Assistant Director of Career & Professional Pathways

La Roche University invites applicants to apply for the position of Assistant Director of Career & Professional Pathways. The Assistant Director of Career & Professional Pathways collaborates closely with the Director of the Center for Career and Professional Pathways to provide leadership and support for career readiness programs and services that empower students and alumni to achieve their professional goals.

Utilizing the NACE Career Readiness Competencies framework, this position provides guidance and direct support through individual coaching, programming, and event execution, while supporting the day-to-day operations of the Center for Career and Professional Pathways.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position initially funded by a federal Title III grant, with planned transition to institutional funding beginning in Years 3,4, and 5. Employment during the grant-funded period is contingent upon availability of federal funds. Employment may be subject to modification or termination if grant funding is discontinued.

La Roche University embraces its Catholic identity while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds, fosters global citizenship, and creates a community of scholars from around the world. The University empowers all members of the community to become lifelong learners, achieve success in their chosen careers, and promote justice and peace in a constantly changing global society.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct one-on-one career coaching appointments with students and alumni, providing support in areas including career exploration, career assessments (such as Focus2Career and CliftonStrengths), résumé and cover letter development, interviewing, internship and job search strategies, networking, graduate school preparation, and other professional development topics.
• Research, develop, and implement career education programming to address student needs. Programming may include, but is not limited to, workshops, panels, speakers, and presentations. Collaborate with alumni, employers, and other professionals where relevant. Assess the quality and effectiveness of program delivery.
• Cultivate partnerships with faculty, department chairs, and academic program leaders to assist with career-related programming, particularly collaborating with the SOLVE Center and advancing the integration of career competencies into the classroom.
• Help promote and strategically implement the University’s career readiness plans.
• Design and deliver programs, workshops, and events that support the career development and professional pathways of students across academic disciplines.
• Assist with career fairs, networking events, employer engagement activities, and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Supervise work schedules, job duties, and performance of student team members who provide direct services to students and represent the Center for Career and Professional Pathways through programs, events, and outreach.
• Screen, interview, hire, and onboard student team members to meet the operational needs of the Center.
• Develop and facilitate comprehensive training programs for student staff focused on career readiness, coaching techniques, professional communication, office operations, and related topics.

Technology and Assessment

• Utilize career management platforms, including Handshake, and other technologies to manage appointments, document student interactions, approve employers and job postings, and track data and engagement activities.
• Generate and compile monthly, annual, and ad hoc reports for the Director, deans, and University leadership.
• Support the administration, collection, analysis, and reporting of First Destination Survey (FDS) data and other career outcomes initiatives, while developing the knowledge and expertise necessary to assume expanded responsibility for career outcomes assessment and reporting.
• Assist with evaluating programs and services using data to inform continuous improvement and student success efforts.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain active involvement with relevant regional career development consortiums and professional organizations, such as WestPACS and the Pittsburgh Technology Council.
• Stay informed of emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in career readiness and higher education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Counseling, Human Resources, Workforce Development, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree with significant related experience will be considered.
• Minimum of two years of related experience in career development, student affairs, workforce development, or higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, manage, and assess career readiness programs and student success initiatives.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and evolving organizational environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Experience building effective partnerships with faculty, staff, employers, and other stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and student engagement technologies.
• Commitment to providing high-quality service and support to all students and stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Handshake.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, manage, and assess career readiness programs and student success initiatives.
• Supervisory experience, preferably with student employees, peer educators, or graduate assistants.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires stationary work in an office environment, as well as walking short distances on campus, and assisting with setup and events. It is expected that this position will require lifting not to exceed fifty pounds.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

In order for applications to be fully processed, a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references must accompany a completed application. Candidates are subject to background clearances. Review of applicants will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Qualified applicants can complete an online application by clicking on the following link:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Applicants for this position must have current legal authorization to work in the United States. La Roche University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

No Relocation Assistance

It is the policy of La Roche University to promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability or medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

How to Apply

You must submit a separate online application for each position that you want to apply for. The positions listed on this site are those currently available at the University. The information listed for each position is all that is available at this time. There is no further need to contact the Human Resources Department.

To apply for a position at La Roche:

1. Identify the position in which you want to apply.
2. Complete an online application by clicking on “Click Here to Apply” at the bottom of the job posting. The application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3. An online application must be submitted for each position in which you want to apply. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Resumes can be attached to the online application.
4. Your information will be reviewed by a hiring manager, and you will be contacted if we feel your qualifications closely match the description of the position.

Employment Policy

It is the policy of La Roche University to promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job related disability or medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

This policy provides for equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship. This includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, job assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion, compensation, training and development, employee benefits, layoff, discharge and general working conditions.

This policy is administered in accordance with all applicable federal and state statutes. La Roche University does not take action against an employee because he or she has opposed a practice made unlawful under federal or state law or has filed charges, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or lawsuit pursuant to those statutes.

All employees are expected to implement and abide by La Roche’s policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment within their assigned work areas. Any violation of this policy by an employee of La Roche University may result in disciplinary action, including, when appropriate, discharge.

The Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Compliance Officer is assigned the overall responsibility for effective administration of this program throughout La Roche University. Individuals who believe that they may have experienced illegal discrimination should immediately report their complaint to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Compliance Officer.