Assistant Director of Career Coaching and Education – Humanities and Sciences

🔍 Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Student Services

📅   : Nov 20, 2024 Post Date

📅   : 105269 Requisition #

JOB PURPOSE:

Stanford Career Education (CareerEd) is a department within Inclusion, Community, and Integrative Learning (ICIL). ICIL includes a broad portfolio of responsibilities that support an institutional focus on equity, inclusion and belonging, student learning outside the classroom, and preparation for meaningful careers and leadership in a complex world. CareerEd aligns its efforts with the Division of Student Affairs and actively supports the priorities outlined in Our Most Important Work.

Stanford Career Education invites inquiries and applications for the position of Assistant Director of Career Coaching and Education – Humanities and Sciences (& Education), at 62% FTE. Through individual and group career coaching, departmental relationship building, and career-focused resource creation, the Assistant Director of Career Coaching and Education assists students in identifying and pursuing professional pathways as they progress along their developmental journey.

As a member of the Humanities and Sciences (& Education) career coaching team, the Assistant Director will play a key role in supporting undergraduate and master’s students and recent alumni as they identify and pursue careers of meaning, purpose, and impact. Their contributions will further the ability of Stanford Career Education to connect students and recent alumni to career-focused information, impactful advisors and mentors, and experiential learning opportunities.

Within Stanford Career Education, Career Coaching and Education (CCE) is a team of career coaches and educators who engage purposefully to provide students and recent alumni with wide-ranging support and opportunities that allow them to advance their careers. CCE works to engage students and recent alumni in their path towards work that is meaningful and has purpose.

For full consideration, please submit your application by Sunday, January 05 , 2025

CORE DUTIES:

Career Coaching

Provide both in-person and virtual career coaching and education to undergraduate and master’s students and recent alumni in the School of Humanities and Sciences, as well as master’s students in the Graduate School of Education; provide career coaching to students of all levels and programs to support the needs of the office
Coach students and alumni on career education topics, including but not limited to career exploration, networking and informational interviewing, job/internship search process, navigating uncertainty and transitions, assessments, job/internship search documents (e.g., resumes, CVs, cover letters), interviewing, and negotiating offers
Integrate student development models, coaching models, and career and identity development theories into coaching students and recent alumni
Utilize relevant career development resources, tools, and assessments as part of individual or group career coaching interactions, for additional support of student
Integrate an approach to student engagement rooted in career coaching that cultivates the self-efficacy of H&S students and alumni to engage with their career development
Incorporate knowledge and understanding of intersecting personal, professional, and social identities within the context of career exploration and preparation, into career coaching interactions
Effectively interface with and support H&S students and alumni from a range of backgrounds, including but not limited to international students, first-generation/low-income students, students for whom English is not their first language, and more
Actively engage in research and learning to strengthen understanding of industry trends and career-related issues facing H&S students and alumni
Pursue professional development to strengthen use of core theories and practices regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the context of student and recent alumni career development
Interpret and implement CareerEd and Stanford University policies as they relate to career education and coaching

Program and Resource Development and Delivery

Develop and deliver a range of inclusive workshops, programs, events, and classes of varying scales that address the career needs of H&S students, both individually and in collaboration with CareerEd staff
Collaborate with CareerEd staff to develop and facilitate in-person and virtual programming for Stanford undergraduates, master’s students, and alumni, in addition to H&S students
Contribute to existing and/or develop and lead major, highly-visible career development programs and events for H&S students
Create relevant and accessible resources (e.g., presentations, videos, webinars, static and interactive learning materials) to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of H&S students, increase engagement, and align with department and division priorities
Contribute to learning about, developing, scrutinizing, and publicizing digital resources, including, but not limited to the Stanford Alumni Mentoring (SAM) Program, Handshake, Interstride, PathwayU, and Forage
Analyze registration and participation data to make informed decisions about program changes and enhancements
Build affiliation with CareerEd among H&S students through various communications and media, including drafting accessible communications and descriptions for programming and resources

Teamwork and Collaboration

Proactively collaborate and establish relationships with the wider community of student support at Stanford (including academic units, student services departments, other campus career offices, and key personnel) to enhance the career development of H&S students
Interface with external stakeholders, including campus units, employers, and other parties, to ensure that they are knowledgeable of CareerEd and Stanford University policies
In collaboration with CareerEd colleagues, engage in strategic planning that is rooted in an analysis of coaching and program participation data, student and recent alumni feedback and trends, economic trends, and other variables
Participate in internal CareerEd committees, workgroups, and task forces to maintain the positive work environment of Stanford Career Education and to advance the center’s mission and vision
Collaborate on and contribute to CareerEd-wide initiatives and large-scale programming that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; integrative learning; and the well-being of all Stanford students and alumni
Actively participate in regular team and all-staff meetings
Train and supervise, as needed, either individually or in collaboration with H&S team, student assistants to support the team’s core functions

Professional Development

Actively develop and contribute thought leadership, especially in relation to effective career development for H&S students and career education broadly defined, and contribute to team expertise through ongoing professional development

Note: Not all unique aspects of this position are covered by his job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated experience in providing coaching, advising, counseling, or teaching in educational settings to diverse communities
Ability to cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with various internal and external constituents in a large, complex organization
Experience developing and executing programs and facilitating group engagements and learning experiences
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to keep track of multiple projects and exhibit sound judgment independently
Comfort with change, ambiguity, and risk in an evolving work environment
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, to clearly and effectively communicate information to diverse audiences
Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to review and analyze complex information
Multicultural awareness and competence; ability to work in a diverse environment and serve constituents from a wide range of backgrounds
Experience and comfort with technology, social media, online career platforms, and digital communication
Familiarity with student identity development theories, career development theories, and racial/cultural/gender identity development theories. Willingness to learn these skills.
Knowledge of trends, issues, and opportunities in student development, career development, higher education, and the economy

Certification and Licenses:

None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Understanding of key career issues, trends, and opportunities that Humanities and Sciences (& Education) students and alumni face
Experience utilizing key career services software, including Handshake and PeopleGrove
Familiarity, experience, or certification in providing career assessment tools, such as CliftonStrengths, MBTI, and the Strong Interest Inventory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks
Occasionally stand, walk, twist, use fine manipulation, grasp, use a telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days of onsite work per week and more as needed to meet student and departmental need
Able to work on evenings and weekends, as needed

The expected pay range for this position is $105,087 to $111,000 per annum. The actual pay will be prorated based on the 62% FTE.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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