Career Services Director

Waldorf University, located in Forest City Iowa, is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the position of Career Services Director. As a part of the Student Success Team, the Career Services Director provides career-related guidance to all students, residential and online, along with Waldorf Alumni. In collaboration with faculty, staff, alumni, and employers, will plan and host classroom presentations, workshops, and events that provide students with opportunities to learn about career-related topics, practice job search skills, and network with recruiters about internships and jobs. The director builds relationships with employers to increase internship and employment opportunities for students and graduates. Will be responsible for compiling information for assessment and accreditation, and reports graduate career outcomes. As a member of the Student Success Team, a small case load of students will be assigned to this position to assist students to engage, track and support student retention efforts.

Ideal candidates have experience and interest with event planning and public speaking; verbal and listening skills; high quality writing and proofreading skills; someone who appreciates service, direct involvement, and a commitment to the development and welfare of students.

This position is expected to be full-time during academic year with annual start dates one week prior to the start of classes through mid/end of May annually and part-time during the summer to meet the career services during the summer months. Student Success Coaches are provided with 5 personal days during the academic year in addition to academic year-based holidays including extra time off at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Scheduled office hours during the academic year are between 7:30am - 4:30pm, however position requires some flexibility and may include evening or weekends on occasion.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets with residential students in the classroom, through workshops and presentations, or on an individual basis to discuss career exploration, internships, resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, interviewing techniques, and graduate school.
• Communicates with online students and Waldorf alumni on an individual basis via email, phone or video to assist with resume and cover letter writing, job searching, and career-related questions.
• Creates educational handouts and presentations. Writes informational pieces for newsletters and the Waldorf University website.
• Builds relationships and networks with employers via phone, email, and on or off campus visits. Assists employers, students, and alumni in making connections.
• Distributes information about career-related opportunities via bulletin boards, email, social media, Waldorf website, and through classroom visits.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, alumni, and employers to plan and host several career-related workshops and events each year.
• Plans day trips to off-campus career fairs and graduate school days; serves as student chaperone.
• Surveys recent residential graduates. Compiles results and reports graduate career outcome statistics to faculty, staff, and administration. Collaborates with Marketing Department on creation of marketing materials.
• Compiles and provides information to faculty and staff for assessment, accreditation, and various other reasons.
• Leads Internship Compliance Committee to review unpaid internship proposals from Waldorf departments.
• Participates as a member of professional organizations to network, learn best practices, and keep abreast of changes in the industry.
• Manages departmental budget in the best interest of students and the University.

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Bachelor''s degree required, Master's degree preferred, equivalent experience considered
• Experience teaching, coaching or in human resources
• Demonstrated service and passion for student's success with particular interest in job seeking activities

Skills required

• High level of emotional intelligence, ability to understand and relate to others, build relationships and rapport with students
• Effective communications (verbal, written and non-verbal) skills both in one on one situations and with presentations/instruction, including the ability to provide constructive feedback
• Ability to interpret the needs of students and effectively listen
• Critical thinking skills
• Strong Organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in technology and not afraid to learn
• Ability to work independently, but within the parameters of the program goals
• Proven experience in working independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and perform duties in a professional manner.
• Must be proficient in use of modern technology for job seeking and navigation of job boards

Benefits: Waldorf University offers a comprehensive benefit package with including: health, life, LTD, 401k match and tuition benefits for employees and their families, in addition to options in dental, vision, supplemental and voluntary life insurances and FLEX spending plan.

To Apply: Interested and qualified candidates are asked to apply through the link below, upload their application materials including a letter of interest outlining your qualifications, a resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional references. Final candidate will be required to supply official transcripts on record with Academic Affairs and will be subject to a background investigation.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

More information about Waldorf, visit: https://www.waldorf.edu/about

Check out the Forest City aerial video created and produced by Waldorf's very own Adjunct History Professor, Dr. Kevin Mason, for his "Notes on Iowa" project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRDnPXu7GYI

Since 1903, Waldorf University has created opportunities for learning and service to students seeking well-rounded lives through education by establishing engaging online and residential communities centered on learning and faith. As a liberal arts university with core values Waldorf offers a curriculum to liberate the way students think so that they may develop a basic understanding and knowledge of how those in a variety of disciplines think and approach life. As a liberal arts university, Waldorf seeks to instill values of service, community, critical inquiry, and lifelong learning in each student and in the very culture of the college community. These values and this education prepare our graduates to understand and contribute to life in our complex and ever-changing world.