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DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES

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DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES

Salary

$43,000.00 Annually

Location

Natchitoches, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

999482

Department

Northwestern State University

Opening Date

05/28/2025

+ Description

+ Benefits

About this Job

Northwestern State University seeks to fill the position of Director of Career Services. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately.

To apply: Send resume, letter of application explaining interest and qualifications for the position, college transcripts, and a list of three professional references with complete contact information [email protected].

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULLDISCLOSURE)

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email [email protected] .

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email [email protected] . For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email [email protected] . For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email [email protected] .

*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to

[email protected] .

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master's degree in higher education administration, business administration or related filed is required

+ Experience in career services is preferred

Job Duties and Other Information

Administrative Responsibilities:

+ Collaborate with Academic Departments, Alumni Affairs and Employers to identify and develop employment and internship opportunities

+ Maintain all student records, process documents, and make requests for transcripts

+ Serve as an Instructor for University Experience 1000

+ Assist students with problems related to hiring and maintain compliance with office policies, university policies, and federal regulations for hiring practices

+ Assist students in the development of professional credential packets including resumes produced on the computer and web-based programs, review all credentials of students participating in on-campus interviews to determine that the qualifications of the student match those requested by the employer

+ Assess strengths and weaknesses of students in the job search process and train students in proper job search skills and assist students individually to prepare for interviews by researching in the career library and learning appropriate job search skills

+ Operate micro-computer software system to create, establish and maintain an electronic filing system or identifying, recording, classifying, storing data, extracting, and merging student placement information and a company database.

+ Maintain professional licensure, certification, and membership in appropriate professional organizations

+ Serve on University committees when requested

+ Train and assign tasks to graduate assistants in career development activities and conduct periodic assessment of skills development and assist in the supervision of student workers in day­-to-day office tasks

Programs and Services:

+ Develop, coordinate, and implement on-campus recruiting activities including Teacher Job Fair and Car er/Graduate Day, Summer Job Fair and Spring Career Fair and other placement activities

+ Provide career services to students

+ Conduct seminars and presentations on career development topics

+ Plan, coordinate and evaluate on-campus recruiting programs

+ Work closely with the graduate assistants to market on-campus interviews and to notify campus community about programs and job vacancies

+ Engage in other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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