Beckley, West Virginia, United States (On-Site) · Posted 9 days ago
Job Function Career Services
Job Type Full Time
Job Duration Indefinite
Min Education Master's Degree
Min Experience 1-2 Years
Required Travel 0-10%

About this role

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the WVU system of campuses located in Beckley, WV is currently accepting applications for a Director of Career & Professional Development. Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Director of Career & Professional Development coordinates and provides events, services, and opportunities to assist students in their pursuit of careers or graduate school.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

  • 37.5-hour work week
  • 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
  • 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
  • 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
  • WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
  • 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
  • Wellness programs

Apply online through WVU: https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities 

Key Requirements

  • Advise students (one-on-one and in group settings) on major/career exploration and planning, resume/cover letter development, interview skills, job search strategies, and graduate school preparation.
  • Work collaboratively with staff in the Student Success Center to provide major/career advising to incoming students.
  • Interprets career assessment results/facilitates individual and group sessions for new students.
Job ID: 86549206

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West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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