Assistant Director/Career Advisor for the School of Social Science and Human Services

Description

ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE :

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The Colleges unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5, students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey / New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development.

RCNJs designation as New Jerseys Public Liberal Arts College by the State legislature is the foundation from which the Colleges commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 9, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies acres and is home to bachelors degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences.

Ramapo College boasts an average student / faculty ratio of : 1 and an average class size of ; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the Colleges exceptional faculty.

In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to masters degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience.

Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the States top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges.

Further commendations include designation as a Military Friendly College in Victory Medias Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.

S. News & World Report, Kiplingers, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

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AFT - U - Steps 1-4

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time, AFT position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8 : a.m. to 4 : pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Note : This position is in the NL category of employment (non-fixed work week) An AFT- NL professional staff member or librarian who is required to work beyond hours shall be compensated through compensatory time off.

Compensatory time shall be earned for hours worked beyond the normal work week, or on an employees regular day off, if requested and approved by their supervisor.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Senior Assistant Director of the Cahill Career Development Center, the Assistant Director serves as the primary career advisor for the school of Social Science and Human Services (SSHS).

Oversees and provides advising for students to complete the SSHS Pathways program requirements. Provides career development and graduate / professional school advisement for students.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES

• Provide individual and group career advising to SSHS students and alumni. Assist students with career exploration, co-ops / internships, employment, and graduate / professional school preparation activities.
• Serve as lead instructor for the SSHS Pathways courses.
• Collaborate with SSHS Dean and faculty to provide support to SSHS students.
• Plan and execute major SSHS career events : major-specific career fairs, networking roundtables, mock interviews, etc.
• Utilize Handshake (career management system) to disseminate information, schedule student appointments, review / approve documents, and manage events and programs.
• Conduct document reviews using established guidelines.
• Develop and present career workshops for students, alumni, clubs / organizations, faculty, classes, and staff as requested.
• Maintain statistics and prepares reports for programs and services.
• Represent Unit at college-wide events and serve on assigned college committees as needed.
• Support Career Center activities and programs.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employers, administration, faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and with all levels of the organization in a collaborative way.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient in making presentations and in public speaking.
• Strong marketing skills.
• Comprehensive computer skills including database management.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings / weekends as necessary.

Qualifications

EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelors degree required, supplemented by a Masters degree in a related field.

EXPERIENCE Three years, professional experience in career development / services, human resources or in any other employment-related service field.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement :

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs and other diversity programs.

Ramapos commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

SAME APPLICANTS : The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process.

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