Director of Career Services and Student Services

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

OVERVIEW: The core mission of Southeastern College is to provide targeted educational services that meet community needs. The Student Services Department aids Southeastern College students in reaching their career goals by preparing students for their transition into the professional world. The Director of Student Services creates and fosters a sense of importance for the development of career skills necessary for students to achieve success in both the job search process and in their careers. To meet this end, the Director of Student Services must work to build and maintain relationships with employers and community leaders to enhance the opportunities for Southeastern College graduates. BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION: The Director of Student Services is responsible for the delivery of career development programs and services designed to facilitate the successful placement of students into career positions. This is accomplished through:·         Creating and scheduling professional development workshops·         Coordinating and facilitating events, meetings, and student activities·         Conducting surveys of students, graduates, and employers Direct Reports·         Assistant Director of Student Services          Student Services Coordinator  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Oversee the Creation and Distribution of Student Information: Oversee the Creation and Distribution of Student Information:The Director of Student Services is responsible for the creation and distribution of all departmental documents to campus organizations and other departments, as well as for the issuing of ID cards and insurance to students. To accomplish this, the Director of Student Services must:·         Manage the development of departmental monthly calendars containing the schedules of meetings, upcoming events, student                          activities, and guest speakers·         Oversee the creation of semester newsletters which share important information and showcase programs·         Provide each student with a valid ID card upon entry to the school·         Issue student accidental insurance while on clinical/externship/fieldwork·         Create and maintain job boards on campus·         Routinely take picture of campus events and students in the classroom·         Escort students to appropriate staff offices as needed  Partner with Local Employers: The Director of Student Services is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with local employers. To accomplish this, the Director must:·         Assist with local bi-annual Advisory Board meetings as needed·         Hold membership in a minimum of two professional associations·         Attend professional association meetings to network for students and graduates·         Partner with employers for resume referrals·         Conduct weekly off-campus employer visits·         Host employers on campus for recruiting events·         Compile job leads and internship leads by program to show current demand in the market·         Compile and maintain placement statistics by program·         Gather student and graduate success stories by program·         Gather graduate and employer testimonials Create and Schedule Professional Development Workshops:  The Director of Student Services is responsible for scheduling professional development workshops and events to further the learning and development of Southeastern College students. To accomplish this, the Director of Student Services must:·         Teach students skills in resume writing, job search strategies, and interviewing techniques·         Present and schedule development workshops in the areas of financial management, interviewing, leadership, professionalism;                        resume writing, time management, study skills…·         Communicate with department leaders about the distribution and implementation of these programs within their curriculum·         Ensure the workshop information is transmitted properly to the studentsCoordinate and Facilitate Events, Meetings, and Student Activities: The Director of Student Services is responsible for coordinating and overseeing team and organizational meetings, departmental events, and student activities in order to provide a fruitful and resourceful network for students. To accomplish this, the Director of Student Services must:

• ·         Coordinate and facilitate commencement ceremonies annually
  ·         Coordinate and facilitate monthly new student orientations
  ·         Coordinate and facilitate job fairs annually
  ·         Coordinate and facilitate cross functional team meetings monthly
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