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Job Opportunity: Director, Co-Op and Internships:Lamar UniversityJob description:Director, Co-Op and Internships
Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number: 20112898 Position Title: Director, Co-Op and Internships FTE: 1 Employment type: Staff Department: College of Engineering Dept Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function: About the function: This position reports directly to the Dean of the College of Engineering and Engineering Institute for Energy and Petrochemical Industries (EPI) and serves as a key leader within the College. The Director of Co-op/Internship and Career Services provides leadership abilities and direction for a comprehensive co-op/internship and career planning office with a mission to support the College of Engineering's students in making informed decisions regarding undergraduate and post graduate plans by providing resources and opportunities to encourage co-op/internship and career exploration and self-assessment. In collaboration with the Dean and staff, determines annual and continuing priorities for office, working diligently to bring these priorities to fruition. Forms and actively participates in committees charged with moving office forward on many fronts (e.g. marketing, fundraising, etc.). Leads office in strategic planning retreats and meetings. Encourages and plans professional development activities. Establishes and implements office/college/university policies. Counsels students on an individual and group basis regarding co-op/internship, career planning, and employment issues. Develops and delivers workshops and co-op/internship and career-related programs. What You'll Do - Position tasks » Career Counseling and Advising: » Provides individual and group co-op/internship and career counseling. » Provides career-related seminars for interested students. » Identifies student needs for information and advising on co-op/internship and career planning, employment, graduate schools, and scholarships. In collaboration with staff, creates programs, services, and publications to meet those needs. | 30 » Communication and Representation: » Represents the college of engineering in various professional organizations and addresses a wide variety of constituencies as chief spokesperson for college's undergraduate career planning. ·Addresses alumni groups, parents, faculty, student organizations, and other administrators on co-op/internships and career-related issues. » On behalf of Dean, serves on college-wide committees and represents the Dean on task forces to investigate new endeavors. » Frequently called upon to evaluate candidates for positions in division and to serve on search committees elsewhere within the institution. | 20 » Program Development and Management: » Directs and develops the university's cooperative/internship program. ·supervises development and expansion of career discovery program. | 15 » Event Organization and Management: » Organizes, sets up, and manages the highest quality career fairs. | 10 » Financial Management and Fundraising: » Prepares the annual operating budget and monitors monthly activity in all career services' accounts. » Writes and presents grant proposals to obtain funds to support continuing programs and for the development of new projects. » Works in tandem with Lamar University College of Engineering fundraising efforts to develop and implement office action plan. | 10 » Resource Management: » Maintains an up-to-date career resources library. » Maintains resumes for participating students and alumni and placement credentials for those in the field of education. » Maintains, posts, and/or distributes information concerning full and part-time co-ops/internships and jobs. | 10 » Miscellaneous tasks: » Conducts the annual graduate employment survey. » Maintains membership and active involvement in professional organizations. » Reviews and updates annually all career services publications including the career guide, career services brochure, credential file forms, co-op forms, and graduate survey. » Chairs committee and helps select grant recipients. ·Creates and monitors multiple reserve funds. ·Other tasks as assigned for the benefit of the Office of Operations, College of Engineering, Engineering Institute for Energy and Petrochemical Industries (EPI), and Lamar University. | 5 Key Competencies: » Demonstrates strong managery, management, and relationship-building skills. » Must be able to effectively direct existing, comprehensive career services programs, and to develop new ones on his/her own initiative. » Dependcapability, creativity, good judgment, professionalism, and dedication to sound principles of student development are paramount among necessary characteristics for this position. » Detail-oriented. » Timely completion of tasks. » Proficient in delivering highest quality of customer service when engaging with industry leaders, representatives, faculty, staff, and students. » Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong editing and proofreading capabilities, and is adept at interacting with staff at all organizational levels. » Strategic planning/visioning aptitude. » knowledge and appreciation of engineering. » Budget management/fundraising background. » Knowledge of growing function technology plays in delivery of career services. Physical Requirements: » Lifting and Carrying: The capability to lift and move reams/boxes of paper, tables, decorations, and other supplies, weighing up to 50lbs, as necessary for job tasks. » Event Setup and Teardown: Must be capable of setting up and tearing down equipment and Extended Periods on Feet: This position may require long hours spent standing during events. Candidates should be able to stand, walk, and perform job tasks for extended periods. » Walking Campus: capability to walk around the campus, including participating in visits and camps, which may involve traversing various terrains and buildings. Who We Are: Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-located community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our skills is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve. advantages: » Health, dental & vision insurance » Life insurance » State of Texas Retirement plans » Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent. » Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance - Lamar University Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Human Resources or appropriate » 3 or more years of professional practice in university/college setting or in engineering/business in a human resources or training and development function, or a discipline whose preparation is appropriate for this position. » Knowledge of career counseling techniques, job trends, and career development skills. » Official transcripts are required at the time of employment. EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement: Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran candidates in conformity with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Appropriate qualifications: » Full-time practice on a college/university student services staff » An knowledge of the principles of college student development and the policies and structure of a typical four-year, public university » Proficiency and practice in utilizing a range of technologies, which may encompass, but are not limited to, systems like Banner, MyScholarships, various social media platforms, event design platforms, purchasing systems, event reservation platforms, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems/Slate, etc. » Proficiency in advanced technical and computer skills to support administrative functions, including but not limited to the MS Office Suite, with a strong focus on PowerPoint, Excel, and database management. » Familiarity with electronic calendar management and various videoconferencing applications like Outlook, Zoom, MS Teams, MS Office, Slate, etc. Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. income: $58,739 - $76,361 Work Employment Type: 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday, some early mornings, some evenings, some weekends. This is an on-campus position. This position requires participation and possibly attendance at all College of Engineering and Engineering Institute for Energy and Petrochemica Application Information Posting Date: 05/02/2024 Close Date: 08/02/2024 Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions: Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in conformity with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, candidates must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. candidates WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE. » Yes » No » * Do you have a Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Human Resources or appropriate? » YES » NO » * Do you have 3 or more years of professional practice in university/college setting or in engineering/business in a human resources or training and development function, or a discipline whose preparation is appropriate for this position? » YES » NO » * Do you have knowledge of career counseling techniques, job trends, and career development skills. » YES » NO Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Miscellaneous Skills:
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