Assistant Director, Career Services

Texas A&M University System • Stephenville, TX

21h • $49,000 - $68,331 • Onsite

About The Position

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Assistant Director, Career Services in the Career Services Center. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further. At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond. The Assistant Director provides administrative oversight and leadership for the Career Services Center by supervising and executing departmental efforts in employer and community relations, marketing, promotions, outreach, and event planning. Partners strategically with Academic Deans, Department Heads, and faculty to develop and sustain employer relationships that expand career, internship, and experiential learning opportunities for Tarleton State University students across all campuses. This position is responsible for cultivating long-term relationships with employers, corporate partners, and community organizations while increasing awareness of the value of hiring Tarleton State students and graduates. Maintains knowledge of labor market trends, occupational information, and the local, state, and national employer base. Provides strategic oversight to ensure departmental outreach, community relations, alumni engagement, employer relations, and marketing efforts are coordinated and effective. Utilizes employer engagement and career outcomes data to assess departmental initiatives, inform strategic planning, and communicate the impact of Career Services to campus stakeholders. Position is in office on the main Tarleton campus in Stephenville, Texas, with normal work hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility to work evenings or weekends as required. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of professional-level experience, preferably in corporate relations or higher education employer/external relations.
• Demonstrated professional presence with exceptional organizational, leadership, written, and public speaking skills.
• Strong initiative with a motivated, positive, and collaborative work style.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, manage competing priorities, and work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders, including employers, alumni, faculty, and community partners.
• Ability to use data and assessment findings to inform decision-making, enhance program effectiveness, and support strategic departmental initiatives.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills.
• Ability to plan, execute, and evaluate large-scale events, such as career fairs, employer panels and networking programs, ensuring high-quality outcomes
• Familiarity with student and employer engagement systems, databases, or reporting tools commonly used in higher education.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and strategic oversight of major career services events, including career fairs, employer panels, and networking events.
• Manage logistics, employer recruitment, timelines, and stakeholder coordination to ensure high-quality experiences for students and employers.
• Evaluate event outcomes using participation and engagement data and implement improvements for future programming.
• Collaborate with campus communications and marketing partners to maximize visibility and attendance for all career services events.
• Oversee and represent Career Services at university, community, and professional events, including employer site visits and campus engagement activities.
• Provide strategic oversight of employer recruiting and partnerships, collaborating with faculty to align employer needs with student talent.
• Manage involvement in professional and community organizations (e.g., Chambers of Commerce, NACE, MAC3, TxCEIA) to enhance employment opportunities for students.
• Lead the identification, cultivation, and development of regional, national, and international employer relationships for student recruitment.
• Support employer engagement strategies that generate monetary or in-kind contributions to advance departmental and university workforce development goals.
• Oversee the planning, promotion, and evaluation of employer engagement processes, using participation and engagement data to enhance service quality.
• Lead the assessment, development, and supervision of employer relations personnel (full- and part-time), including the generation and analysis of outcome reports.
• Oversee departmental workflows and the compilation, assessment, and reporting of employer relations initiatives across all campuses to ensure effective staffing and execution.
• Support budget planning, strategic planning, goal setting, and data-informed reporting.
• Serve as the primary leadership partner to the Director in establishing short-, mid-, and long-range strategic goals for the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or serve as Director’s proxy as needed.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); document and report crime information, participate in Clery Act training, and follow CSA protocols.

Benefits

• We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees.
• Our Careers Page offers an overview of the great benefits we offer; for detailed information visit our Benefits Information page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director