Assistant Director, Business Career Services

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Position Title Assistant Director, Business Career Services Location Boone, NC Faculty Rank No Provide Rank N/A Position Number 086671 Department Business Career Services - 255015

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

The mission of the Walker College of Business is to deliver transformational educational experiences that prepare and inspire students to be ethical, innovative, and engaged business leaders who positively impact our community, both locally and globally. The college has an enrollment of approximately 3,600 undergraduate and over 180 graduate students and maintains accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Business Career Services exists to prepare future leaders through transformational career education and professional development. We aspire to guide students to have access to and leverage the tools and resources they need and are equipped and empowered to independently seek future opportunities and work that is fulfilling.

The Assistant Director will serve as part of a team which cultivates aspiring business leaders by delivering professional development and leadership opportunities which inspire and engage business students and connect their academic experience to the business world. In this capacity, the Assistant Director is expected to assist the Executive Director and Business Career Services team in the development, implementation, and management of short and long range strategic plans that are consistent with the mission and goals of the Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with student programming.
• Demonstrated experience with Appalachian students, staff, systems and procedures.
• Experience with Drupal, Banner, Access, Excel and/or Dashboard.
• 2-5 years of business, professional and/or higher education work experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated administrative, organizational and event management skills.
• Demonstrated experience with marketing and designing print materials.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• General experience with p-card processes and general purchasing.

License/Certification Required

Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Student Programming

• Career Fair: Support the planning and execution of signature events for as many as 1500 students and prospective employers at a time, providing event structure, staffing and management from concept to delivery under the direction of the Associate Director.
• Pre-Admissions: Counsel high school students on university programs and major selection and lead the WCOB team for Open House Tours, Inside Appalachian and all other pre-admission events. Walker Fellows are utilized in the delivery of building tours and pre-admission events.

Supervision

• Supervision of the Walker Fellows student employee team. Supervision includes training, performance evaluations, schedule creation and maintenance, create and maintain the operating budget and payroll and manage scheduling and coverage of all Walker Fellows for front desk and events.

Marketing and Communication

• Conceptualize, design and manage the Center's brand, advertising, and marketing materials (printed, online and programmatic).

Budgeting and Administration

• Monitor and reconciles departmental or program budget and tracks travel and office expenditures
• Supports Executive Director in management of overall budget based on fund allocations and overall spending
• In-depth knowledge of P Card purchasing policies and procedures and university policies and procedures
• Manage Center facilities including overall calendar management and room reservations for center events

Type of Position Full Time Position Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff No Suggested Salary Range $45,000-50,000 Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 07/13/2026 Closing Date 07/27/2026 Open Until Filled No Evaluation of Applications Begins 07/28/2026 Proposed Date of Hire 08/10/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references with contact information

Search Chair Name Amy Odom Search Chair Email odomah1@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55093 Posting Number 201501812P

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume
• List of References with Contact Information

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