Assistant Vice President for Career Readiness & Post-Graduate Success
University of South Carolina Student Government
Date: 13 hours ago
City: Columbia, SC
Contract type: Intern
Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number STA00987PO24 Job Family Academic and Career Counseling Job Function Career Services USC Market Title Assistant VP, Career Services Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/181201 Job Level E1 - Directors and Executives Business Title (Internal Title) Assistant Vice President for Career Readiness & Post-Graduate Success Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS Career Center State Pay Band Unclassified Approved Starting Salary $105,550 - $131,936 Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Assistant Vice President for Career Readiness & Post-Graduate Success
The AVP supervises a team of career center directors and staff, fostering an innovative work environment. This position utilizes a collaborative and data-driven approach to analyze metrics, refine programs, and improve operational workflows and systems to effectively serve stakeholders. This role collaborates on Student Affairs and Academic Support’s active research related to career readiness and employment.
Key responsibilities include leading career programs, fostering employer engagement, advocating for university-wide career readiness, and collaborating in active research. It also analyzes metrics, refines programs, and improves operational workflows and systems to enhance service to students and other stakeholders. The AVP plays a critical role in achieving institutional retention and student success.
The Ideal Candidate
Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 10 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience. Typically reports to an Associate VP or VP.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in higher education administration, counseling, or a related field, coupled with extensive experience driving innovation in career services within higher education. This experience should include a strong focus on career readiness, high-impact practices, and employer engagement, particularly within a large R1 university setting.
They will bring a data-driven mindset, adept at analyzing and interpreting metrics to inform and enhance program outcomes. Demonstrating innovative and strategic thinking, the candidate will have a proven ability to swiftly implement initiatives and execute strategies. Additionally, they will excel in articulating office accomplishments concisely and impactfully, developing robust success metrics, and assessing practices to ensure the effectiveness of systems and procedures. Proficiency in utilizing relevant software and technology platforms to support these efforts is essential.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge in developing and executing comprehensive career services strategies aligned with the university’s mission and goals. Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national employers to expand student opportunities. Demonstrated knowledge in working closely with academic departments, faculty, and other university divisions to integrate career development into the curriculum and co-curricular activities. Demonstrated knowledge in developing career services success metrics and making adjustments and improvements based on assessment results. Knowledge of current labor market trends and employer expectations. Exceptional leadership, communication, team management, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to remain nimble and flexible, making swift yet thoughtful high-level decisions that align with evolving trends and the university’s current and future strategic priorities.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Provide visionary leadership for the strategic direction of the University Career Center making timely, efficient, and impactful decisions to ensure students’ career readiness and post-graduate career success in alignment with division and university strategic priorities.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Continuously monitor, evaluate, and refine the University Career Center’s overall and program-level metrics of success. Employ innovative and adaptive practices to ensure the effectiveness of career programs and services, maintaining the agility to respond swiftly to emerging needs and evolving trends. Establish a cohesive, university-wide framework that promotes student career readiness and supports their seamless transition from academic life to professional careers or advanced professional training, ultimately fostering post-graduate success. Collaborate with the Assessment and Quality Improvement team to prepare reports on student outcomes, employer engagement, and other key performance indicators at both institutional and program levels.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Establish and maintain robust relationships with local, regional, national, and global employers to expand opportunities such as internships, co-op programs, and post-graduate employment. Leverage networks to build employment pipelines that connect students with industry professionals. Lead innovative employer engagement strategies that align with current labor market trends and workforce demands, ensuring students have access to diverse and meaningful career opportunities.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Supervise and mentor direct reports, fostering an agile, collaborative and innovative work environment that empowers staff to excel in their roles. Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and support professional development to enhance team effectiveness and expertise. Facilitate effective communication across the team, encouraging collaboration and accountability in achieving objectives. Oversee workload distribution, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution while promoting a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Ensure that direct reports are equipped with the resources, training, and support needed to implement and sustain high-quality programs and services that advance career readiness and post-graduate success for all students.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Collaborate with various departments, faculty, and staff across the university to integrate career readiness competencies, experiential learning opportunities, and high-impact career practices into curricula and co-curricular activities. Lead Oversee the development and implementation of scalable programs, such as internships and experiential learning initiatives, designed to equip students with the skills and experiences necessary for diverse career paths. Align career services initiatives efforts with university-wide retention and student success goals, ensuring career readiness is seamlessly integrated into the overall student experience.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Serves on University, Division, and external committees to contribute to the mission, goals, and initiatives of the University of South Carolina and higher education community. Monitor competitive landscape to identify potential partners, innovative opportunities, and sources of revenue to advance the Center’s work.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Participate in active research related to career-readiness, employment and post-graduate success to better understand changes in the field and to contribute to the expansion of the body of knowledge. Perform other duties as assigned, including contributing to division-wide, unit-level, and institutional initiatives.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 03/03/2025 Job Open Date 12/20/2024 Job Close Date 02/03/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted byFebruary 3, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/181374 EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Logo Posting Number STA00987PO24 Job Family Academic and Career Counseling Job Function Career Services USC Market Title Assistant VP, Career Services Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/181201 Job Level E1 - Directors and Executives Business Title (Internal Title) Assistant Vice President for Career Readiness & Post-Graduate Success Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS Career Center State Pay Band Unclassified Approved Starting Salary $105,550 - $131,936 Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Assistant Vice President for Career Readiness & Post-Graduate Success
- Are you a strategic thinker and innovative leader with the ability to turn ideas into action?
- Do you employ a collaborative and data-driven approach to analyze metrics and refine programs and improve operational workflows to effectively serve students and partners?
- Are you proficient in communicating complex ideas clearly and effectively across diverse audiences?
The AVP supervises a team of career center directors and staff, fostering an innovative work environment. This position utilizes a collaborative and data-driven approach to analyze metrics, refine programs, and improve operational workflows and systems to effectively serve stakeholders. This role collaborates on Student Affairs and Academic Support’s active research related to career readiness and employment.
Key responsibilities include leading career programs, fostering employer engagement, advocating for university-wide career readiness, and collaborating in active research. It also analyzes metrics, refines programs, and improves operational workflows and systems to enhance service to students and other stakeholders. The AVP plays a critical role in achieving institutional retention and student success.
The Ideal Candidate
- Has a Ph.D. in higher education administration, counseling, or a related field.
- Demonstrated leadership in career services within higher education, especially at an R1 university.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with a strong focus on collaborative data-driven decision-making and innovative practices.
- Proven ability to communicate the value and measurable impact of career services to diverse stakeholders through clear and concise messaging.
- 15 paid days off, 13 paid holidays, 15 paid sick days, 16 hours of tuition remission, state benefits & retirement, and more!
- An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment.
- Opportunities for professional development.
Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 10 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience. Typically reports to an Associate VP or VP.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in higher education administration, counseling, or a related field, coupled with extensive experience driving innovation in career services within higher education. This experience should include a strong focus on career readiness, high-impact practices, and employer engagement, particularly within a large R1 university setting.
They will bring a data-driven mindset, adept at analyzing and interpreting metrics to inform and enhance program outcomes. Demonstrating innovative and strategic thinking, the candidate will have a proven ability to swiftly implement initiatives and execute strategies. Additionally, they will excel in articulating office accomplishments concisely and impactfully, developing robust success metrics, and assessing practices to ensure the effectiveness of systems and procedures. Proficiency in utilizing relevant software and technology platforms to support these efforts is essential.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge in developing and executing comprehensive career services strategies aligned with the university’s mission and goals. Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national employers to expand student opportunities. Demonstrated knowledge in working closely with academic departments, faculty, and other university divisions to integrate career development into the curriculum and co-curricular activities. Demonstrated knowledge in developing career services success metrics and making adjustments and improvements based on assessment results. Knowledge of current labor market trends and employer expectations. Exceptional leadership, communication, team management, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to remain nimble and flexible, making swift yet thoughtful high-level decisions that align with evolving trends and the university’s current and future strategic priorities.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Provide visionary leadership for the strategic direction of the University Career Center making timely, efficient, and impactful decisions to ensure students’ career readiness and post-graduate career success in alignment with division and university strategic priorities.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Continuously monitor, evaluate, and refine the University Career Center’s overall and program-level metrics of success. Employ innovative and adaptive practices to ensure the effectiveness of career programs and services, maintaining the agility to respond swiftly to emerging needs and evolving trends. Establish a cohesive, university-wide framework that promotes student career readiness and supports their seamless transition from academic life to professional careers or advanced professional training, ultimately fostering post-graduate success. Collaborate with the Assessment and Quality Improvement team to prepare reports on student outcomes, employer engagement, and other key performance indicators at both institutional and program levels.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Establish and maintain robust relationships with local, regional, national, and global employers to expand opportunities such as internships, co-op programs, and post-graduate employment. Leverage networks to build employment pipelines that connect students with industry professionals. Lead innovative employer engagement strategies that align with current labor market trends and workforce demands, ensuring students have access to diverse and meaningful career opportunities.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Supervise and mentor direct reports, fostering an agile, collaborative and innovative work environment that empowers staff to excel in their roles. Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and support professional development to enhance team effectiveness and expertise. Facilitate effective communication across the team, encouraging collaboration and accountability in achieving objectives. Oversee workload distribution, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution while promoting a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Ensure that direct reports are equipped with the resources, training, and support needed to implement and sustain high-quality programs and services that advance career readiness and post-graduate success for all students.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Collaborate with various departments, faculty, and staff across the university to integrate career readiness competencies, experiential learning opportunities, and high-impact career practices into curricula and co-curricular activities. Lead Oversee the development and implementation of scalable programs, such as internships and experiential learning initiatives, designed to equip students with the skills and experiences necessary for diverse career paths. Align career services initiatives efforts with university-wide retention and student success goals, ensuring career readiness is seamlessly integrated into the overall student experience.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Serves on University, Division, and external committees to contribute to the mission, goals, and initiatives of the University of South Carolina and higher education community. Monitor competitive landscape to identify potential partners, innovative opportunities, and sources of revenue to advance the Center’s work.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Participate in active research related to career-readiness, employment and post-graduate success to better understand changes in the field and to contribute to the expansion of the body of knowledge. Perform other duties as assigned, including contributing to division-wide, unit-level, and institutional initiatives.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 03/03/2025 Job Open Date 12/20/2024 Job Close Date 02/03/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted byFebruary 3, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/181374 EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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