Director of Career Planning and Development (SL5)
This title is in the unclassified service and in the SUNY Professional Services Negotiating Unit.
As a family, positions in the Career Planning and Development series have responsibility for assisting and counseling students in relation to a post-graduation placement program.
- Oversees and directs the operation of career planning and development office on a particular campus.
- Supervises a staff of subordinate professional and clerical employees involved in the career planning and development function.
- Due to the diversity of the student population, must deal with a wide variety of employers and employment issues.
- Develops and implements improved methods and programs to provide individual and group career counseling.
- Aids potential employers in the evaluation of candidates.
- Works with deans, chairman, major faculty members, and employers in developing information banks on career and position requirements and opportunities for college trained persons.
- Confers with administrators and employers concerning placement accomplishments, problems, and goals including identification of curriculum and extension needs to serve the public.
- Develops and submits budget recommendations and oversees the allocation of funds.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Master's degree and significant experience in career counseling and placement. Managerial and supervisory experience is required.