Director of Career Services bei Saint Elizabeth University

Director of Career Services

Conveniently located in Morris County with easy access to Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, 24, and the Convent Station train station, Saint Elizabeth University which was established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth resides on 150 acres of picturesque rolling hills and lush woodlands. The University offers a quality education in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. 

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1899, Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) is a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention.

SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental and physical health.

Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.

Oversees all aspects of career services, including individual student and alumni appointments, on and off campus activities and workshops, online job posting site, and marketing of program through print and electronic means. Teaches two career courses. Oversees the University’s student employment program, internships and any Study Abroad Opportunities. Supervises student employment positions for the office when funds are available. Provides all services in alignment with the mission of Saint Elizabeth University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual appointments regarding academic major and career exploration, Job search techniques, internship and graduate program research, networking, resume and cover letter preparation, usage of social media, interview skills, and career fair preparation.
• Administer and interpret FOCUS 2, MBTI, and Handshake.
• Teaching of career courses, development and delivery of customized in-class workshops, develops and presents collaboration- other campus workshops focused on career-related topics, plans and executes off-campus career development workshops.
• Daily management of electronic and print marketing job posting site maintenance, including communication with employer partners
• Oversees and manages the Campus Career Closet 
• Monitor student employment funds, develop and deliver supervisor training workshops, answer queries, and initiate communications, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures. Prepare the federal work study and general student employment annual report.
• Advisor to undeclared majors – second-semester sophomores.
• Liaisons with academic internship coordinators to provide communication flow between for-credit and no-credit internship opportunities for students
• Prepare and administer the office’s annual plan, annual report, including budgets, includes tracking of office service usage, workshop attendance, employer connections, job postings, etc. 
• Assist with student life events such as orientation, open house, Women’s College Christmas Party, Late Night Breakfast, Commencement, and Student Appreciation Ceremony 
• Collaborate with the Alumni Office and Institutional Research to develop and receive results of graduating student survey.
• Serve on task forces and committees as requested.
• Leads the coordination of volunteer programs and community service initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; A Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Services or related field, and professional experience in career services and/or human resources preferred.
• MBTI certified a plus 
• Experience in managing student employment programs preferred.
• The Director should possess the ability to conduct needs assessment and satisfaction measures as well as an understanding of career decision making
• Skilled in marketing a client service and understanding of student and adult development theories.
• Skilled in setting learning objectives and designing curricula and learning resources for specific content areas.
• Understanding of varying pedagogic strategies and knowledge of the value of experimental learning.
• Strong abilities in resume and cover letter writing, application assistance for jobs and graduate schools, job search processes.
• Proficient in the use of and teaching social media for career development and success; knowledge of information technology for employer and client usage to investigate on and off-campus jobs; internships, service learning and volunteer opportunities. 
• Capabilities of imitating and maintaining employer and alumni relations.
• Understanding of student employment rules and regulations, particularly those pertaining to the use of federal work study funds.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000

Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package. 

Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include: 

• Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan 
• Dental and Vision Plan 
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts 
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match 
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance at No Cost
• Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse and Dependents
• Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identify-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities 
• 14 Paid Holidays, as well as the Week after Christmas Off with Pay
• Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months 
• Birthday as a Paid Day Off
• Generous Vacation Policy
• New Jersey Earned Sick Leave 
• Employee Discount Program

How to Apply

• Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, proof of certifications and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.
• Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. 
• Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 
• Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.

EEO/AA Statement:

Saint Elizabeth University aspires to create a community based on the collaboration, innovation, creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspective, backgrounds and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all individuals feel and experience an environment where they are welcome, safe, secure, and heard. As such All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Any information provided will be used only in the compliance of data for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment and/or terms or conditions of employment.