Assistant Director, Career Counselor

JOB OPENING ID

• 159312

WORKING TITLE

• Assistant Director, Career Counselor

JOB TITLE

• Career Development Asst Dir

WORK LOCATION

• Ann Arbor Campus
  Ann Arbor, MI

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Provides specialized individual and group career counseling in an effort to assist students-athletes in developing the competencies required to become informed about the choice of a major, career options, and opportunities related to their personal and professional objectives, and to make informed decisions concerning career goals. Selects, administers, and interprets career assessments. Shows initiative, enthusiasm, and dedication to helping student-athletes reach their career goals. 

Responsibilities*

Counseling (80%)

• Provide career development and job search counseling to University of Michigan student-athletes in both individual and group settings, decided and undecided students.
• Serve as a liaison for the MACC office, providing career counseling and outreach to current student-athletes.
• Conduct regular outreach efforts including workshops and presentations to current student-athletes.
• Educate student-athletes on all employment and internship opportunities relating to their major, year and interests.
• Provide career assessment and interpretation to undecided students through assessments offered in Handshake, Focus2, Strengths Quest, and MBTI.
• Deliver career coaching services through a range of approaches, including individual, drop-in, and group appointments, workshops and other programs.

Outreach and Collaboration (20%)

• Develop strong relationships with the internal athletic department programs including Academic Success Program, Compliance, Development, Leadership Development, Coaches and Sport Administrators.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with University career service programs within all schools and colleges.
• Develop a general knowledge and understanding of the related professions represented by UM programs in all Colleges and Schools and maintain familiarity with the education, training and career opportunities and expectations of each.
• Work closely with other staff members in the planning and coordination of career outreach and programs such as job fairs, career programs, and employer panels.
• Maintain ongoing professional development via involvement with relevant professional associations such as NACE, N4A and University Career Services Network.
• Participate in recruiting presentations as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Counseling, Social work or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in career counseling, coaching and advising college students (undergraduate and/or graduate) in one-on-one and small group setting.
• Experience in resume writing, cover letters and developing personal statements.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to a diverse group of coaches, staff, administrators and student-athletes.
• Proficient in interviewing skills and the ability to guide student-athletes through the interview process.
• Ability to effectively present information to large groups.
• Strong organizational skills  and ability to accomplish multiple tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Familiar and experience with CRM career platforms (Handshake, Simplicity).
• Experience with social media (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook).
• Demonstrate an appreciation of, and a sensitivity to, cultural differences.
• Willingness to work evening and weekend hours, as needed.

Desired Qualifications*

• Master’s degree in student affairs, counseling, social work or related field including broad-based study and research in student development and career counseling.
• Knowledge of NCAA, Big Ten  and University rules and regulations.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.