University of Hartford
Director of Career Planning & Development
🇺🇸
West Hartford, CT
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Full-Time
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$77K - $85K
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Career Services
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April 3rd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Hartford is hiring a Director of Career Planning & Development. The role provides strategic leadership to develop and implement career readiness programs, connecting students, faculty, campus partners, and external organizations to prepare students for professional success. The Director directs curriculum development, external partnerships and internships, co-curricular programming, and teaches career-ready courses.
Highlights
- Leads career-readiness curriculum and co-curricular initiatives, managing undergraduate and graduate integrations.
- Serves as primary contact for employers to facilitate internships, job opportunities, and career events.
- Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with local and regional employers to expand experiential learning.
- Oversees internship coordination and manages the Barney Handshake platform.
- Designs and executes signature career events such as Etiquette Dinner, Corporate Visit Day, and networking nights.
- Teaches 9 to 12 career-ready credits per academic year.
- Requires a Master's Degree and ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
- Reports to the Dean of the Barney School of Business.
- Budgeted salary range from $76,736 to $85,000 depending on experience.
- Position involves normal office work with travel requirements including overnight stays.
Director of Career Planning & Development Full Description
Director of Career Planning & Development
Position Information
Position Title | Director of Career Planning & Development
FLSA Classification | EX
Reports to | Dean, Barney School of Business
Salary Range | C
Weeks Per Year | 52
Work Week | 40 hours (minimum)
Position Summary | Provides strategic leadership to create and implement career readiness programs in order to bridge students, faculty, campus partners, and external organizations to ensure students are prepared for professional success. Directs curriculum development and enhancement, external partnerships & internships, and co-curricular programming. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University’s students.
Hiring Range | The budgeted salary for this position is $76,736 to $85,000, dependent upon experience
FLSA Classification | EX
Reports to | Dean, Barney School of Business
Salary Range | C
Weeks Per Year | 52
Work Week | 40 hours (minimum)
Position Summary | Provides strategic leadership to create and implement career readiness programs in order to bridge students, faculty, campus partners, and external organizations to ensure students are prepared for professional success. Directs curriculum development and enhancement, external partnerships & internships, and co-curricular programming. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University’s students.
Hiring Range | The budgeted salary for this position is $76,736 to $85,000, dependent upon experience
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities | Curriculum Development & Enhancement Leads career-readiness initiatives, including the career-focused curriculum, Passport program, and co-curricular offerings. Manages undergraduate career-ready course sequence in addition to supervising the course-coordinators. Enhances and integrate career-ready curriculum into the graduate program. Collaborates with academic leadership to integrate career competencies into the undergraduate and graduate student experience.
External Partnerships & Internships Serves as the primary contact for companies seeking to engage with Barney School of Business students through internships, job opportunities, and career events. Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with local and regional employers to expand experiential learning opportunities. Oversees internship coordination and serve as the Barney Handshake coordinator. Explores career and internship opportunities for international students. Gathers and monitor data to report student placement statistics. Partners with Office of Marketing and Communications to amplify student placement. Works closely with members of the Allan Center for Career and Professional Development, and key campus partners, to ensure alignment with university-wide initiatives.
Co-Curricular Programming Designs and launches innovative programming that aligns with industry expectations. Plans and executes signature career events, including but not limited to, Etiquette Dinner, Corporate Visit Day, Barney Hall of Fame, Veru Symposium, and Norgaard Networking Night, Corporate Visit Day. Serves as the liaison for Barney-specific programming such as Hawks Take Flight, Hawks Take Off Expands and targets career-ready programming to include graduate students.
Teaching ResponsibilitiesTeaches between 9 – 12 career-ready credits per academic year, depending on department needs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
External Partnerships & Internships Serves as the primary contact for companies seeking to engage with Barney School of Business students through internships, job opportunities, and career events. Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with local and regional employers to expand experiential learning opportunities. Oversees internship coordination and serve as the Barney Handshake coordinator. Explores career and internship opportunities for international students. Gathers and monitor data to report student placement statistics. Partners with Office of Marketing and Communications to amplify student placement. Works closely with members of the Allan Center for Career and Professional Development, and key campus partners, to ensure alignment with university-wide initiatives.
Co-Curricular Programming Designs and launches innovative programming that aligns with industry expectations. Plans and executes signature career events, including but not limited to, Etiquette Dinner, Corporate Visit Day, Barney Hall of Fame, Veru Symposium, and Norgaard Networking Night, Corporate Visit Day. Serves as the liaison for Barney-specific programming such as Hawks Take Flight, Hawks Take Off Expands and targets career-ready programming to include graduate students.
Teaching ResponsibilitiesTeaches between 9 – 12 career-ready credits per academic year, depending on department needs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | PS1184P
Working Conditions | Normal office situation, Requires travel, including overnight stays.
Education | Master’s Degree Required
Physical Effort | Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Special Skills | The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Desired Start Date |
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions Summary |
Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7676
Working Conditions | Normal office situation, Requires travel, including overnight stays.
Education | Master’s Degree Required
Physical Effort | Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Special Skills | The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Desired Start Date |
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions Summary |
Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7676
Supplemental Questions
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- What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Technical School, Certification or Apprenticeship
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Knowledge of a highly advanced professional discipline. (e.g., Ph.D, M.D., J.D., or equivalent doctoral degree required.)
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation - Staff
- Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Belonging
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
West Hartford, CT 06117
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