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Stanbridge University

Assistant Director of Career Services

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $65K - $90K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ December 16th, 2025

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Stanbridge University is hiring an Assistant Director of Career Services to lead and manage career services strategies for students and alumni in nursing and allied health programs. The role involves developing employer partnerships, delivering career coaching, overseeing program development, and analyzing employment data to support licensure-aligned job placement and institutional goals.

Highlights
  • Lead and oversee career services initiatives, aligning strategies with accreditation and workforce needs.
  • Provide one-on-one and group career coaching focused on healthcare-specific job search skills.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare employers to enhance externship and placement opportunities.
  • Manage employer-facing events such as career fairs and recruiting panels.
  • Collaborate with academic programs to integrate career readiness into curricula.
  • Use CRM or career services systems to track and report employment outcomes and student engagement metrics.
  • Require proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and career services or CRM platforms.
  • Bachelor’s degree and experience in career services, workforce development, or student advising are required.
  • Preferred experience includes healthcare education, leadership roles, and knowledge of healthcare licensure and hiring practices.
  • Compensation ranges from $65,000 to $90,000 annually, based on education and experience.

Assistant Director of Career Services Full Description

Stanbridge University, a premier leader in nursing and allied health education, is dedicated to preparing compassionate, skilled healthcare professionals through innovative, service-driven learning. The Assistant Director of Career Services plays a critical leadership role in advancing this mission by overseeing career services strategy, strengthening employer partnerships, driving licensure-aligned employment outcomes, and ensuring high-quality career readiness support for students and alumni across all programs.
This role combines hands-on student engagement with program leadership, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration to support institutional goals related to graduate employability, accreditation, and workforce alignment.

Key Responsibilities:
Career Services Leadership & Strategy-
  •  Provide leadership and operational oversight for career services initiatives supporting students and alumni across nursing and allied health programs. 
  •  Partner with senior leadership, academic leadership, and program directors to align career services strategies with licensure requirements, workforce needs, and accreditation standards. 
  •  Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of career services policies, workflows, and service delivery models. 
  •  Mentor and support Career Services staff through coaching, training, and performance feedback, as applicable. 
Career Coaching & Student Development-
  •  Deliver advanced one-on-one and group career coaching, including resume development, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, and healthcare-specific job search strategies. 
  •  Conduct behavioral and competency-based mock interviews using recruiter-level best practices. 
  •  Assess student strengths, competencies, and career goals to guide appropriate employment pathways aligned with program outcomes and licensure expectations. 
  •  Design and facilitate career readiness workshops informed by current healthcare hiring trends and employer expectations. 
Employer Relations & Workforce Partnerships-
  •  Lead the identification, development, and management of employer relationships with hospitals, clinics, long-term care providers, rehabilitation centers, and other healthcare organizations. 
  •  Oversee proactive outreach, prospecting, and relationship-building efforts to expand employer networks, externship pipelines, and graduate placement opportunities. 
  •  Serve as a key liaison between employers, faculty, and students to communicate workforce needs and hiring expectations. 
  •  Support and oversee employer-facing events including career fairs, employer panels, on-campus recruiting events, and networking forums. 
Program Development & Collaboration-
  •  Oversee the development of career resources such as job search guides, competency-based resume templates, interview tools, and market-specific materials. 
  •  Collaborate with academic programs to integrate career readiness into the student lifecycle. 
  •  Contribute employer and labor market insights to institutional planning, program development, and continuous improvement efforts. 
Data Tracking, Reporting & Continuous Improvement-
  •  Monitor and report on key metrics including student engagement, placement outcomes, alumni employment data, and employer activity using CRM or career services management systems. 
  •  Analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend strategic enhancements. 
  •  Support data reporting related to accreditation, regulatory requirements, and institutional effectiveness. 
  •  Maintain current knowledge of healthcare hiring trends, credentialing requirements, licensure pathways, and regulatory changes impacting employment outcomes. 

Additional Responsibilities-
  •  Represent Stanbridge University at industry events, professional associations, and employer meetings. 
  •  Attend trainings, conferences, and professional development activities to remain current in career services and higher education best practices. 
  •  Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional objectives. 

Qualifications:
Required-
  •  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. 
  •  Demonstrated experience in career services, workforce development, advising, or student services. 
  •  Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. 
  •  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and career services or CRM platforms. 
  •  Strong organizational, analytical, and time management abilities. 
  •  Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment. 
Preferred-
  •  Experience in higher education, healthcare education, or workforce development. 
  •  Experience supervising or leading staff or programs. 
  •  Knowledge of healthcare licensure pathways, credentialing, and industry hiring practices. 
  •  Confidence in conducting proactive outreach, including cold calls and strategic employer engagement. 
  •  Experience with job placement metrics, accreditation reporting, or institutional effectiveness data. 

Compensation:
$65,000-$90,000/yr. (Compensation is based on education and experience.)

Conditions of Employment:
  •  A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process. 
  •  Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office (unless otherwise noted). 
  •  Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards. 
  •  Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 
  •  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Work Environment:
  •  Standard office/classroom/lab or clinical setting. 
  •  Duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or computer workstation. 
  •  May include time spent in skills labs or bedside environments as required by the program. 
  •  Subject to frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment, and demanding timelines. 
Physical Demands:
  •  Regularly sits for extended periods. 
  •  Physical ability to perform program- or department-related duties. 
  •  Proficient in using electronic keyboards and office equipment. 
  •  Effective verbal communication via phone and in person. 
  •  Ability to read fine print, operate computers, and understand voices clearly. 
  •  Able to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10–25 pounds as needed. 
Employee Benefits:
  •  Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) 
  •  Retirement Plan (401k) 
  •  Exciting university events 
  •  Seasonal motivational health and wellness challenges 
  •  Work/Life Balance initiatives 
  •  Onsite wellness program / Staff Chiropractor 
  •  Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) 
  •  Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) 
  •  Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) 

Institutional Values:
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Stanbridge University’s motto, “Strength through Diversity,” reflects our deep commitment to honoring the diverse backgrounds of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities. We strive to build an inclusive learning environment and uphold anti-discrimination practices in all aspects of university life. 
  • Innovation and Technology: We embrace cutting-edge technology to enhance student learning through interactive, hands-on experiences, including virtual reality and simulation labs—ensuring students are prepared for the demands of modern healthcare practice. 
  • Community Engagement: Through initiatives such as Stanbridge outREACH, students are empowered to give back to local and global communities, cultivating compassion, civic responsibility, and social awareness. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Stanbridge University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.