Position Title:Assistant Director Career Services Job Group:Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree Progressive roles of responsibility, ideally in career services, student affairs, or human resources Experience supervising professional employees Track record of building relationships with a variety of stakeholders Post-secondary teaching experience or experience leading trainings in a business setting History of supporting individuals through one-on-one coaching, advising, or counseling Proven ability to plan and execute small- and large-scale programs/events Comfort leveraging technology relevant to career services Job Description: The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University welcomes applications for the role of assistant director of career services. Reporting to the director of career services, the assistant director supports the office’s mission of preparing students for lifelong career success through customized coaching, competency-focused teaching, experience-based learning, and connectivity with industry. The assistant director will supervise a small team of professional career coordinators. This role will also lead programs which support the department’s mission. The assistant director will be trusted to represent and market the college. Additional responsibilities include one-on-one coaching, teaching, event coordination, business development, and data collection. The assistant director will support Ivy’s student-focused approach to higher education and should thrive in a dynamic, innovative work setting. The ideal candidate will be a dependable leader who models skills in relationship building, communication, project management, and professionalism. Example of Duties + Supervise professional staff including hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating + Collaborate with the director to set, carry out, and assess strategic priorities + Build relationships with students, alumni, faculty and staff colleagues, administration, and employer partners + Oversee one or more high profile programs which support the mission of the team + Support students in one or more assigned majors through individual appointments + Teach a professional development in business course to one or more sections each semester + Plan, execute, and evaluate small- and large-scale career events + Collect first-destination information from graduates within six months of graduation + Stay up to date on effective delivery of career services through involvement with professional associations Level Guidelines• Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit• Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports• Focus on ISU’s mission and meeting department or work unit goals• Supervises a small department or work team• Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. All application information must be submitted by February 6th for guaranteed consideration. Appointment Type:Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period Time Type:Full time Pay Grade:PS808 Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program Original Posting Date: January 16, 2025 Posting Close Date:February 19, 2025 Job Requisition Number:R16220 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu . If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 . General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.