administrators on improving experiential learning and career development, and build relationships with academic departments, student organizations and other units.
• Create tailored communications and written materials for Engineering and Graduate students, including website and social media content, email and publicity.
• Collect program impact and placement data, and assist in planning career fairs, workshops, site visits and employer forums.
• Build an employer relationship program that promotes internships, job shadowing and full-time opportunities, and research hiring trends to inform faculty and administration.

Required profile

• Master's degree in a field such as psychology, career development, student counseling, education, business administration, employer-college relations or human resources.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role or in a role using the required skills.
• Strong career counseling skills, program coordination and leadership, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, mature and confidential, with ethical behaviour as a priority.

Required skills

• Data analysis and strategy development.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Creating presentations and leading or participating in internal and external meetings.
• Administrative and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Advantages: engineering industry experience, experience with graduate students, and certification in the Strong Interest Inventory or MBTI.

What we offer

• Compensation regularly reviewed against industry benchmarks.
• Health insurance, retirement benefits and paid leave.
• Continuous learning, development and research opportunities.

Applications are screened until the position is filled; only shortlisted candidates are invited to interview and may be asked to give a seminar, research talk, teaching simulation or practical assessment.