About Salem Academy and College:

Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls
and women in the country. Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to
innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all,
Salem has a rich 253-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who
are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts
education.
Salem Academy is a boarding and day college preparatory school with a focus on
interdisciplinary learning using STEAM, wellness and leadership. Salem College is the nation’s
only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health
leaders. Salem College has more than 40 full-time faculty and over 150 staff members who
support approximately 500 students including full-time undergraduates, part-time students and
graduate students. In 2023, Salem received a second $5M anonymous philanthropic gift equaling
its largest in history focused on enabling our health leadership transformation. Our graduates are
committed to making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place.
Niche lists Salem Academy as the No. 1 boarding school in North Carolina; No. 5 college prep
high school in North Carolina as well as the No. 1 college prep school in Greensboro/High
Point/Winston-Salem, NC area. Salem Academy has students from more than 10 states and 5
countries. Over 85% of the faculty and staff have a master’s degree or higher. Courses are
taught at the college prep, honors, AP and dual enrollment levels. The unique partnership and
shared campus with Salem College allow for collaboration with college faculty/staff on
curriculum ideas, club activities and more.
Recognized by the U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly, and the New York Times
Magazine as a top liberal arts college in the nation, Salem College continues to lead among
liberal arts colleges in social mobility and economic diversity. In 2023, U.S. News & World
Report ranked Salem College #2 among all national liberal arts colleges in America as a top
performer for social mobility. Salem performed as one of the best liberal arts colleges with the
highest percentage of Pell-eligible students graduating in four years. Out of 286 colleges in the
country, the New York Times Magazine ranked Salem College as #2 for economic diversity –

enrolling more economically disadvantaged students than its peers. This ranking is a reflection of
Salem’s commitment to making education accessible and affordable for all students. In another
2023 national ranking, Washington Monthly ranked Salem College as #4 in the nation for Pell-
eligible graduation rate, #8 in the country for earning performance, #14 best bang for your buck
college in the southeast, and #24 best liberal arts college in the U.S.
Salem Academy and College is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a vibrant college
town known as the “City of Arts and Innovation,” Winston-Salem is a lively academic
community, home to six institutions of higher education and more than 26,000 students. Winston
Salem has a collaborative and engaged academic community with strong private and public
schools, excellent healthcare systems, and affordable housing. The Winston-Salem area also
offers a rich variety of cultural opportunities and has a vibrant art and restaurant scene. Within a
few hours of campus are mountains for skiing, camping, or hiking; rivers for whitewater rafting;
and the beautiful ports and beaches of North and South Carolina.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Director of the Lucy Rose Center will coordinate the
implementation of a college-to-career readiness program that will support the successful
achievement of students’ life and career goals in the global 21 st century.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Career Services, aligned with the student affairs division and the college’s overall goals.
• Design, implement, and assess comprehensive career development and graduate school preparation programs, workshops, events, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Design, execute, and interpret internship programs and policies, maintaining inclusiveness and following legal and ethical guidelines.
• Develop and present individual and group advising around career exploration, developing plans of  study, major selection, and admission requirements for graduate and professional school, conduct  mock interviews and other preparatory workshops, and assist with facilitating committee letters for  professional schools in partnership with Health Sciences faculty.
• Provide personalized graduate school and career counseling and coaching to students and alums.
• Provide guidance on personal statement writing, academic interviewing, standardized test preparation strategies, and graduate school exploration.
• Provide guidance on resume writing, interviewing, job search strategies, and career exploration.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate career development and graduate school preparation into the curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty to help support students applying for National Competitive Scholarships (i.e., Fulbright, Rhodes, Marshall).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national employers to enhance internship and job placement opportunities for students.
• Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, national, and international graduate school admissions counselors to enhance graduate school access and opportunities for students.
• Develop and maintain a network of alums who can serve as mentors, internship supervisors, and potential employers.
• Coordinate on-campus career/internship/graduate school fairs and networking opportunities that connect students with potential employers and career mentors.
• Track and report employment and graduate school outcomes through the First Destinations survey model, using data to continually improve services and demonstrate the effectiveness of career programs.
• Assist the Dean of Students in assessing Key Performance Indicators related to Student Success and Career Readiness, such as student engagement and satisfaction, academic progress, retention, persistence through graduation, and job and graduate school placement. 
• Manage the department’s budget.
• Participate in various campus committees e.g., Orientation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Six years of related work experience
• Health professions advising experience and/or professional work experience in health-related organizations or fields
• Self-directed and demonstrated ability to work independently
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations including international students
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and emerging issues in student development and career services

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Any degree in a health-related field

Physical Functions:

While performing the responsibilities of the Director, the employee is required to sit for varying lengths of time; bend, reach, lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds; occasionally stand, walk, and kneel and regularly ascend/descend stairs; use hands and fingers to handle or feel and manipulate keys on a keyboard; perform extended periods of work at a computer workstation, view a computer monitor; perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and receive detailed information through oral communication; express and exchange ideas by means of spoken word; and work in an office setting.

Salem Academy and College is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.

For questions, contact Jennifer Borrero, Dean of Students at jennifer.borrero@salem.edu