Assistant Director for Career Services - Engineering

Assistant Director for Career Services - Engineering & Computer Science

Primary Purpose:
Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Innovation and Professional Development and Director for Career Services the Assistant Director for Career Services - Engineering & Computer Science provides high-quality career advising, career programming, and career-related event support to all Pacific students and alumni with a focus on Engineering and Computer Science. This individual serves as the Career Services' liaison to various campus offices/groups as assigned by supervisor. The position also supports efforts to measure student learning outcomes related to key Career Services programming as instructed by the Director.

Essential Functions:

• Provides quality individual and group career counseling and advises students majoring in Engineering and Computer Science.
• Provide career services for the Sacramento and San Francisco campuses to graduate students.
• Provide students with guidance on career exploration and planning, major choice and change, internship search, resume and cover letter preparation, graduate school planning, job search and interview skill development, career change and other career related needs.
• Create and facilitate workshops for academic departments related to career development needs (incorporate employers when appropriate).
• Develop and maintain relationships with academic departments, student organizations, and Student Life departments to support of whole student learning.
• Available to teach the Career Services “Career Services Essential Course” based on need.
• Cross-train with employer engagement team members to establish new relationships with corporations and other organizations that provide full-time, internship, co-op, shadowing opportunities, etc. for students.
• Develop tailored communications and other written materials customized for Engineering and Computer Science students. This includes writing and maintaining specific sections of the Career Services website and social media outlets
• Work with SOECS Career team to plan and execute Career Fairs, workshops, information sessions, and other events. Plan and lead off-campus “Career Treks” and site visits to employers interested in SOECS students.
• Attend appropriate annual conferences/workshops (NACE and MPACE) to remain current in best practices. Stay current on industry trends, job market demands, and best practices in career development to provide relevant and up-to-date information to Engineering and Computer Science students.
• Adapts services and develops programs according to survey/research/outcome findings.
• Certified or the ability to obtain certification in the Strong Interest Inventory and Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).
• Promotes and participates in all Career Services events and services, as assigned by supervisor. Supports all Career Services “student success metrics”.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported them.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Two (2) years of experience in industry, career services, public health or in a directly related service environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong career counseling skills, including use of assessment instruments.
• Knowledge of laws and ethics related to providing career counseling services.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Demonstrated willingness to collaborate with Career Services staff as well as with internal and external customers.
• Ability to administer and interpret career assessments, to develop and deliver career-related courses and programs.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Event and program coordination skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to experiential learning, establishing professional relationships with employers, students, alumni, and members of the academic community, and to translate perspectives and advocate for various constituents.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. May be exposed to outside environment for special events.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment. Work performed during standard business hours. May be required to work additional hours outside standard business hours and weekends to meet business needs. May require occasional evening or weekend hours to support department, division or University events. Some travel required including attending related conferences, travel to other campuses, and in developing partnerships with employers.
Valid driver’s license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

Hiring Range: $66,560 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.


To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/27508

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.




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