Assistant Director, Center for Career Development
Marymount University, Arlington, VA, United States
Position Title:
Assistant Director, Center for Career Development
Department:
Academic Affairs
Division:
CCDCE
Reports to (Title):
Executive Director
# Direct Reports:
2 or more graduate assistants and volunteers
Parameters:
☒ FT
Schedule/Hours:
40 hours/week
Primary Location:
☒ MC ☒ Ballston
Flex Work (Hybrid) Eligible:
☒ Yes
Remote Eligible (100% off campus):
☒ No
Classification:
Exempt
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $73,000
POSITION SUMMARY:
Marymount University seeks a self‑motivated and outgoing individual who can connect naturally and easily with its student body to serve as its Assistant Director (AD) of its Center for Career Development. And given the extensive interactions with employers he/she will have, this individual must also have an executive presence. The AD plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between students and potential employers and is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with a broad group of employers and creating opportunities for students to connect with organizations and professionals in their fields of interest. The AD will also be instrumental in organizing career fairs, workshops, and networking events, thereby enhancing the employability and career readiness of Marymount students. This position will be partially funded by a grant Marymount received from Deloitte to host an event for community college students, exposing them to a four‑year higher education institution, including campus life, helping them explore careers, and matching them with student mentors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Employer Relationship Management
Manage relationships with employers across various industries, scheduling their recruitment activities on campus, such as career fairs, table recruiting, information sessions, and more.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employers, addressing inquiries and facilitating their engagement with the University by directing them to appropriate departments, faculty, or student organizations.
Event Development and Management
Plan and execute a day‑long workshop for community college students.
Plan, organize, and execute career fairs, recruitment tabling, networking events, workshops, etc.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event outcomes.
Utilize feedback from events to enhance future employer engagement strategies.
Career Development Support
Assist in the preparation of students for career events, including resume reviews, interview preparation, and professional etiquette training.
Guide students on how to effectively network and connect with potential employers.
Maintain the CCDCE Canvas page, updating new resources, recorded workshops, and announcements of scheduled events.
Create new workshops, resources, guides, and appointment types relevant to student experiences and needs.
Develop resources to support experiential learning, career preparation, and job placement.
Data Management and Reporting
Contribute to a database of employer contacts for volunteer, internship, and full‑time recruiters.
Prepare summary reports on employer engagement activities, workshops, student attendance and development, and any relevant outcomes.
Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for student growth and development, educational opportunities, and enhanced employer‑student connections via events and workshops.
Manage data collection on Handshake, including events, workshops, resumes, appointments, staff members, student utilization, and career fairs.
Collaboration and Teamwork
Work closely with the Career Development team to align employer engagement strategies with the Center's overall goals.
Collaborate with academic departments to ensure alignment of employer engagement activities with academic objectives.
Work with campus offices such as Student Engagement, Marketing and Communications, Advancement, Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, and International Student Services to support campus initiatives and represent the CCDCE at campus events.
Collaborate with faculty to schedule CCDCE classroom visits, space bookings, and required appointments and workshops.
Office Representation
Serves as the office representative for state and local government organizations such as VTOP, VEDP, FCEDA, Chambers of Commerce, etc.
Represent the CCDCE at internal and external conferences, events, classroom visits, etc.
Office & Talent Management
Oversee the hiring and management of interns, student workers (including federal student workers), and graduate assistants in Workday.
Coordinate volunteers, including alumni, and contractors.
Manage office web presences, including the Marymount website, Handshake, Interstride, MUEngage, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner, and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Employees must understand the mission and demonstrate the core values of the University. Additionally, demonstrate the ability to work with diverse personalities, and a service‑oriented demeanor with students, fellow employees, and the public. Employees are expected to follow and abide by all University policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, education, or a related field.
Experience in project management
A social impact orientation
A student‑centered philosophy, with the capacity to understand and respond to the challenges and aspirations of a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students.
Proven experience working effectively in and fostering inclusivity within a diverse community, thereby promoting intellectual curiosity, service to others, and a global perspective. Upholding diversity and the holistic education of students, as affirmed in Marymount University’s mission statement, is a foundational value of the Center for Career Development.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree
Event planning and management experience
Grant management experience
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the campus community.
Proficiency in data management and reporting tools.
Microsoft Office 365 to include proficient skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint.
Enterprise Resource System experience/Workday proficiency preferred.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, alongside strong relationship‑building abilities.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to work after hours and/or weekends to support student events.
Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission. For more information, please visit: https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/
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Assistant Director, Center for Career Development
Department:
Academic Affairs
Division:
CCDCE
Reports to (Title):
Executive Director
# Direct Reports:
2 or more graduate assistants and volunteers
Parameters:
☒ FT
Schedule/Hours:
40 hours/week
Primary Location:
☒ MC ☒ Ballston
Flex Work (Hybrid) Eligible:
☒ Yes
Remote Eligible (100% off campus):
☒ No
Classification:
Exempt
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $73,000
POSITION SUMMARY:
Marymount University seeks a self‑motivated and outgoing individual who can connect naturally and easily with its student body to serve as its Assistant Director (AD) of its Center for Career Development. And given the extensive interactions with employers he/she will have, this individual must also have an executive presence. The AD plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between students and potential employers and is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with a broad group of employers and creating opportunities for students to connect with organizations and professionals in their fields of interest. The AD will also be instrumental in organizing career fairs, workshops, and networking events, thereby enhancing the employability and career readiness of Marymount students. This position will be partially funded by a grant Marymount received from Deloitte to host an event for community college students, exposing them to a four‑year higher education institution, including campus life, helping them explore careers, and matching them with student mentors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Employer Relationship Management
Manage relationships with employers across various industries, scheduling their recruitment activities on campus, such as career fairs, table recruiting, information sessions, and more.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employers, addressing inquiries and facilitating their engagement with the University by directing them to appropriate departments, faculty, or student organizations.
Event Development and Management
Plan and execute a day‑long workshop for community college students.
Plan, organize, and execute career fairs, recruitment tabling, networking events, workshops, etc.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event outcomes.
Utilize feedback from events to enhance future employer engagement strategies.
Career Development Support
Assist in the preparation of students for career events, including resume reviews, interview preparation, and professional etiquette training.
Guide students on how to effectively network and connect with potential employers.
Maintain the CCDCE Canvas page, updating new resources, recorded workshops, and announcements of scheduled events.
Create new workshops, resources, guides, and appointment types relevant to student experiences and needs.
Develop resources to support experiential learning, career preparation, and job placement.
Data Management and Reporting
Contribute to a database of employer contacts for volunteer, internship, and full‑time recruiters.
Prepare summary reports on employer engagement activities, workshops, student attendance and development, and any relevant outcomes.
Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for student growth and development, educational opportunities, and enhanced employer‑student connections via events and workshops.
Manage data collection on Handshake, including events, workshops, resumes, appointments, staff members, student utilization, and career fairs.
Collaboration and Teamwork
Work closely with the Career Development team to align employer engagement strategies with the Center's overall goals.
Collaborate with academic departments to ensure alignment of employer engagement activities with academic objectives.
Work with campus offices such as Student Engagement, Marketing and Communications, Advancement, Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, and International Student Services to support campus initiatives and represent the CCDCE at campus events.
Collaborate with faculty to schedule CCDCE classroom visits, space bookings, and required appointments and workshops.
Office Representation
Serves as the office representative for state and local government organizations such as VTOP, VEDP, FCEDA, Chambers of Commerce, etc.
Represent the CCDCE at internal and external conferences, events, classroom visits, etc.
Office & Talent Management
Oversee the hiring and management of interns, student workers (including federal student workers), and graduate assistants in Workday.
Coordinate volunteers, including alumni, and contractors.
Manage office web presences, including the Marymount website, Handshake, Interstride, MUEngage, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner, and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Employees must understand the mission and demonstrate the core values of the University. Additionally, demonstrate the ability to work with diverse personalities, and a service‑oriented demeanor with students, fellow employees, and the public. Employees are expected to follow and abide by all University policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, education, or a related field.
Experience in project management
A social impact orientation
A student‑centered philosophy, with the capacity to understand and respond to the challenges and aspirations of a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students.
Proven experience working effectively in and fostering inclusivity within a diverse community, thereby promoting intellectual curiosity, service to others, and a global perspective. Upholding diversity and the holistic education of students, as affirmed in Marymount University’s mission statement, is a foundational value of the Center for Career Development.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree
Event planning and management experience
Grant management experience
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the campus community.
Proficiency in data management and reporting tools.
Microsoft Office 365 to include proficient skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint.
Enterprise Resource System experience/Workday proficiency preferred.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, alongside strong relationship‑building abilities.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to work after hours and/or weekends to support student events.
Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission. For more information, please visit: https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/
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