Dir-Career Planning and Placement

Director, Career Planning and Placement

Richard J. Daley

Primary Objective: Under the direct supervision of an assigned Administrator, the Director, Career Planning and Placement develops and administers comprehensive services to provide career and academic planning and job placement services to students. Manages initiatives designed to assist students prepare for internships and/or employment opportunities; identifies and helps sustain relationships with local businesses, non-profits and civic organizations to identify and secure internship and employment options; and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office. Position works collaboratively with similar offices at each College to leverage relationships and strategies identified by other Directors. Performs related duties as required.

 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 1. Advises students on establishing academic and career goals; identifies the educational and career options appropriate for each student; and assists with the analysis of each option, including possible outcomes and their implications. Establishes an education or action plan for students to explore alternative careers, employment and related majors.

 2. Accountable for employment and persistency in employment targets as well as other targets to be defined by CCC administration.

 3. Works directly with Career Services Advisors to support the student’s options for satisfying degree or certificate requirements and makes recommendations on completion and/or transfer plans to assist student to achieve requirements of both. Assists student to adhere to Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) requirements for graduation and transfer.

 4. Provides academic, personal, career and employment recommendations based upon student’s goals and objectives and the partnership opportunities for career partners. Actively recruits students for specific partnerships.

 5. Builds and supports existing relationships with local businesses, non-profits, associations and civic organizations to support the development of career opportunities for students as well as to promote students’ profiles in the community.

 6. With Cluster faculty and staff, identifies specific mentoring, internship and employment opportunities for students. Works with industry businesses to identify the skills and competencies required. After job placement, confirms that the employer’s expectations were met and the student’s objectives were achieved.

7. Works with the advising team to increase the usage rate for the in-house inventory/career assessment tool.

 8. Identifies regional workforce needs in a variety of industries in order to create strategic partnerships with employers and provide meaningful job opportunities with our students.

 9. Assists in the coordination of job placement services for students and completers.

 10. Regularly markets, promotes and provides information for students, including website updates, event announcements, college and university events and transfer and career resources.

 11. Participates in district-wide meetings and workshops for all individuals in Career Services positions to inform, develop district strategies, and compare, adopt and participate in best practices in processes, tools and events.

 12. Contributes to the collection, organization and analysis of information for college and district-wide planning and job placement.

 13. Develops annual plans, reports, and metrics to manage and improve career planning and placement.

 14. Assists Research and Evaluation by providing data on student career goals and job placement.

 15. Supervises and assists in the selection and hiring of staff assigned to the office. Directs staff and other meetings to accomplish objectives. Monitors  staff performance.

 16. Serves as the principal liaison between the college and regional employment and businesses that can potentially provide job opportunities for CCC students.

 17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Supervision                                                                            Indirect Supervision

Career Services Advisors                                                                   Clerical Support Staff                        

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Completion of a Master’s Degree with coursework in Education, Human Relations, Psychology, or Human Services, supplemented by three years’ experience supporting clients in a business or higher education environment or supplemented by six years’ of related experience in a business or community organization.

2. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships and establish partnerships, especially with academic, business or community organizations.

3. Additional experience in higher education preferred.

4. Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.

5. Ability to think strategically and to identify opportunities, converting them to alternatives for students.

6. Ability to quickly analyze regional employment trends.

7. Work with individuals at all levels of the College and of the District, including students, faculty and administration.

8. Diplomatic, persuasive, and tactful.

9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively represent the College and District with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work with students from diverse communities, many who are English Language Learners.

10. Motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to analyze students’ needs and to evaluate the organization to improve future operations.

11. Attentive to deadlines and able to manage competing priorities.

12. Knowledge of the career development process and of available career development resources.

13. Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office and database related software. Other technology a plus; e.g. Brightspace, GradesFirst and PeopleSoft.

14. Experience in advising both traditional-aged students and adults in a higher education setting desirable.

Special Requirements

*Availability to work some evenings and weekends. In and out of District travel may be required.

 Salary Range: $78,723 - $81,085

The rate paid is in accordance with the respective bargaining agreement.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.

Approved by Compensation and Classification 4/4/12______

This job description is developed to provide a general description of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended

to be an exhaustive set of the duties and responsibilities, nor all of the necessary qualifications to perform the work.

JB/4/12

Revised 1/ 2019