Job Details

Assistant Director - Career Center

Position Number: 7304889
Location: Allendale, MI
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Assistant Director - Career Center

Grand Rapids, MI (Pew Campus)
Full Time
R104686

This position works as part of the Career Center team, providing career advising to current and alumni learners. They will collaborate with faculty and staff on career presentations and initiatives within their academic areas as well as engage with employers to stay current on hiring trends.

Salary & Benefits:
Minimum starting salary of $54,000, commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Essential Functions:

Provide career advising to current students and alumni, with an emphasis on Engineering, Data, Technology, Science and Research based programs and career paths

Conduct group and classroom presentations on career relevant topics for current and prospective students and alumni.

Connect with employers to facilitate learning and recruitment opportunities between employers and students / alumni.

Assist with preparation of career fairs, employer panels and employment workshops / events for students and alumni.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to support internship and career development activities.

Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

Required Qualifications and Education

Bachelor's degree with experience in training, development, advising, and presenting.

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate on cross-functional teams.

Strong interpersonal, advising and presentation skills.

Demonstrated experience in employment industry collaboration and event planning.

Understanding of career decision making and development.

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Professional experience working in a STEM related field.

Experience with OPT/CPT.

Demonstrated ability to create and deliver effective presentations.

Demonstrated understanding of career planning and job search tools such as Handshake.

How to Apply:

Attach your cover letter and resume, these documents are required. Applications missing required documents will not be considered . The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact department Lori Staggs (staggsl@gvsu.edu). If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Deadline:

Application review begins July 21, 2026, and this posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

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