Director of Industry Engagement & Career Development

🇺🇸 Raleigh, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $98K - $116K 💻 Career Services 🗓️ October 2nd, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

North Carolina State University is hiring a Director of Industry Engagement & Career Development to lead career services for the College of Sciences. The director builds a student-centered career program for undergraduate and graduate science students, from career coaching to employer and alumni partnerships. It reports to the Associate Dean for College Success and Well-Being and serves students in six science departments.

Highlights

Build and assess comprehensive career services tailored to Sciences students, integrating career readiness into the student experience
Provide individualized career coaching and programs for exploration, graduate school preparation, and workforce readiness
Build employer, industry, alumni, and research partnerships that expand internships and experiential learning
Run workshops, networking events, and employer panels for STEM career pathways
Oversee operations, budgeting, assessment, and reporting, and use career outcomes data to improve the program
Identify external funding opportunities to grow career services
Require a post-baccalaureate credential, or a bachelor's degree with equivalent professional experience in exceptional cases
Use Canva, LinkedIn, and social media management tools, and mentor or supervise students and staff
Earn an anticipated $98,000 to $116,000, working Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Serve students across Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Biological Sciences, and Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences