Director of Public Service Careers

🇺🇸 Williamsburg, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $80K

💻 Operations

🗓️ June 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

William & Mary is hiring a Director of Public Service Careers. The Director leads strategic program development, career advising, and programming for students pursuing careers in public service sectors such as government, education, nonprofits, and public safety. They collaborate with academic programs and advance employer relations, manage career development initiatives, and advise students on career strategies.

Highlights

Lead strategic program development and administration for public service career development.
Provide career advising and design workshops on career exploration, resumes, interviews, and job search strategies.
Advance external relations, campus recruitment, and employer development in partnership with colleagues.
Collaborate with academic programs to engage undergraduate and graduate students in public service careers.
Manage career development programs, trips, and programming specific to public service fields.
Required advanced degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Counseling or related field.
Significant career services experience (7+ years) and strong communication, public relations, and computer skills.
Experience with career development platforms and project/event management (5+ years).
Preferred experience includes team leadership, centralized career services, and familiarity with Symplicity or similar platforms.
Compensation up to $80,000 depending on experience; full benefits package included.