Assistant/Associate Director of Career Services for Study USA and International Students

Elon University Elon, NC Full-time Education

Posted on April 4, 2024

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Assistant/Associate Director of Career Services for Study USA and International Students

Location: Elon University Campus, North Carolina, 27244

Title: Assistant/Associate Director of Career Services for Study USA and International Students

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Strategic Initiatives

Department: Student Professional Development Center/Career Services

Position Summary

The Student Professional Development Center reports through the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships to the President's Office.

The Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) is Elon University's career services office. The SPDC supports the professional development of all undergraduate and graduate students, except for Elon Law. Elon Law has a dedicated team of career advisors located on the Elon Law campus in Greensboro. The SPDC also provides professional development assistance to alumni for a lifetime.

The SPDC works under a hub and spoke model with operations centralized out of the main
office in the Moseley Student Center. Each “spoke” is led by a Senior Associate Director. THe SPDC has satellite offices in the Love School of Business's Koury Business Center and in the School of Communications' McEwen Building. It's critical for these satellite offices to be embedded in our two largest professional schools. Although staff can work with all students, the staff in each satellite office have expert insight into the industries and fields of their perspective schools.

How you will Achieve More with the Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) at Elon
University:

We are excited to welcome a new member to the SPDC team in a role dedicated to the growth and strategic development of Study USA internship support and professional development support for graduate international students. This position acts as the liaison between the SPDC and the Global Education Center (GEC), working closely with staff in both departments to assure that quality services are rendered. The Assistant/ Associate Director of Career Services for Study USA and International Students will support students pursuing required Study USA internships at National Campuses. Working closely with partners in the GEC and National Campuses, this staff member will be the primary Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) point of contact for Elon in NYC, LA, Washington DC, Charlotte, and any future National Campuses.

Additionally, aligned with the GEC, this position will offer 1:1 professional development and programming support for the unique needs of graduate international students pursuing internship and full-time opportunities.

Benefits of Working at Elon

Elon University is a mid-sized private university of approximately 6,300 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students, located in the heart of North Carolina. Elon has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered liberal arts university that values strong
relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. The university is known for academic excellence across the curriculum, and for experiential learning programs in study abroad, undergraduate research, leadership, interfaith dialogue, civic engagement, and community service. Elon is the only university in the nation recognized by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success."

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Completed bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree in higher education, counseling, human resources or related field is preferred. Experience in career advising, coaching, and/or mentoring in a college/university setting. Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, with a commitment to valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's degree in higher education, counseling, human resources or related field preferred. 2-5 years of career advising, coaching, and/or mentoring in a college/university setting. Familiarity with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships among a diverse range of constituents including; students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and employers.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Job Duties

In support of Study USA programming and National Campuses this position will:
- Track and regularly meet with students who have applied for Study USA programs, assuring that students have updated internship application materials and are actively applying for internships in their respective locations.
- Assist in creating and setting internship search progress deadlines to help students secure internships in a timely manner.
- Reach out to students who are in the applications process for Study USA programs, provide 1:1 meetings, coffee chats, and other engagement opportunities for students.
- Design and maintain internship focused pre-departure documents, presentations, processes, and information under the consultancy of internship directors.
- In coordination with the Global Education Center, present to Study USA applicants as a part of the pre-departure process, educating on internship and internship registration requirements.
- Create and maintain a Study USA internship database for National Campus location.
- Attend recruiting and outreach events with National Campus and Study USA staff.
- Regularly visit National Campus locations, collaborate with on-site staff to plan professional development and internship search support programs that align with the National Campus enrichment calendar.
- As needed, collaborate with National Campuses on-site staff to provide professional development programming support for post-graduate Bridges programs.
- As needed, work with the Corporate and Employer Relations team to build, maintain, and discover new internship opportunities to support the growth of National Campuses and Study USA programs.
- Act as an SPDC liaison to the Global Education Center and National Campuses
In support of professional development for graduate international students:
- Work with the Director of International Student Services and the International Student Services Coordinator to create professional development programming for international graduate students
- Grow SPDC expertise in Interstride, and become the office expert on the software
- Explore acting as a School Official within the SPDC for graduate international students
- Offer 1:1 career advising to graduate international students
- Partner with International Student Services to gain an understanding of visa types and work visa options for graduate international students
- Collaborate across schools to create consistencies with graduate international student programming and career advising
- Partner with the Corporate and Employer Relations team to become the curator of a database of international student friendly organization partners

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a cover letter outlining interest in and qualifications for the position in addition to your resume for this position.

The candidate will be selected based on education, credentials, and experience to determine Assistant/Associate title.

To Apply: To apply, visit: https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/assistant-associate-director-of-career-services-for-study-usa-and-international-students-elon-university-campus-north-carolina-united-states.

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