Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Director offers individual career coaching, internship, and job-search advising to students and alumni, develops and presents workshops and presentations, and develops positive relationships with students, employers, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. The Assistant Director assists the department in managing general operations, program assessments, maintaining and developing employment recruiting events, and development of college and career programs. This role also engages in appropriate community organizations to further the opportunities for post-graduation success of our students.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans and initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of career services.
2. Oversee daily operations of the Career Services department, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services to students.
3. Assist with the supervision and mentoring of Career Services staff, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities.
4. Coordinate the development and delivery of career-related workshops, seminars, and events, including resume writing, interview skills, job search strategies, and networking.
5. Foster relationships with employers, community partners, and alumni to create job and internship opportunities for students.
6. Increase engagement with community employers through proactive outreach, collaboration, and partnership development.
7. Collaborate with academic departments, faculty, and other campus units to integrate career development into the student experience.
8. Provide career counseling and advising to students, helping them develop career plans, explore career options, and prepare for job searches.
9. Manage and evaluate career services programs and initiatives, ensuring they meet the needs of a diverse student population and align with institutional goals.
10. Assist, implement and maintain tracking systems to monitor student outcomes, including job placement rates, internship participation, and graduate success.
11. Assist in the preparation of reports, proposals, and other documents related to career services activities and outcomes.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Workforce Development Center Director, Associate Provost/Strategic & Collaborative Partnerships, Provost/VP of Academic Affairs, or President.

NOTICE:  Required Documents
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s).  In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Communications or related field. 
• Two years of full time or 4 years of part-time experience in a higher education, career services or workforce setting.

• 12 graduate-level credit hours or a Master's Degree, in Psychology, Counseling, Human Resources or Higher Education.
• 4 years experience working  in a Higher Education or School Counseling setting.

• Experience in the use of personal computer and various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat and other educational platforms. 
• Must have effective organizational, planning, written and oral communication in English and Spanish; maintain positive and effective relationships with supervisors and must possess interpersonal skills. 
• Must be able to exhibit analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to follow through on details. 
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast paced environment is preferred
• Valid Texas Drivers License is required to be able to travel between Ft. McIntosh, South Campus and external sites.

Supervision Exercised
Career Development Coordinators

Supervision Received
Workforce Development Center Director

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.   
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.    
Work-inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.  
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.    
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.  
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.  
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.  
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.

EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices. 

Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.