Assistant Director for Placement and Career Services at InsideHigherEd

Assistant Director for Placement and Career Services

Regular

SA65924

full-time 40 hours weekly

Exempt

$68,640 - $70,000

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

The Assistant Director for Career Services leads the placement efforts for accounting, finance, and management science students at both the graduate and undergraduate level. This position manages relationships with employers, coaches’ students, and takes responsibility for placement outcomes of MS in Finance, Accounting, and Business Analytics students. The Assistant Director coaches’ students and provides resources on all aspects of career preparation including resume writing, interviewing, and negotiations. This role also assists in the organization and marketing of career-related events. The Assistant Director works with the Accounting Society, the Hoag Center, and industry interest groups. This position requires availability on some evenings and weekends. This position is responsible for maximizing the percentage of students with jobs at graduation and median salaries.

Placement

• Maximize the percentage of accounting, finance, and management science students with jobs at graduation.
• Maximize median salaries for these students.
• Provide individual career coaching to students regarding career planning, self-assessment, resume writing, interviewing, and social media presence.
• Manage internship programs in related fields.

• Manage relationships with employers.
• Represent Argyros College at relevant industry events.
• Manage relations with accounting, management science, and finance alumni.
• Serve as liaison for the Accounting Society.

• Plan and organize career related events, including industry panels, “meet the firms”, career retreats, UG Admissions events, etc.
• Develop a network of mentors for students.

• Ability to represent Argyros College effectively with industry partners and alumni.
• Strong desire to transform students’ lives by launching and accelerating career opportunities.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

• Business Degree from an AACSB Accredited College.
• Experience in career services at a business school, corporation, or placement firm.
• Ability to identify current market trends.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.