ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Aug 3, 2024 - The Assistant Director excels in a dynamic, goal-driven environment, adept at enhancing student experiences through career education and corporate partnerships. With proficiency in developing career programming and mentoring, this individual also brings expertise in facilitating workshops and personal development sessions. Their leadership is marked by a commitment to high ethical standards and effective communication, underpinned by a solid foundation in career assessment tools and a track record of successful program management.
Summary of Assistant Director Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Entertainment Management with 3 years of Experience
- Experience working directly with university students that includes undergraduate curriculum and/or teaching.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office365 Suite
- Demonstrate proficiency in using instructional software, such as Canvas.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Evidence that the individual will contribute to the CSU Honors Program mission and curriculum.
- Evidence that the individual can work independently in areas of responsibility, and to develop creative solutions to solving problems and achieving goals.
- Experience using academic or similar databases (e.g., Microsoft Access) that relate directly to the responsibilities of the position.
- Evidence that the individual can interact positively and work well with other Honors team members.
- Ability to exercise judgment, operate independently, and manage competing and changing work priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a high-performing and inclusive team by setting clear direction, providing a positive work environment, regular feedback and coaching, and building capability.
- A commitment to continuous improvement, working in new ways and a demonstrated ability to lead, implement, and respond positively to change.
2. BS in Communications with 2 years of Experience
- Experience working in a goal-oriented environment with demonstrated success in achieving desired outcomes.
- Knowledge of program-related markets including employment and hiring trends and experience developing relevant career education programming.
- Preferred experience managing and developing corporate relationships for hiring and mentoring.
- Experience coaching and supporting students for personal and/or professional development and guiding them to achieve individual goals.
- Experience facilitating panels, leading workshops, and/or teaching career-related courses.
- Experience successfully coordinating projects, developing programs, and implementing academic initiatives to augment program operating policies/procedures and enhance student experience.
- Proven experience effectively revising and providing feedback on resumes, cover letters, and other professional communication tools.
- Training and experience administering and interpreting career assessment inventories preferred, including but not limited to the MBTI, CareerLeader, and StrengthsFinder.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- High degree of maturity and professional ethics.
- Strong leadership, management, and planning skills.
- Strong work ethic, high standards, and accountability.
- Effective at multitasking and time/resource management.
3. BS in Television Production with 4 years of Experience
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills required.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a key attention to detail required.
- Must be a team player with strong people skills which promotes a collaborative work environment.
- Must have a strong working knowledge of standards of practice within the ACS and OCFS child welfare system.
- Must have strong expertise in CNNX (Connections) and other industry-supported tracking systems.
- Proficiency in managing multiple priorities and achieving project deadlines, while maintaining flexibility and adjusting priorities
- Must have a commitment to work from a trauma-informed, strength-based, and youth and family development perspective.
- Have a warm, inviting and positive attitude as will be interacting daily with children and parents
- Be organized and like a neat workspace.
- Be on feet problem solver -as no two days in childcare are EVER the same
- Have or have pending a NY Teaching Certificate
- Able to follow direction as well as lead
- Flexible to work in the classroom for children 6 weeks- 5 as well as complete office tasks including phone and computer skills
- Have childcare experience. Bilingual ( Spanish) and Strong computer proficiency.
4. BA in Creative Writing with 1 year of Experience
- Previous management experience and Knowledge of RAI MDS
- Current knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents, infection control, principles of adult education and quality improvement
- Demonstrated superior leadership and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, computerized resident care and assessment programs
- Knowledge of applicable legislation, current nursing and healthcare practices
- Demonstrates concern and interest in providing quality care and service to residents
- Demonstrated experience in program or project management
- Ability to oversee and analyze program and/or project outputs, aims, objectives, and manage risk.
- High-level analytical and research skills, including the ability to research, review and evaluate projects and/or programs, and coordinate strategic planning for long-term initiatives.
- Well-developed communication skills
- Ability to negotiate outcomes and deliver high-quality written policy advice on complex and sensitive issues to diverse audiences.
- A proven ability to develop, maintain and harness productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as using networks to develop policy and provide advice.