Careers

Description:

The Office of the Dean in the School of Public Health, is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Career Development who will work in Student Academic Services (SAS).  SAS works to enhance the experience for students in the School by fostering a vibrant school community and providing the support and resources necessary for success. This mission is accomplished through co-curricular programming that complements student’s academics and facilitates their involvement in research and service.

In partnership with and under the general oversight of the Director of Student Academic Services, the Associate Director of Career Development provides leadership in the development and execution of career resources for current and former students of the School, and engages community partners to foster relationships that advance connections to the PH workforce and practice community. This newly created position connects with faculty, the public health practice community and other stakeholders to advance career development opportunities for public health. The Associate Director works to promote and advance equity, diversity and inclusion within the area of career services for public health and to establish and maintain a culture of collaboration and innovation. This position will partner closely with the Dean and the Director of Student Academic Services to strategically lead career development within the School.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, public health or related field, plus 5 years of experience offering career counseling to students. A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in career services including management and/or supervisory roles.
  
  Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
  
  Additional Requirements:
• The Associate Director of Career Services will have a background that provides sufficient depth to reach and exceed the responsibilities of the position. They will be a student focused leader, committed to providing accessible, best practice services. They will be constantly engaged in growing their own ability to manage and vision the work of career services and commit to contributing to an inclusive climate within the School.
• Experience leading initiatives and/or directing the work of staff and student staff, developing and managing budgets, collecting and acting on program data to promote effective plans and actions.
• Experience working with and engaging diverse stakeholders (faculty, staff, students and larger community) successfully.
• Experience designing, organizing, and leading workshops, meetings, events and/or seminars in an inclusive, interactive, and culturally respectful manner.
• Effective organizing, planning, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  Effective team worker and collaborator.
• Able to work independently, apply critical thinking and problem solving skills and prioritize tasks in a high-volume environment
• Awareness and understanding of the public health field and the root causes of health and educational disparities among under represented communities
• Proficiency with information technology appropriate to career services offices.

Application Process:

Please submit a one (1) page Cover Letter responding to the following prompt as a part of your application materials: Using the UW Diversity Blueprint 2017-2021 goal #2: to attract, retain and graduate a diverse and excellent student body, and the UWSPH Strategic Plan Education for Leadership and Transformation core area outcome #1: ... SPH will offer consistent academic, professional, and personal support across all degree programs as guiding documents, please provide your proposed priorities and action steps within your first year as the Associate Director of Career Development to initiate a careers services program within the school that is responsive to both.

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.