Assistant Director of Career Development Services and Internships
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be qualified.
Please Note:
* A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
* If it is determined that no applicants meet the minimum competency, education, and experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
* Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
* Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
* Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
* Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
* If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.
Position Details
Classification Information
| Position Classification Title |
Student Career Services Professional, Specialist |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Position Class |
89668 |
Position Overview
| Position Summary |
*This is an internal posting, available only to current employees at Winston-Salem State University*
Assistant Director of Career Development Services for Internships
The primary responsibility of this position is to lead, develop and deliver comprehensive student internship, career development and student placement services in support of students' educational, occupational and personal growth.
Some evening and weekend hours will be required.
Responsiblities include:
- Oversee the unit's experiential learning programs, covering both paid and unpaid internships.
- Build and maintain working relationships with faculty to support departmental internships and advertise all internships.
- Work with faculty and staff to promote cooperative relationships that will result in internship opportunities for students.
- Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with local and national employers who can provide experiential learning and employment options for students.
- Aggressively research and contact local companies and organizations to build networking and internship programs; this includes site visits.
- Consult with employers regarding optimal marketing strategies to connect students to internships and jobs and to collaborate on events and workshops.
- Provide students with guidance and information regarding career research, options and decision making, goal setting, job searching, and the graduate school application process.
- Assist students with the graduate school application process by providing them with information about the research process, graduate admissions exams, and essay writing.
- Coordinate additional activities including: internship site visits, intern spotlights, internship fairs and other special programming.
- Assist with employer and student communication, as well as, scheduling space and interviews for the on-campus interviewing process that generates student interviews annually
- Provide general administrative support to employer relations leadership and staff including meeting scheduling and planning.
- Collaborate with campus partners to administer/support student access and opportunity programs
- Provide opportunities for career exploration and education, career advising and planning, the development of job search skills and strategies, networking and interviewing skills, and connection to internship and employment options.
- Manage all aspects of the internship program including strategies, services, personnel, and budget.
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Position Information
| Position Number |
519012 |
| Working Position Title |
Assistant Director of Career Development Services and Internships |
| Building and Room No. |
Hill Hall, 216 |
| Appointment Type |
Permanent Full-Time |
| If Time Limited. |
No |
| Appointment Length. |
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Requirements and Preferences
| Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies |
Not Mandatory |
| Normal Work Schedule |
8-5, M-F, Occasional evenings and weekends |
| Department Required Skills |
- Bachelors degree in Business or other relevant subject area.
- Five years of career services experience in a higher education setting or any equivalent combination in the area of career and professional development.
- Experience with executing special events.
- Record of successful outreach to fulfill business/industry needs and develop strong employer partnerships.
- Demonstrated knowledge of career development and advising of diverse populations.
- Proficient in the Microsoft office package (Word, Excel, Outlook), presentation software, the internet and use of social media for educational purposes.
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
- Excellent communication, organizational, time management and planning skills.
- Experience developing, implementing and conducting career workshops and programs.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team oriented individual that is able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Ability to develop and present workshops on topics concerning co-op, career planning and job search strategies.
- Ability to provide and analyze statistical data for periodic and end of year reporting.
- Current knowledge of the job market and occupations, business relations and area companies.
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| Required License or Certification |
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| Valid US Driver's License |
No |
| Commercial Driver's License Required |
No |
| Physical Required |
No |
| List any other medical/drug tests required |
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Posting Details
Posting Details
| Internal Posting Only |
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| Time Limited Position |
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| Appointment Length |
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| Salary |
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| Open Date |
01/26/2026 |
| Close Date |
02/03/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions Summary |
Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be qualified.
Please Note:
* A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
* If it is determined that no applicants meet the minimum competency, education, and experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
* Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
* Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
* Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
* Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
* If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
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Winston Salem State University
Jan 26, 2026