Assistant Director/Career Adviser - Career Services at University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma

Job Description:

The University of Oklahoma is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Director/Career Adviser position. This position will be responsible for providing career advice, career development programming and comprehensive job search support to OU's students. The Career Adviser will: 

• Plan, implement, and conduct workshops, presentations, and programs to educate and inform undergraduate students, faculty members, staff members, and administrators about topics such as: how to find an internship/full time position, career planning, job search skills, resume/cover letter writing, and interview preparation


• Advise students regarding career choices, goals, strengths, occupations, resumes, cover letters and interviewing so they can understand how these factors relate to academic and career satisfaction


• Participate in facilitating Career Services' events


• Document and maintain accurate and timely records of student engagement


• Direct experiential education and other employment opportunities to targeted student populations


• Proactively seek opportunities to develop and organize outreach and collaboration with faculty and student organizations to enhance outreach efforts and implementation of career educational programming


• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/job related experience, And

• 0-24 months experience in counseling/advising, career services or student services

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 


• Must be able to build rapport quickly with students, staff and university stakeholders.


• Comfortable using assertive outreach techniques.


• Working knowledge and skills with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.


• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.


• Able to produce reports and complete work within deadlines.


• Ability and experience in counseling, coaching or mentoring


• Comfortable speaking to large groups


• Must be able to create and deliver effective training presentations

Certifications:

• Drivers license required to drive to locations to conduct presentations, attend meetings or visit employers.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to engage in repetitive motions, communicate, sit, stand and see including color, depth perception and clarity

Department Preferences:

• Experience with first generation student engagement and diversity programming

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing