Temporary Assistant Director - Career Services

Fisher College, a private four-year institution situated in the Back Bay district of Boston, is currently seeking to fill a temporary part-time position for an Assistant Director of Career Services. This assignment is expected to last approximately 90 days, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2025. The position offers a flexible schedule of up to 25 hours per week.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Assistant Director works with co-director in all areas of career services responsibilities including events, job placements, internship support and graduate outcomes.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching

• Teach one section of IS220 per semester (as needed)

Employer Relations

• Identify, develop, and maintain employer relationships in all industries and locales
• Conduct outreach to targeted organizations, including cold-calling, company site visits, and networking among local organizations, businesses and Fisher alumni to support student internships and post-graduate employment
• Promote the College and its students/graduates through participation in local, state, and regional organizations to develop employer relationships
• Build relationships with external audiences and alumni to facilitate guest speakers, field trip sites, and mentors
• Coordinate Job & Internship Fairs each year, on-campus recruitment activities, and other information sessions/ employer events that increases students’ access to job-readiness skills.

Student Relations

• Meet with students and alumni to provide career counseling and other support across all College sites and via email and telephone or video meeting
• Assist with resume writing, cover letter, and job search strategies and placements

• Plan and run all career programming such as classroom visits, and workshops

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree minimum.  Master’s degree preferred
• Experience building partnerships with businesses and agencies.
• Extensive knowledge of student and career development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in building collaborative relationships, conflict resolution, problem solving and decision making.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

As an equal opportunity/access employer and educator, Fisher College is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Fisher College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Employer and Educator