Hampden-Sydney College · 5 hours ago
Assistant Director for Programming and Partnerships
Hampden-Sydney College - Hampden Sydney, VA 23943
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHampden-Sydney College is accepting applications for the Assistant Director for Programming and Partnerships. This role is responsible for developing and managing career exploration and professional development initiatives while working collaboratively with the Career Center team, faculty, and external partners to prepare students for success after college.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Ideates, develops, and manages holistic career and professional development programs, engaging the College’s alumni and recruiters where feasible
Assists the Director in implementation a comprehensive program strategy that provides students and alumni access to timely career resources
Leads the creation of an online self-service resource for career and professional preparation, ensuring it is relevant and accessible to students and alumni
Creates and publishes marketing materials for student programs on social media on a weekly basis
Ensures programs are well-promoted and reach the intended audience
Advises students and alumni on career-related decision-making, including the use of career assessments, exploration of experiential opportunities, and strategies for job and internship searches
Provides guidance on resume and cover letter writing, recruiting preparation, and graduate/professional school applications
Builds and maintains relationships with faculty, staff, and student groups
Co-sponsors and, when appropriate, co-delivers initiatives and programs that enhance career and professional development opportunities
Stays informed about trends and developments in the workforce, ensuring that programs remain aligned with the evolving needs of students and the professional world
Represents the College in regional and national career associations, participating in relevant initiatives and maintaining professional connections
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of relevant experience required
Energetic self-starter who enjoys coaching, motivating, and working closely with college students
Proven program planning and execution skills with well-developed attention to details
Excellent writing, public speaking, networking, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build rapport with students, communicate effectively with campus constituencies, leverage relationships with alumni, parents, faculty, and staff
Comfortable using technology-based search and networking tools such as Handshake and LinkedIn
Marketing-minded, with a working knowledge of social media platforms as tools for outreach and engagement
Creative, visionary, and entrepreneurial, with a sense of humor and an innovative spirit
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces change, ambiguity, and new challenges
Ability to collaborate well with others as primary means to achieve results
Empathetic and student-centered, with a strong commitment to inclusion and belonging
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney College is a school in Hampden Sydney.
201-500 employees
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