Amber C. Slade
Associate Director of Career, Academic, and Personal Exploration (Cape) @Guilford College
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Director of Career, Academic, and Personal Exploration (Cape) @Guilford College
Lead campus-wide initiatives advancing student and alumni career development, aligning programs with institutional and post-graduate success goals based in NACE competencies and career development theories -Curate and deliver high-impact programming (industry workshops, graduate school/career fairs, and alumni panels, both in-person and virtual) to support career transitions and advancement-Build and maintain partnerships with employers, credentialing programs, and graduate institutions to expand career pathways and alumni-facing resources-Drive employer engagement strategy, hosting discovery calls, leveraging Handshake, and aligning outreach with evolving career trajectories-Supervise and mentor a team of academic and career advisors, fostering a culture of inclusion, growth, and high performance-Design onboarding programs for advisors to ensure consistent, quality support services-Advise a diverse caseload of ~80 students, providing career coaching, graduate school preparation, and academic guidance-Oversee internship registration and coordination in partnership with the Registrar, enhancing experiential learning and post-college readiness-Use data tools to assess program impact, track outcomes, and inform strategy improvements-Partner with faculty and department chairs to align curriculum with workforce trends and promote embedded career development-Lead faculty workshops and consultations on integrating career readiness into coursework and advising practices-Instruct academic and career readiness courses such as First Year Seminar, Junior Year Seminar, Road to Graduate School, the Culture of Work, and the Art and Practice of Journaling
EDUCATION
North Carolina Central University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Career Counseling
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science
ABOUT AMBER C. SLADE
I work at the intersection of higher education, career development, and mental health.Throughout my career in higher ed, I have seen how closely career decisions, identity development, academic readiness, and emotional well-being are connected. Students and professionals are often navigating pressure, expectations, and uncertainty at the same time they are trying to figure out who they are and where they belong.As Associate Director of CAPE at Guilford College, I lead programs focused on integrated advising, career readiness, and experiential learning. My work involves building equitable and sustainable systems that support student exploration, connecting students with employers, and helping them translate their education into purposeful career pathways.Alongside my work in higher education, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in the state of NC, providing therapy to adults, couples, and groups navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, grief, identity development, and overall uncertainty.I believe career development, education, and mental health should not exist in separate conversations. The work of building a life is deeply personal and lifelong. I am here to help others explore their options, enhance their self-trust, provide resources, and connect the dots.
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