Assistant Director, Dolan Career Development Center

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of the Dolan Career Development Center plays a key role in advancing student career readiness and employer engagement across the undergraduate and graduate business population. This position provides career coaching, instructs students, oversees signature programs, liaises with faculty, supervises student staff, and builds relationships with employers and alumni. The Assistant Director also leads programming and supports students’ university goals related to workforce development and equity in career outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Career Coaching & Instruction

• Provide individual and group career coaching for undergraduate and graduate students on topics such as resume and cover letter writing, job and internship search strategies, interviewing, networking, and LinkedIn.

• Instruct assigned sections of BUSN 1500: Career Readiness Seminar and oversee course scheduling, and assessment efforts.

• Collaborate on tailored support for Accounting and Undeclared business students, serving as a liaison to academic departments and student affinity groups.

2. Program Leadership & Employer Engagement

• Design, coordinate, and evaluate career programming such as career workshops, networking events, alumni panels, employer site visits, and mock interviews.

• Lead Bank of America-sponsored initiatives, including Money TALKS, Excel Workshop Series, and the Professional Development Series.

• Support operation of Professionals in Residence (PIR) mentors.

• Partner with employers and alumni to increase recruitment, hiring pipelines, and student exposure to professional networks.

3. Supervision & Team Coordination

• Recruit, train, and supervise career specialists (student staff) who support resume reviews and Dolan on Demand (drop-in hours).

• Provide mentorship and professional development for student workers and support onboarding efforts.

4. Data & Strategy

• Track and analyze student engagement across services such as:

  • Drop-in hours

  • Career Readiness Seminar completion and outcomes

  • Signature programs and employer events

• Use data to assess program impact, identify student needs, and inform continuous improvement and strategic planning.

• Contribute to grant reporting and presentations, including the Bank of America Workforce Development Grant.

5. Marketing & Outreach

• Promote career services and events via Constant Contact, Canva, Campus Labs, and LinkedIn.

• Create monthly newsletters to communicate and promote job, internship, and event opportunities.

6. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 1–2 years of experience in career services, higher education, student affairs, human resources, or a related field

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Experience working with diverse populations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Business, or a related field

• Teaching, public speaking, or training experience

• Experience using assessment and data tools to inform decision-making

Special Requirements

• Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Category:

Academic - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. 
 

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

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