Title: Assistant Director of Career Services for Study USA & International Students

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Strategic Initiatives

Department: Student Professional Development Center/Career Services

Position Summary

We are excited to welcome a staff member to Elon's Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) team in a role dedicated to the growth and strategic development of Study USA internship support and professional development support for international students. The Assistant Director of Career Services for Study USA and International Students plays a pivotal role in supporting Elon University’s Study USA program and international student career support. Reporting to the Director of Internships for Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, this role combines individualized career advising, program management, curriculum design, and cross-campus collaboration to ensure students are prepared for meaningful internships and employment opportunities.

As a collaborative partner across campus, the Assistant Director serves as the SPDC liaison to the Global Education Center (GEC) and works in partnership with Elon’s National Campus Programs, providing career support to both international students and all students enrolled in our Study USA programs.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree with experience in career services, higher education & student
affairs, human resources, and/or similar fields. Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, with a commitment to valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ability to represent Elon with professionalism.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s degree plus 2+ years of professional work experience. Previous experience in career services, higher education & student affairs, human resources, or similar fields. Demonstrated success in career advising, program management, and/or learning
experience design. Experience working with career services platforms such as Symplicity.
Familiarity with the NACE Competencies for Career Readiness. Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, with a commitment to valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Duties

• Career Advising & Education
  • Advise students accepted into Elon’s Study USA programs, providing support with both their application process, as well as their overall career development process as it relates to the full Study USA experience.
  • Provide specialized career advising to international students, helping them navigate U.S. job search norms, understand work authorization options (CPT, OPT, STEM OPT), and develop strategies for internships and full-time employment.
  • Serve as the subject-matter expert and advocate for international student career success. Provide career education to Elon’s international students, facilitating career programs, workshops, and orientation presentations in partnership with the Director of International Student Services. Provide cross-training to SPDC staff on international student career support. Work in partnership with the SPDC’s Director of Operations & Communications on tech tools supporting international students’ career development.
  • Develop and/or curate resources and databases in support of students’ career success, including but not limited to application and internship search timelines/strategies, international student career development, database of organizations that sponsor international students, and other resources supporting the assigned student/program portfolio.
  • In support of Study USA, conduct annual visits to Elon’s national campuses, providing in-market career support to student participants.
• Career Curriculum & Instruction Design
  • Coordinate, and teach pre-departure courses, career courses, and workshops on career readiness and internship navigation for Study USA program participants.
• Program Management & Operations
  • Develop and maintain a centralized internal database of vetted internship opportunities/sites by Study USA program/national campus location. Regularly partner with the Corporate & Employer Relations (CER) team to share information around student/program needs and add new opportunities to this database.
  • Track internship progress and outcomes for Study USA participants.
  • Create employer-facing materials that can be shared with prospective employer partners as the CER team builds relationships in support of recruiting internship opportunities.
  • Create and update resume books for Study USA students, to be shared as a recruitment tool with potential internship site hosts.
  • Serve on selection committees for Study USA applicants.
• Campus Partnerships
  • Serve as the SPDC’s liaison to Elon’s Global Education Center (GEC) and National Campus Programs, as it relates to Study USA and international students.
  • Participate in regular meetings to discuss career support for these associated programs/students.
• Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups, and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment is on a rolling basis.  Applications will be reviewed as received.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.