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An integral part of the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education, this position assists in providing career services to students, alumni and alumnae. The Associate Director provides career assistance to students and alumni through workshops, in-class presentations, and individual contact. This position also assists in the development and maintenance of career information resources for non-profit, art, architecture, education, law, government, education and policy fields.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the caseload of students interested in designated career communities.

• Implement effective career advising strategies for students with and without defined career goals in assigned career sectors regarding: career exploration, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and networking techniques, as well as initial strategies for internships/externships/volunteer roles, summer jobs, and full-time positions.

• Conduct mock interviews and provide feedback for students and alumni.

• Develop and maintain digital and print resources to support and advance students’ career development.

• Maintain a strong knowledge base of industry trends, hiring cycles and alum connections.

• Assist students with graduate school application processes (e.g. identifying programs, application process and interview prep).

• Provide outreach activities, including workshops and presentations in resident halls, classes and other campus locations, as well as with HWS clubs and organizations, academic departments, Greek organizations and other various campus populations.

• Assist with marketing efforts for capability building programming.

• Contribute the annual calendar of events for Career Services.

• Assist with department activities and projects, including speaker events and Career Treks.

• Contribute to monthly newsletters.

• Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends as programming requires.

• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER INFORMATION: This is a full-time, 12-month, 37.5 hours per week, benefits-eligible administrative position. Normal campus office hours of work are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the academic year and a possible shortened work week during the scheduled summer hours time period. This position description is not all-inclusive, as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Annual salary is $68,000.

Experience in a non-profit setting; master's degree in Counseling, Education or the equivalent preferred. One plus years of professional experience in career development and/or graduate or professional school advising, human resources or the equivalent. Must be a versatile team player who thrives on student interaction and excels in relationship-building. Must have an understanding and appreciation of liberal arts with special appreciation for post-graduate study options. Must also understand and appreciate growing role technology plays in the delivery of Career Services.

About HWS

A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.

Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.

The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.