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Arizona State University is hiring a Director for the Fulton Schools Engineering Career Center. The Director will lead a team to deliver comprehensive career development services, integrating AI and data analytics to personalize student engagement and meet workforce demands. The role requires strategic collaboration with stakeholders to enhance career readiness, support economic development, and foster industry partnerships.

Highlights

Lead strategic vision and operation of the Fulton Schools Career Center aligned with university goals.
Manage a team of career services professionals including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
Implement AI-powered platforms and leverage data analytics to improve career services and predict job market trends.
Design innovative career readiness programs focused on engineering, computing, and technology students.
Develop targeted supports and culturally responsive programming for international students' career success.
Cultivate strategic partnerships with employers, alumni, and industry leaders to enhance recruitment pipelines.
Utilize labor market data for continuous program evaluation and reporting to stakeholders.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 5 years relevant experience with 2 years managerial experience, and expertise in AI integration in career or workforce development.
Preferred experience with STEM populations, strategic planning, employer-university relations, and fostering inclusive and equitable career education.
Salary range: $95,000 to $125,000 per year, dependent on experience.

Director, Fulton Schools Engineering Career Center Full Description

Job Profile:Administrative Operations Manager 2

Job Family:Administrative Operations

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$125,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications
:Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (FSE) at Arizona State University invites applications for an innovative, visionary, and tech-savvy leader to serve as Director of the Fulton Schools Career Center.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with FSE stakeholders including development teams, marketing, undergraduate and graduate program directors, faculty and administrators to contribute to the experiential learning and overall career readiness of our graduates.

The Director will lead a high-performing team to develop and deliver a comprehensive suite of career development services, while strategically leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and emerging technologies to scale impact, personalize student engagement, and meet the evolving demands of a global workforce.

This role will drive cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, integrating career readiness into the student experience and contributing meaningfully to economic development, industry engagement, and innovation initiatives. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute their workforce expertise to various university initiatives, statewide economic development efforts, and corporate engagement activities.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000 per year; DOE.

Essential Duties:

Strategic Leadership
- Establish and execute the vision and strategic direction of the Career Center in alignment with FSE and university-wide goals.
- Oversee a team of career services professionals. Lead hiring, training, development, and performance evaluation.
- Develop and manage the Career Center's budget, identifying opportunities for strategic investment in innovation and growth.
- Promote and uphold ethical practices, accessibility, and principles across all services and interactions.
- Stay informed of emerging standards in career services and workforce development, including AI ethics and digital equity.
AI & Technology Integration
- Evaluate, adopt, and oversee the implementation of AI-powered career platforms, predictive analytics, and personalized learning tools to scale services and improve outcomes.
- Leverage machine learning insights to anticipate job market trends, recommend career pathways, and match domestic and international students with relevant opportunities.
Program Innovation & Execution
- Design and implement innovative career readiness initiatives tailored to engineering, computing, and technology students.
- Create scalable experiential learning opportunities, including internships, co-ops, micro-internships, and research placements.
International Student Career Success
- Develop targeted strategies and resources to support the career readiness and employment outcomes of international students, including employer education, immigration policy guidance in collaboration with relevant university offices, and culturally responsive programming.
Industry Engagement & Partnerships
- Cultivate, sustain, and grow strategic partnerships with employers, alumni, and industry leaders to expand pipelines for recruitment and experiential learning.
- Lead initiatives that bridge academic learning with real-world skills and workforce needs through data-informed talent strategies.
Data-Driven Planning & Evaluation
- Utilize advanced analytics and labor market data to continuously assess program effectiveness, optimize resource allocation, and inform strategic planning.
- Prepare data-rich reports for institutional stakeholders, accrediting bodies, rankings agencies, and employer partners.

Desired Qualifications:

Proven record of progressive leadership in career development, talent acquisition, higher education, or corporate workforce development.
Demonstrated experience integrating AI technologies or intelligent systems into student services, HR tech, or career development platforms.
Expertise in supervising diverse teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
Strong strategic planning and organizational skills, with an ability to lead through change and drive innovation.
Experience working with engineering, computing, or STEM populations.
Deep understanding of current and future employment trends, digital transformation, and the role of AI in the workforce.
Proficiency in using data to drive program decisions and assess ROI.
Background in employer-university relations, corporate engagement, or economic development is a plus.
Knowledge of student development theory, career development frameworks, and best practices in equitable career education.
Commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion, access, and student success.

Working Environment:

Activities include extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.

Department Statement:

At the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, we are delivering a world-class learning experience for our students and advancing research and innovation — all at scale. The Fulton Schools research enterprise leads use-inspired research and key national initiatives, including the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub, accelerating microelectronics and workforce development for the Department of Defense. We also lead the Electrified Processes for Industry Without Carbon Clean Energy Manufacturing Institute, supported by the Department of Energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen manufacturing. As the lead institution for the Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency, we enhance homeland security operations through advanced tools and technologies. Additionally, we lead an NSF Engineering Research Center developing sustainable civil infrastructure and partner with another ERC advancing clean water technology.

The Fulton Schools hosts numerous research centers that leverage faculty expertise to drive engineering innovation and entrepreneurship across four interdisciplinary impact areas: Climate Technology Solutions, Competitive Manufacturing in an Advanced Economy, National and Economic Security, and Technology-Enhanced Health and Medicine. Our faculty are achieving excellence at scale, positioning the Fulton Schools among the nation's top engineering colleges for invention disclosures, U.S. patents, and startups.

We are an engineering school on the rise at the nation's most innovative university, situated in the heart of its fastest-growing metropolitan area. The breadth of our faculty's research interests and interdisciplinary approach, along with over 50 graduate and 27 undergraduate degree programs, creates a strong foundation for collaboration and the advancement of ideas that contribute to a more sustainable and livable global future.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering follows a framework of values designed to distinguish our practice and guide daily decisions in our academic, research, corporate engagement and entrepreneurial endeavors. These values influence how we recognize, reward and communicate our achievements. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

Cultivate excellence.
Deliver innovation that matters.
Encourage bold thinking.
Foster a community of learning and collaboration.
Build a foundation for all to be successful.

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include: health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.

Location:Off-Campus: Mesa/Tempe

Funding:No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workdayusing the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$14298.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

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