Director of Career Development

Director of Career Development

• Develop and implement strategic goals for career development services aligned with institutional priorities and workforce needs.
• Support student career readiness through programs focused on career exploration, employability skills development, personal branding, and career preparation and placement.
• Use data and assessment practices to evaluate program effectiveness and improve student outcomes related to career readiness and employment.
• Develop and coordinate experiential learning opportunities, including internships, job shadowing, and employer-sponsored projects. 

• Manage the daily operations of the Career Development office.
• Supervise career development staff and support ongoing professional development initiatives.
• Develop annual goals, assessment measures, and program evaluations for career development initiatives.
• Manage departmental budget and resources effectively.
• Oversee career services technologies and resources that support student engagement and employer outreach. 

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with employers, alumni, and community organizations to expand experiential learning and career opportunities for students.
• Coordinate employer engagement activities, including career fairs, networking events, on-campus recruiting, and workshops.
• Participate in workforce development initiatives and maintain relationships with external partners to support experiential learning and student employment opportunities. 

• Collaborate with academic affairs, enrollment management, student success, and student affairs to support career readiness initiatives throughout the student experience.
• Partner with academic departments to support the incorporation of career competencies and experiential learning into academic programs.
• Collaborate with institutional research and other campus partners to track and report career-related outcomes.
• Support faculty and staff in promoting career development resources and opportunities for students.

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education, business, public administration, counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive professional experience in career services, workforce development, student success, or related areas in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in program development, employer engagement, and staff supervision.
• Strong understanding of career readiness competencies, employment trends, and workforce development practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

• Master’s degree in higher education, business, public administration, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience implementing new programs or initiatives.
• Experience developing employer partnerships and experiential learning opportunities.
• Familiarity with career services technologies and assessment practices.
• Knowledge of regional workforce and economic development trends.

To Apply:  When you select Apply Now, you will be prompted to provide the following:

• Cover letter.
• A current Resume or C.V.
• Transcripts of all college work.  Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application.  Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
• Email and phone number of three professional references; reference letters may be requested later.