Assistant Director of Career Readiness Pathways

Job Requisition:

JR101274 Assistant Director of Career Readiness Pathways (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director of Career Readiness Pathways

Department:

CC00255 WM001 | WMUA | Career Development

Job Family:

Staff - Career Services

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

Cohen Career Center

Primary Job Posting Location:

William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

The Office of University Advancement creates the conditions for opportunity – human, financial & experiential – by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.

The Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement empowers students and alumni to explore professional possibilities and navigate lifelong career development.

Summary:

The Assistant Director of Career Readiness Pathways is an important member of the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement team, which is housed in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary.

The Assistant Director of Career Readiness Pathways reports to the Senior Director of Career Readiness & Industry Advising and is responsible for career advising & programming as well as program development & delivery with a focus on the NACE Career Readiness Competencies and student career exploration. As a primary contact for students, the Assistant Director provides career coaching and interview preparation, working individually with students on choosing a career path, conducting job/internship/graduate school searches, and preparing resumes/cover letters/graduate school applications, and conducting career assessments. The Assistant Director also works with the Director to manage and promote career readiness programming and events to help students identify and articulate their career readiness. Prime campus partners include the Office of Student Transition & Engagement Programs and the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, assisting with new student orientation programs and exploration initiatives.

This position is based in Williamsburg and is expected to work in the office on campus.

Review the full position description on the University Advancement recruitment website: https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/index.php.

Job Description:

Salary: $45,000 to $50,000 commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Counseling, or a higher education-related field.

• Knowledge of student development and career development theory and practice.

• Several years of professional experience on a careers team in a college or university setting (typically 1-3 years of experience).

• Experience with project and event management (typically, 2+ years).

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, alumni, and staff colleagues.

• Effective organizational and management skills.

• Demonstrated public relations/marketing abilities.

• Strong computer skills, including managing databases and familiarity with career development platforms and software packages.

• Ability to apply student development theory and learning outcomes assessment to program development.

• Strong career advising skills and knowledge of career competencies.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using career services management platforms or applications, e.g., Symplicity, 12Twenty, College Central Network, etc., TribeCareers, Focus 2, SkillSurvey, Blackboard (typically 1-2 years).

• Experience in supporting students across all schools and curricula to explore career opportunities (typically, 1-2 years).

• Knowledge and/or use of the NACE Career Readiness Competencies.

 

Conditions of Employment:

• Occasional or weekend programs may be required.

 

Job Duties:

50% - Career Advising & Programming:

• Advise students on career decision-making, career exploration, resume writing, interviewing, networking, and other career-related skills.

• Conduct individual student appointments related to all career development topic needs.

• Maintain knowledge of employment trends and career opportunities in industries, including labor market trends, career competencies, and career readiness.

• Demonstrate a general understanding of all career areas and the associated student development life cycle.

40% - Program Development & Delivery:

• Support the National Career Readiness Project and lead M.A.C.E. (My Active Career Exploration.)

• In collaboration with the Director, create an annual career readiness and life skills education calendar that incorporates existing and related cross-campus programs.

• Work with colleagues in Academic Advising, Student Transition and Engagement Programs, Athletics, and others to support career readiness and professional development initiatives. Promote programs and resources to students and families during university-wide programming.

• Collaborate with campus partners to infuse career readiness into Orientation, Parent & Family Weekend, and other programming.

• Collaborate with the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement staff and fellow assistant directors on major departmental programming, including career fairs and discipline-specific programs designed to educate students.

• Work collaboratively with the Director to support Professional Development Week

• Assist with producing career content for media such as flyers, infographics, posters, departmental social media, and the Center’s website, as well as the Jump Start Newsletter.

• Develop and present workshops, classroom presentations, and information sessions to promote options and foster the development of career-related skills and experience for students.

5% - Student Supervision:

• Supervise and direct the activities of Student Career Advisors.

• Oversee the hiring and training of student personnel.

• Assign student staff to daily tasks, including staffing Quick Advising and requests for career development presentations.

5% - Assessment:

• Assist with the assessment of activities and outcomes for career readiness.

• Assist with developing mid-year and end-of-year reports, highlighting advising activity, programming activity, and progress on annual goals.

• Participate in other assessment activities as requested by the Center and the Division.

Additional Job Description:

Job Profile:

JP0342 - Career Counselor - Exempt - Salary - S08

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade:

S08

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-01-21

Review Date:

2026-02-20

Position Restrictions:

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Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. 

 

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