Assistant Director (Business Career Coach)

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.

Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.

Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.

Seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our team as Assistant Director.  The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of business and/or finance fields and a proven track record in career services, with a focus on delivering high-quality career coaching to students and alumni.  Manage and oversee all aspects of the Business & Entrepreneurship Career Exploration Community (CEC) including, but not limited to: providing comprehensive career coaching to students and alumni, supervising student leaders, connecting students with alumni Career Advocates, and developing career- and industry-specific programming for students and alumni.   

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide comprehensive career coaching to undergraduate students in the Business & Entrepreneurship CEC.
• Assist students and alumni in exploring possible careers and career decision-making.
• Provide direct support for internship, job, and graduate/professional school searches and applications, including resume development, networking, and mock interviewing.
• Serve as a pre-professional advisor for all pre-MBA students, working alongside the faculty pre-MBA advisor; guiding students through the process of locating and applying to graduate/professional schools.
• Build relationships with and serve as a liaison to designated faculty, developing strategies for communication and collaborative programming for students, including an annual Welcome to the Major event.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of the Business & Entrepreneurship CEC including, but not limited to:

o   Recruiting and managing the student leaders; overseeing a student-led communications platform.

o   Developing and facilitating career and professional programming to accelerate students’ preparedness for their chosen career fields.

o   Building and managing relationships with alumni Career Advocates to help students explore career fields and prepare for and connect with internships, post-graduate jobs, and graduate/professional school.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and educate students, faculty and staff on industry trends, qualities/skills employers seek in candidates, and the hiring process.
• Document coaching sessions in Handshake.
• Manage a portfolio of students, ensuring and tracking regular student outreach, engagement, and development.
• Work closely with the Centre Finance Club to engage students with the CCPD.
• Connect students with alumni Career Advocates for mentorship, career advice, and internship/job/graduate school assistance.
• Lead in-class presentations on career readiness topics as needed.
• Attend all Business & Entrepreneurship CEC events across campus.
• Represent the CCPD and/or Centre College at events for prospective students, parents, alumni, and employers.
• Support and attend CCPD events as required.
• Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to a diverse academic community, fostering an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff from a variety of social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

 Marginal Job Functions:

• Serve on college-wide committees as assigned.
• Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, career development, counseling, psychology, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in career services, counseling, student success, higher education, or a related industry.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong empathy and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments and strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with career management platforms (e.g. Handshake), Windows office environment, and social media platforms. 
• Valid driver's license is required. 

Physical Requirements

• Limited pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Lifting would not exceed 20 lbs.
• Mobility on campus is necessary. 

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick Time
Holiday Shutdown Period
Staff Education and Development
Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children 
Gym Access
Pet Insurance
Free Library Access
Campus Bookstore Discounts
Discounted Norton Center Subscription Packages

* Please do not use a cell phone to apply*. Centre College uses Interfolio as their Applicant Tracking Software to review all applications for employment.  From the Apply button on the Centre Employment Page, you will be linked to create an Interfolio Account.  You will then set up a Dossier Account following the software instructions.  For the I am Question, select Other for Staff Openings.  Agree to Terms of usage and then Create your Profile.  Once your account is set up, you will select your opportunity from your Home Page, Complete Application Questions, Upload Cover Letter, CV/Resume/ and References.  Once the application and uploads are complete you will Submit your application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you need any assistance with the application process, please contact Interfolio Support at 1-877-997-8807 or [email protected].