Associate Director, Career Center - Career Development and Education

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K 💻 Career Services 🗓️ March 1st, 2026

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Missouri State University is hiring an Associate Director, Career Center - Career Development and Education. This role leads and coordinates career counseling services, oversees curriculum development for IDS 120 courses, and supervises staff while promoting best practices in career development. The Associate Director also provides career guidance to students and alumni, builds relationships with faculty and students, and advances career center programs through presentations and professional engagement.

Highlights

Develops and supervises comprehensive career counseling and advising services in consultation with the Career Center Director.
Researches career development trends and provides ongoing training to staff on best practices.
Reviews and evaluates career development tools and resources to enhance service delivery.
Oversees curriculum development and teaches IDS 120 (Exploring Majors and Careers) courses as needed.
Acts as liaison to an assigned college, fostering collaboration with faculty and students.
Coordinates career events and promotes Career Center programs through presentations to students and organizations.
Requires a Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, student affairs, higher education administration, or a related field.
Minimum three years of experience in career counseling or academic advising with supervisory and teaching experience.
Proposed salary is $60,000 annually with a full-time regular exempt appointment.
Preferred qualifications include Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential, experience with research and assessment, and public speaking skills.