Job Details
Kean University
Associate Director of Career Development and Education, Office of Career Services
External Applicant Instructions
Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.
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In the “My Experience” section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.
Office of Career Services
Associate Director of Career Development and Education
Reporting to the Director of Career Services, the Associate Director of Career Development and Education assists with overall department management and the development of policies, assessment and quality assurance. The Associate Director directly oversees events, the department’s webpage, branding, communications and educational initiatives and is responsible for assessing efficiency and impact of department initiatives. The Associate Director develops and increases student internship enrollment and postgraduation hiring outcomes for Kean University students; works with academic units to embed career and internship opportunities into courses and academic programs that lead to postgraduation employment outcomes; acts on behalf of the director in their absence; and does related work as required. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of relevant professional experience is required. A Master's degree and supervisory experience is preferred. Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to speak in public; and a commitment to advancing students' holistic development, particularly as it relates to career issues and experiences.
Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.
Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.