Director of Career Development Job at South Dakota Board of Regents
South Dakota Board of Regents Brookings, SD
$80,000 a year
Working Title
Director of Career Development
Posting Number
NFE01917P
Department
SDSU-Student Union & Activities
Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings
Posting Text
Director of Career Development
Office of Career Development
South Dakota State University
The Office of Career Development at South Dakota State University (SDSU) is offering an exciting career opportunity as the Director of Career Development. We are seeking an action-oriented professional to lead and oversee a comprehensive career development program and foster the operationalization of an employer outreach and engagement strategy to expand recruiting relationships with the University. As the Office of Career Development seeks to grow, engage, and cultivate a career-everywhere culture, the Director will lead strategic initiatives and ensure the delivery of outstanding career development programs, services and communication.
The successful candidate must be a people-centered leader who demonstrates a commitment to customer service and excellence in career services. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible, non-faculty exempt position that reports to the Senior Director of Student Union & Activities. The Office of Career Development is part of the Division of Student Affairs.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Communicate, develop and uphold best practices, policies, and procedures related to student recruitment in alignment with the code of ethics of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), as well as federal and state legislation.
- Supervise staff and direct the work of the Office of Career Development in areas of career coaching, program development and employer outreach/engagement.
- Lead the Office of Career Development team and University partners (when appropriate) to manage career fairs (in-person or virtual) and additional events, including day-of-event execution.
- Facilitate productive relationships between and the University community and the career development office, including but not limited to students, faculty/staff, Alumni Association, and SDSU Foundation.
- Conceptualize, plan, implement, promote, and evaluate a portfolio of innovative event initiatives to address career needs and to connect employers with students and faculty/staff.
- Coordinate on-campus recruitment efforts to address needs and resources, employer and student accessibility, and policy/procedure formulation.
- Oversee the administration of career management and recruiting platforms (e.g., Handshake, FOUCS 2).
- Supervise team of professionals to carry out the work of office.
- Attend events, visit employer sites, and host organizations on campus for employer development and cultivation purposes.
- Provide individual and group support and programming to educate students on strategies for internship and job searches, evaluation of job offers, and negotiation of salary offers.
- Actively participate in and contribute to student success initiatives and events as identified by departmental and University leadership.
- Effectively manage fiscal resources and align budget based on strategic priorities.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
:
- Master’s degree in Business, Counseling, Communications, Education, Human Resource Management or related field completed by date of application.
- More than 5 years of experience working in career counseling, career services, employer relations, recruitment, human resources, workforce development, or business marketing/sales, or related field.
- People-centered professional who demonstrates a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to all stakeholders.
- Experience supervising and training staff.
- Evidence of working knowledge of contemporary recruitment practices, job search strategies, workforce trends, and employer engagement.
- Proven ability to prioritize and organize multiple time-sensitive projects and tasks through a strategic lens.
- Professional demeanor and ability to maintain composure in a deadline-filled environment that requires flexibility to meet needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to conceptualize, coordinate, and implement innovative career-related programs and events that can be delivered in person or in a virtual format to diverse constituents.
- Effective written communication and presentation skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS
:
- Experience in University career services and/or employer recruitment management.
- Experience with career management and recruiting software technology (e.g., Handshake, FOUCS 2 Career).
- Strength in marketing and communications.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in developing and stewarding relationships and partnerships with a variety of constituents.
- Advanced experience in budget development and management.
- Experience in report writing demonstrating program outcomes.
BENEFITS :
South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.
APPLICATION
PROCESS
:
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.
South Dakota State University is a tobacco-free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
Posting Date
03/13/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
04/03/2023
Advertised Salary
Low to Mid $80K dependent on qualifications.
Duration of the Term
12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Regular business hours, program/event schedules in evening hours and weekends.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Faculty Status
No
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
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This position requires
Valid Drivers License
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
UNIVERSITY
AND
THE
BROOKINGS
COMMUNITY
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South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.
South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation, and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.
As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of South Dakota State University is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.
Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.
Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.
The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school, and a high school.
The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center, and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing
HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128
.
Contact Information
For questions on the position, contact Adam Karnopp at 605-688-4960 or
Adam.Karnopp@sdstae.edu.
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