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Assistant Director of Engineering ProReady Career Advising

Position Number: 6280140
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Assistant Director of Engineering ProReady Career Advising

Requisition Number: 65040
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 22-Jun-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The College of Engineering and Applied Science encourages applications for the Assistant Director of Engineering ProReady Career Advising! This position provides leadership and strategic oversight of the career advising and programming function of the Engineering ProReady team in the College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS). This role is responsible for advising students, developing and managing career programs, supervising career advising staff, collaborating closely with key collaborators, and advancing quality career advising practices.

The Assistant Director collaborates with CEAS and campus career advising leaders, employer relations teams, faculty, and academic advisors to ensure CEAS students receive the necessary guidance to chart their career paths, gain relevant professional experience (EX: internships), and grow their professional network to become ProReady for the workforce.

Uniquely, the Assistant Director leads career advising and programming for CEAS international students (including graduate-international students), in collaboration with CEAS and campus partners and support offices.

The Assistant Director of Engineering ProReady Career Advising position is rostered in CEAS and works with the Sr. Director of Student Professional Development. The Assistant Director is an active leader on the ProReady team and works to support the CEAS ProReady Initiative, the career and professional development initiative in CEAS. This position is new in CEAS, which requires candidates to possess excellent career advising, strategizing, project partner engagement, creative thinking, and staff development skills.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Founded in 1893, CEAS at CU Boulder is the second largest of seven schools and colleges at one of the nation's top public research institutions. As Colorado's flagship university, CU Boulder has selective admissions standards and a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs.

The college's mission is to generate new knowledge in engineering and related fields, and to equip students from a diverse set of backgrounds to become leaders and citizens responsible for the improvement of individuals and society. Our vision is to be a recognized world leader for excellence and innovation in engineering research and education, with an emphasis on inclusive excellence, active learning and global society.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Leadership, Strategy, and Supervision:

Manages a team of professional Engineering ProReady Career Advisors, student workers, and other collateral staff in Engineering ProReady and CEAS, ensuring alignment of career advising and programming with Engineering ProReady objectives.
Set strategic goals and metrics for Engineering ProReady Career Advising and programming, tracks progress, and implements the best processes.
Represents career advising and programming initiatives in Engineering ProReady leadership team meetings, contributing strategic recommendations to department-wide initiatives.
Ensures that Engineering ProReady Career Advisors receive appropriate training, professional development, and consistent alignment of career advising and programming for CEAS students.
Coordinates with the Associate Director of Embedded Career (campus Career Services), CEAS managers, and other campus partners to ensure alignment with career advising standards.
Serves as a point of contact for Engineering ProReady, attends meetings with key collaborators, participates in relevant committees and projects, advocates for and represents ProReady, trains key collaborators, shares relevant information, and collaborates on partnered events.

Engineering Career Advising and Programming:

Leads the creation and refinement of a College-level Engineering career advising and programming model that aligns with industry needs and the Engineering ProReady goals of students.
Serves as the dedicated Engineering ProReady career advisor to CEAS international students (with an emphasis on graduate international students), in collaboration with relevant partners (International Students & Scholars Services, CEAS departments/units, campus Career Services, etc.), through scheduled appointments, drop-in sessions, and group advising delivered in-person and virtually.
Develops and facilitates dedicated Engineering ProReady career workshops (with an emphasis on graduate international students) in collaboration with partners listed above.
In career advising and workshops, the Assistant Director may focus primarily on topics including career exploration, internship and job search strategy, pursuing relevant experiences (research, study abroad, student orgs, leadership), interview preparation, utilization of CPT/OPT, with an emphasis on international and graduate-international students.
Collaborates with the Engineering ProReady Employer Relations team, CEAS alumni, faculty, and professional networks to know the latest with employer recruitment practices.
Tracks and reports student appointment notes and program participation data in alignment with Engineering ProReady and campus Career Services protocols.
Manages technology and platforms related to area of responsibility.

Program Management and Evaluation:

Serves as the CEAS liaison to the campus International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office and attends monthly International Student & Scholars Network meetings.
Collaborates with key collaborators in CEAS academic departments to integrate Engineering ProReady career development into the curriculum.
Tracks and assesses Engineering ProReady career advising, programming, and student career outcomes that align with key performance indicators of the Engineering ProReady initiative, CEAS Strategic Vision, ABET accreditation, and other campus data initiatives. Assesses career advising and program effectiveness and recommends data-informed improvements.
Assesses career advising and program effectiveness and recommends data-informed improvements.
Is responsible for budget planning related to Engineering ProReady career advising and programming in collaboration with the Sr. Director of Student Professional Development, ensuring Engineering ProReady financial resources are allocated effectively.

Additional Duties as Assigned:

Attends Engineering ProReady, CEAS, or related meetings at the direction of the CEAS Sr. Director of Career & Professional Development.
Develops professional skills and knowledge, knows the latest with relevant trends and practices in career advising (both general and CEAS-specific), and participates in relevant professional development.
Given the changing nature of work and Engineering ProReady's commitment to be adaptable and innovative as the nature of our work and students' needs change, the Assistant/Associate Director will assume duties as assigned by the CEAS Sr. Director of Student Professional Development.

What You Should Know

Position will work in accordance to CU Engineering hybrid work policy.

What We Can Offer

The starting salary range for this position is $75,000 - $82,000 annually. Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree. Equivalent combination of education, credentials, and experience may substitute.
Five years professional experience, which may include; career services or experiential learning in an educational or non-profit setting, advising/coaching/counseling experience with an emphasis on career or workforce development, experience serving international student populations, student services, academic advising, professional recruitment, or related experience.

What You Will Need

Passion and experience working to support international, graduate, and undergraduate students.
Cultural competencies and experience working with a diverse student body.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to build rapport and guide students through the career advising process, effectively communicate to internal and external groups, and proven presentation skills.
Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously while working collaboratively and independently.
Ability to manage and develop professional and student staff.
Knowledge of career advising and development frameworks.
Skill in analyzing data and implementing strategic, data-informed decisions.
Flexibility in working hours to accommodate evening and weekend programs.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that describes how your background and experience align with this position.

You may be asked to provide references at a later time.

Please apply by June 22, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-Director-of-Engineering-ProReady-Career-Advising/65040