Assistant/Associate Director of Career Services for the School of Communications

**Title:** Assistant/Associate Director of Career Services for the School of Communications **Position Type:** Staff Full-Time **Days Per Week:** Monday - Friday **Hours Per Week:** 40 **VP Area:** Strategic Initiatives **Department:** Student Professional Development Center/Career Services **Location:**Elon Main Campus **Position Summary** Serves as a career advisor within the School of Communications, providing professional development support to students and alumni through 1:1 appointments, drop-in meetings, classroom presentations and workshops. This position reports to the Senior Associate Director of Career Services for the School of Communications and works closely with the Associate Director of Corporate and Employer Relations for the School of Communications, and the Director of Internships for the School of Communications to develop and implement programs and events to help students successfully navigate their career exploration journeys and ensure successful first destination outcomes for the School of Communications. Additionally, the Assistant/Associate Director engages in continuing education to develop new programming that meets the changing needs of students and alumni pursuing opportunities for internships, full-time positions, and acceptance into graduate and professional schools. The Student Professional Development Center reports through the Senior Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs to the President’s Office. This position reports to the Senior Associate Director of Career Services for the School of Communications, who reports to the Senior Director of Career Services for the Student Professional Development Center, who reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Professional Development Center, who reports to the Senior Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs. **Benefits of Working at Elon** As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities. Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations. Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes: 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation. Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment. Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university. Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic. Free use of campus fitness facilities. Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics. Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities. Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experience…