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Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Services

North Carolina State University

$55,000 - $60,000

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Oct 06, 2025

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194273EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Services
Anticipated Hiring Range	$55,000 - $60,000
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; evenings and weekends as needed
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Undergraduate Career Services
About the Department	The Poole College of Management actively engages with industry and academia to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment that fosters learning, scholarship, and service. We're deeply rooted in NC State's history as a university that excels at science, technology, engineering, and math. Our college's varied student body - over 4,000 students - hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business. Poole College of Management has four academic departments: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, and Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. We offer bachelor's degrees in accounting, business administration, economics; master's degrees in accounting, business administration ( MBA), economics, management (including specialized degrees); as well as a doctoral degree in economics. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates. The college houses six initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Business Analytics Initiative, Business Sustainability Collaborative, Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, Entrepreneurship Clinic, Entrepreneurship Collaborative, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB. To learn more about our College, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. What we offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account Retirement Programs Disability Plans Life Insurance Accident Plan Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs 12 Holidays Each Year Tuition and Academic Assistance And so much more! Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties	Reporting to the Associate Director of Career Services, the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Services is responsible for executing a robust suite of services designed to help 3,800+ Poole College of Management undergraduate students explore a wide range of undergraduate business career paths and acquire the necessary skills to secure competitive internships and full-time job opportunities. As this is a student facing role, occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Design and deliver robust suite of career development activities - 70% Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, bootcamps, and tools tailored to equip undergraduate students with information about various career paths and essential job search skills. Design, implement, and evolve specific career development programs including an employer-led mock interview program, industry specific programming, and a tiered Learning Pathways model to career preparation. Provide one on one career coaching services that include: career and major exploration, function and industry exploration, delivery and interpretation of assessments, job search strategy design, resume and cover letter writing and review, interview preparation, graduate school considerations, and job offer evaluation and negotiation. Support delivery of M120, Poole College's undergraduate career and professional development course. This will include: teaching sections of the course, designing and delivering course content, coordinating external partner guest speakers. Collaborate closely with the Director, Poole College Career Services, the Associate Director of Undergraduate Career Services, and the Director, Graduate Career Services, Technical Operations and Metrics, to measure engagement with undergraduate career offerings, quality of and satisfaction with career offerings, and overall impact of career offerings on undergraduate student success. Provide leadership to the Peer Career Coach student organization overseeing the recruitment and training of peer career coaches and the delivery of peer career coach student support and programming. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Poole College undergraduate professional clubs and organizations and their respective faculty advisor to provide timely, targeted promotion of career development and employment opportunities. Collaborate with faculty members to design and deliver customized career and professional development content as needed. Collaborate with other Career Center team members in the design and delivery of: orientation events, career fairs, and employer engagements. Research industry trends,employment outlook, and salary standards to assist students to make informed decisions. Develop and maintain an online repository of resources in Moodle. External partner engagement - 10% Employer and alumni engagement. Support employer and alumni participation in a variety of professional and career skills development activities such as: resume reviews, panel discussions, mock interviews, guest speaking opportunities, etc. Meet regularly with Employer Relations Manager and key employer partners to understand talent needs of core organizations across a variety of functions and industries. Participate in relevant professional organizations at the regional and/or national level. Internal partner engagement - 10% Collaborate with Poole College staff and faculty to promote cross functional partnerships. This could include working with the offices of undergraduate advising, student engagement and advocacy, high impact experiences, admissions, development, marketing and communications, etc. Establish relationships and build collaborative partnerships with university units and attend university events.
Other Responsibilities	In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there will be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department's operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Minimum of a master's degree in a counseling-related field, business, HR, higher education, student services or related field. Minimum of three years of experience in a complex counseling role, a complex career services organization, or corporate human resources development role or related experience.
Other Required Qualifications	In-depth knowledge of counseling and career development theories and techniques; skills to use individual and group counseling techniques to assist individuals with career decision and development, ensuring career readiness of each unique student. Coaching certification is a plus. Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communications, management and training abilities, and public relations are a must. Skills to assist individuals in identifying influencing factors in career decision making, such as friends, family, educational opportunities, and finances; current knowledge of employment and career planning materials. Ability to create, plan, implement, and manage career programs and initiatives. Ability to create and maintain professional networks. Sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with varied populations, understanding FERPA, HIPPA and confidentiality requirements. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, work in a fast paced environment, with an attention to detail and serve a broad range of internal and external constituents such as students, faculty and staff, alumni, and employers.
Preferred Qualifications	In-depth knowledge of career information management systems as they relate to campus interviewing, student/employer/job databases, resume referral, and registering for campus career events.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	10/06/2025
Anticipated Close Date	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00111642
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	202103 - Career Center - Poole College of Management
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.