1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Assistant Director of Career Services do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Higher Education
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What is your job title?
Assistant Director of Career Services
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
Currently I'm employed by Wofford College. This small, liberal arts school enjoys a student population of 1,450 and a student to faculty ratio of 11:1. Many students attend Wofford with the hope of continuing his or her education even further, be it medical school, law school, divinity school, or graduate school in a variety of fields. Our small campus facilitates a community where every student feels comfortable discussing new thoughts and ideas.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
6 months
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
45 hours per week, including some evening and weekend obligations.
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
My responsibilities primarily include meeting with students to discuss career possibilities. I help students create a career strategy plan, so he or she takes the classes, interns, and applies in the correct order. I also have an important role in planning events held by the Career Center. I plan career lunches, retreats, the annual graduate and law school day and ou annual talent quest. I also plan and facilitate etiquette, resume, and interview workshops.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
$35,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
40000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
2 weeks of vacation, plus we received paid time off for Christmas (8 working days) and Thanksgiving (2 days). Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance as well as eye and dental care. We also have an on-campus infirmary that can prescribe medications.
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
I feel extremely well-compensated for my current position.
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
I work with my colleagues on a daily basis. I enjoy planning projects and events with my coworkers. I also work closely with students, administrators, faculty, parents, and alums. I enjoy working closely with others because it stimulates my mind and leadership characteristics.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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3 Income
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7 Work Environment - co-workers
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6 Work Environment - supervisors
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4 Benefits
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2 Hours
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5 Level of responsibility
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1 The actual "work" you do at your job
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8 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
I would that the student begin looking for job openings in the Career Services department of various schools, based on the geographical area they plan to live. In a broader sense, finding a job in the student affairs department, as a dorm director, greek life coordinator, or any other position, would also be a great way to start. Also, working in the school's admissions office is a good place to start, this puts you in the hiring pool, as many schools promote from within. Someone intersted in this position should also consider graduate school in higher education, but first, I suggest spending a few years working in the system.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
To find success in a position similiar to mine, a person should possess great people skils. He or she should be energetic and outgoing because you daily work with students and sometimes the student is extremely apathetic. You should also be well-organized and goal oriented. Often, you'll be responsible for more than your job description describes, so you should be prepared to work hard to meet multiple goals.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
I think you should possess a bachelor's degree, and some customer service training is helpful.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Never get discouraged, I can promise there will be days when you'll want to, but remember that you're having a positive impact on someone's life. Also, lead by example, so if you're telling your students how to dress and behave, make sure your dress and behavior are in accordance with your teaching.
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