Assistant Director of Career Development at Rhodes College

Memphis, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Career Counseling, Workshop Design, Student Supervision, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Career Development, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Graduate School Planning, Job Search Strategies, Self-Assessment Tools, Social Media Management, Team Collaboration, Program Coordination, Assessment Administration, Student Engagement

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Description

Job Title: Assistant Director of Career Development Department: Career Services Job Description: Rhodes College will be closed for Winter Break December 20, 2025-January 4, 2026. Rhodes College seeks a dynamic, student-centered professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Career Development in the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD). Reporting to the Director of CCPD, the Assistant Director plays a pivotal role in advancing the College’s mission to prepare students for lives of purpose, leadership, and service. The Assistant Director provides strategic and hands-on support for career education and professional development, with a focus on early student engagement during their first and second years of study. This role supports the integration of career development into academic and co-curricular experience, facilitates career-related programming, and oversees key office functions including assessment, communications, and student supervision. The Assistant Director contributes to a data-informed, developmentally appropriate approach to career readiness aligned with NACE Career Readiness Competencies and the College’s commitment to holistic student success. Job Responsibilities: Provide individual and group career counseling to students, with a focus on first and second-year students. Guide students through career exploration, graduate/professional school planning, and job search strategies using self-assessment tools and career development resources. Design and deliver workshops and programs that promote self-awareness, career readiness, and understanding of the current job market. Coordinate initiatives such as the Rhodes Impact Summer Experience program. Instruct the two-credit academic course Self, Major, and Career (INTD 200), helping students explore personal and professional development. Hire, train, and supervise student employees, ensuring they contribute effectively to the office’s mission and operations. Manage the CCPD’s digital presence, including the website and social media platforms. Develop marketing materials and communications strategies to promote services and events. Oversee the administration and interpretation of career assessments (e.g., Myers-Briggs, PathwayU, Procure and manage office resources, including online tools and assessment platforms. Support the daily operations and strategic planning of the office. Serve as a liaison to staff, faculty, and employers to foster partnerships and promote career & professional development initiatives. Maintain regular attendance and active participation in office functions, contributing to a collaborative and student-centered environment. Job Requirements: Master’s degree required (preferably in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, or Counseling). Experience in career or academic counseling strongly preferred. Experience facilitating groups and with advisory or mentoring responsibilities. Strong organizational and communication skills, as well as demonstrated ability to relate to students, staff, and faculty, are required. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 is required. Experience with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, PathwayU, and StrengthsFinder is preferred. Experience with Handshake is preferred. Physical Demands: A general office environment that requires sitting for extended periods on a consistent basis. Perform computer work, keyboard use, and telecommunications frequently. Manual dexterity will be required to perform keyboard and writing activities frequently. Visual acuity is required frequently to read and review print and electronic documents. Reaching and pushing/pulling with a force of up to 10 pounds are performed on a rare basis. Be able to move about the office and between buildings and offices as necessary. A complete application includes a cover letter and a resume. Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment. #LI-MH1 #HEJ Rhodes College is an international, four-year, private, co-educational, residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from qualified individuals interested in helping us achieve this vision. Rhodes is profiled in The Princeton Review’s popular college guide, The Best 384 Colleges: 2019 Edition, and ranks No. 10 for Most Accessible Professors and No. 16 for Most Engaged in Community Service. Rhodes is also one of fifty colleges included in both editions of The Princeton Review’s list of “Colleges That Create Futures” and continues to be included in each new edition of Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Buck. For two years in a row, Rhodes was named America’s #1 Service-Oriented College by Newsweek magazine.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Career Development provides individual and group career counseling, focusing on first and second-year students, and designs workshops to promote career readiness. They also oversee key office functions, including student supervision and managing the CCPD's digital presence.