Assistant Dean of Career Readiness

Albion College, a selective, private, liberal arts college, invites applications for the position of Assistant Dean of Career Readiness. The Assistant Dean supervises the Career Development Office and manages the Sleight Servant Leadership Program. The Assistant Dean will also promote collaboration and communication among College constituents engaged in Career Readiness initiatives. The Career Development Office is a comprehensive center offering a full spectrum of career development services and programming. The Sleight Servant Leadership Program provides leadership development and volunteer service opportunities to students. Job responsibilities include supervising career placement/recruitment services and internship program as well as providing oversight of the alumni/ae career connection. The Assistant Dean will also provide career advising and counseling, career assessments, and career development programming. Responsibilities also include providing innovative and collaborative leadership and management of a four-year developmental, servant leadership program. The successful candidate will have experience with and demonstrated knowledge of the career development concerns of traditional-aged college students, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, academic departments, and student groups. The position requires strong oral and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong planning, organizational, and marketing skills; knowledge of career development theory; knowledge of the career concerns of diverse students; knowledge of Web-based recruitment software. Salary is competitive and dependent on education and experience. Anticipated start date is no later than January 2010.
 

Minimum qualifications:  A master’s degree in student personnel or related field and seven years full-time experience in a college or university career development office (including director level responsibilities); previous supervisory experience; and demonstrated familiarity with the employment and recruitment processes are required. 

Prior experience with leadership or service, program development, community partnerships, and experiential education preferred.

Application Process:

Applicants must send a letter of interest, a resume, and the names and contact information for three references:

via e-mail to studentaffairs@albion.edu with "Assistant Dean of Career Readiness" in the subject line (preferred method)

       or

via traditional mail to Sally J. Walker, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Albion College, 611 East Porter, KC 4676; Albion, MI 49224.

Search Duration:

We will begin reviewing applications immediately and the search will remain open until the position is filled.