Associate Director, Career Center - Career Development and Education

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K 💻 Career Services 🗓️ March 3rd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring an Associate Director, Career Center - Career Development and Education. The role involves leading career counseling services, overseeing curriculum development and instruction for IDS 120 courses, coordinating career events, and promoting best practices in career development and training staff. The Associate Director also assesses program effectiveness, liaises with faculty and students, and supports the success of the Career Center.

Highlights

Lead and coordinate a comprehensive approach to career counseling and advising based on career development theory.
Research and analyze career development trends, provide training and update staff on best practices.
Review and evaluate career development tools and assessments.
Oversee curriculum development and review for IDS 120 (Exploring Majors and Careers) and teach courses as needed.
Provide individual career guidance to students and alumni.
Serve as liaison to an assigned college and foster faculty and student relationships.
Promote Career Center programs through presentations and participation in professional organizations.
Maintain competency through professional development and continuous learning.
Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, student affairs, higher education administration, or related field, with at least three years of relevant experience including supervision and teaching.
Proposed salary is $60,000 annually; familiarity with assessment tools and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential preferred.