Chapman University
Assistant Dean for Placement & Career Services
🇺🇸 Orange, CA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $120K - $135K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ September 5th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Chapman University is hiring an Assistant Dean for Placement & Career Services. The Assistant Dean manages all staff in the Argyros College career services office to maximize student employment rates and median salaries at graduation, while providing personalized career advancement programs and cultivating external job leads. Reporting to the Dean, the role also involves strategic leadership, accreditation support, alumni relations, and collaboration with university departments.
Highlights
- Oversee career placement staff and services for undergraduate and graduate students at Argyros College.
- Maximize student job placement rates and median salary outcomes at graduation.
- Develop and administer personalized career advancement services including career coaching and internship management.
- Cultivate external relationships to source job leads and enhance networking opportunities.
- Serve on the Argyros College Senior Leadership Team advising on strategic and tactical issues.
- Lead activities related to accreditation, rankings, alumni relations, and collaborate with admissions and graduate offices.
- Plan and organize career-related events such as industry panels and career retreats.
- Ensure professional development of Career Services staff with current expertise in career preparation.
- MBA required from an AACSB-accredited institution.
- Compensation range: $120,000 to $135,000 annually.
Assistant Dean for Placement & Career Services Full Description
Assistant Dean for Placement & Career Services
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title | Assistant Dean for Placement & Career Services
Position Type | Regular
Job Number | SA65824
Full or Part Time | full-time 40 hours weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification | Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range | $120,000 -$135,000
Pay Range Information | Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
Position Type | Regular
Job Number | SA65824
Full or Part Time | full-time 40 hours weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification | Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range | $120,000 -$135,000
Pay Range Information | Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary | The Assistant Dean for Placement and Career Services oversees all staff in the Argyros College office of career services. This role is responsible for maximizing the percentage of students with jobs at graduation and median salaries. The Career Office services undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to placing students, the Assistant Dean oversees the planning and administration of personalized career advancement services, including programs designed to prepare students for all aspects of the career search process. The Assistant Dean cultivates external relationships to generate and identify job leads, enhance professional networking opportunities and assist students in selecting career paths.Reporting to the Dean of Argyros College, The Assistant Dean for Placement and Career Services will serve as a critical participant of the senior leadership team of Argyros College. This position will be a strategic partner to the Dean, advising on major strategic and tactical issues. The Assistant Dean will also gather information for ranking and accreditation, lead alumni relations efforts, collaborate with university admissions and the Argyros Graduate office, and ensure attendance at career-related events. Candidate must have an MBA from an AACSB accredited college is required.
Responsibilities | Placement Maximize the percentage of students with jobs at graduation. Maximize median salaries of students. Take personal responsibility for placement of Full-Time MBAs. Oversee development of personalized career plan for all students, including career exploration, recruiting preparation and internships and career readiness. Provide individual career coaching to students regarding career planning, self-assessment, resume writing, interviewing, and social media presence. Lead external efforts to source job leads and develop professional networking resources, including mentors. Manage internship programs.
Senior Leadership Team Serve as a member of the Argyros College Senior Leadership Team. Advise Dean on strategic and major tactical issues. Assist in preparation of reports for accreditation and rankings. Assist in donor and corporate relations. Manage alumni relations.
Career Services Plan and organize career related events, including industry panels, “meet the firms”, career retreats, UG Admissions events, etc. Ensure the professional development of Career Services staff to provide state-of-the-art expertise on career preparation and job search. Offer services to assist students in developing career interests. Develop network of mentors.
Required Qualifications | MBA at AACSB Accredited College. Demonstrated leadership ability. Significant experience in career services at a business school, corporation, or placement firm. Ability to identify current market trends. Ability to represent Argyros College effectively with corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and significant donors. Strong desire to transform students lives by launching and accelerating career. Deep knowledge of current placement practices in career coaching, resume preparation, interview skills, social media presence. Deep knowledge of career opportunities, including compensation, growth paths, and requirements to assist students in developing career paths.
Desired Qualifications |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
Minimum Number of References |
Maximum Number of References |
Responsibilities | Placement Maximize the percentage of students with jobs at graduation. Maximize median salaries of students. Take personal responsibility for placement of Full-Time MBAs. Oversee development of personalized career plan for all students, including career exploration, recruiting preparation and internships and career readiness. Provide individual career coaching to students regarding career planning, self-assessment, resume writing, interviewing, and social media presence. Lead external efforts to source job leads and develop professional networking resources, including mentors. Manage internship programs.
Senior Leadership Team Serve as a member of the Argyros College Senior Leadership Team. Advise Dean on strategic and major tactical issues. Assist in preparation of reports for accreditation and rankings. Assist in donor and corporate relations. Manage alumni relations.
Career Services Plan and organize career related events, including industry panels, “meet the firms”, career retreats, UG Admissions events, etc. Ensure the professional development of Career Services staff to provide state-of-the-art expertise on career preparation and job search. Offer services to assist students in developing career interests. Develop network of mentors.
Required Qualifications | MBA at AACSB Accredited College. Demonstrated leadership ability. Significant experience in career services at a business school, corporation, or placement firm. Ability to identify current market trends. Ability to represent Argyros College effectively with corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and significant donors. Strong desire to transform students lives by launching and accelerating career. Deep knowledge of current placement practices in career coaching, resume preparation, interview skills, social media presence. Deep knowledge of career opportunities, including compensation, growth paths, and requirements to assist students in developing career paths.
Desired Qualifications |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
Minimum Number of References |
Maximum Number of References |
Pre-screening Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
Optional Documents
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Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6815
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© 2019 CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Us
Office of Human Resources
One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
TalentServices@chapman.edu
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
Office of Human Resources
One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
TalentServices@chapman.edu
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
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