"Alerted.org

Assistant Director of Career Services

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Career Services.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Provost and Sr VP for Academic Affairs

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 43,000.00 - 47,000.00

Pay Grade

E08

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a resume, letter of interest, and list of three references.

Job Summary

Manages and monitors databases for job postings, employer registrations and on campus recruiting activities. Assist students on job seeking strategies. Communicate with the university community promoting career opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Manages and monitors all aspects of employment services database including posting of job descriptions, new employer profiles, on-campus interview schedules, and serves as liaison to service provider.

+ Directs the orchestration of career fair(s) and teacher job fair(s) as well as other special events

+ Assists students with questions concerning office services, resumes, cover letters, interview strategies, and job seeking techniques.

+ Collects and assimilates statistics of recruiting activities and prepares the statistical reports and annual report.

+ Carries out supervisory responsibilities in a timely, fair, and objective manner to include supervision of full-time staff and student workers.

+ Communicates with students, faculty and staff post postings, on-campus recruiting schedules, and special events related to career opportunities.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

+ Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

+ Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in higher education, student personnel, counseling, psychology or related field. Experience working in higher education environment or corporate recruiting office.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.