Director of Student Professional Development Center

Department Contact: Bryan Ashenbaum 646-8160

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The College of Business is seeking a Director for the Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD). The Director will lead initiatives that prepare students for career success through professional development programming employer engagement and experiential learning opportunities. Working closely with college leadership faculty employers alumni and community partners the Director will develop and implement strategies that enhance student career readiness strengthen workforce connections and support the colleges mission of developing future business leaders.

Position Details

PositionTitle: Director of Student Professional Development Center

College/Division: Business College

Department: 340001-BUSINESS COLLEGE

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $70000 - $85000

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status :Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) Director is responsible for leading efforts within the College of Business to ready our students for the professional workforce. This role engages prospective students builds relationships with key stakeholders and promotes academic programs through a variety of outreach and marketing collaboration with college leadership this position helps develop and deliver initiatives that enhance student learning professional readiness and career success. Job responsibilities include:

Manage the day-to-day operations budget and resources of the Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) ensuring it remains a student-friendly and accessible space.
Assist with establishing goals objectives metrics and assessment processes aligned with the Colleges strategic plan.
Coordinate College of Business (COB) Professional Development Seminars once per semester. Includes planning logistics ensuring sufficient volunteers for mock interviews & workshops etc.
Coordinate student signups for mock interviews and Mentors on Call program. Ensure sufficient body of professional volunteers for these initiatives.
Work with Executive-in-Residence to plan for student advising.
Provide resume review and career advising for COB students.
Develop and maintain relationships with employers alumni donors and community partners to expand opportunities and resources for students.
Work closely with internal partners e.g. COB planning officer recruiting specialist and NMSU Aggie Career Studio.
Develop plans for COB career events and coordinate/plan these events once initiated.
Track COB internship and post-graduation placements and track COB alumni career progression.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
Associates Degree 11 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors degree 9 years of relevant experience. Masters degree or higher preferred.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Required Experience:

Director