Chapman University
Assistant Director for Placement and Career Services
🇺🇸 Orange, CA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $69K - $70K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ September 5th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Chapman University is hiring an Assistant Director for Placement and Career Services. This role leads placement efforts for accounting, finance, and management science students at both graduate and undergraduate levels, managing employer relationships, coaching students on career preparation, and organizing career-related events to maximize job placement and median salaries.
Highlights
- Lead placement initiatives for accounting, finance, and management science students.
- Provide individual career coaching including resume writing, interviewing, and negotiation skills.
- Manage internship programs and relationships with employers and alumni.
- Organize and market career-related events such as industry panels and career retreats.
- Serve as liaison for the Accounting Society, the Hoag Center, and industry interest groups.
- Requires availability on some evenings and weekends.
- Compensation range: $68,640 - $70,000 annually.
- Required qualifications include strong communication skills and ability to represent Argyros College effectively.
- Desired qualifications include a business degree from an AACSB accredited college and experience in career services.
- Responsible for maximizing students' job placement rates and median salaries at graduation.
Assistant Director for Placement and Career Services Full Description
Assistant Director for Placement and 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.
Position Title | Assistant Director for Placement and Career Services
Position Type | Regular
Job Number | SA65924
Full or Part Time | full-time 40 hours weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification | Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range | $68,640 - $70,000
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 | SA65924
Full or Part Time | full-time 40 hours weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification | Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range | $68,640 - $70,000
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 Director for Career Services leads the placement efforts for accounting, finance, and management science students at both the graduate and undergraduate level. This position manages relationships with employers, coaches’ students, and takes responsibility for placement outcomes of MS in Finance, Accounting, and Business Analytics students. The Assistant Director coaches’ students and provides resources on all aspects of career preparation including resume writing, interviewing, and negotiations. This role also assists in the organization and marketing of career-related events. The Assistant Director works with the Accounting Society, the Hoag Center, and industry interest groups. This position requires availability on some evenings and weekends. This position is responsible for maximizing the percentage of students with jobs at graduation and median salaries.
Responsibilities | Placement Maximize the percentage of accounting, finance, and management science students with jobs at graduation. Maximize median salaries for these students. Provide individual career coaching to students regarding career planning, self-assessment, resume writing, interviewing, and social media presence. Manage internship programs in related fields.
Industry Engagement Manage relationships with employers. Represent Argyros College at relevant industry events. Manage relations with accounting, management science, and finance alumni. Serve as liaison for the Accounting Society.
Career Services Plan and organize career related events, including industry panels, “meet the firms”, career retreats, UG Admissions events, etc. Develop a network of mentors for students.
Required Qualifications | Ability to represent Argyros College effectively with industry partners and alumni. Strong desire to transform students’ lives by launching and accelerating career opportunities. Excellent written and communication skills.
Desired Qualifications | Business Degree from an AACSB Accredited College. Experience in career services at a business school, corporation, or placement firm. Ability to identify current market trends.
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 accounting, finance, and management science students with jobs at graduation. Maximize median salaries for these students. Provide individual career coaching to students regarding career planning, self-assessment, resume writing, interviewing, and social media presence. Manage internship programs in related fields.
Industry Engagement Manage relationships with employers. Represent Argyros College at relevant industry events. Manage relations with accounting, management science, and finance alumni. Serve as liaison for the Accounting Society.
Career Services Plan and organize career related events, including industry panels, “meet the firms”, career retreats, UG Admissions events, etc. Develop a network of mentors for students.
Required Qualifications | Ability to represent Argyros College effectively with industry partners and alumni. Strong desire to transform students’ lives by launching and accelerating career opportunities. Excellent written and communication skills.
Desired Qualifications | Business Degree from an AACSB Accredited College. Experience in career services at a business school, corporation, or placement firm. Ability to identify current market trends.
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
- Letter of Recommendation 3
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One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6815
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9401 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618
© 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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