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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.
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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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Appalachian State University
Jul 14, 2026