Career Community Program Director
About The Position
As a Career Community Program Director, you will play a pivotal role in helping University of Oregon students explore career paths, build professional skills, and connect learning to real‑world opportunities. You will lead strategy and engagement for two Career Communities, serving as a connector between students, faculty, advisors, employers, alumni, and campus partners. Through collaboration and relationship‑building, you will shape inclusive, industry‑aligned experiences that support students across all majors as they prepare for life after graduation. Under the leadership and supervision of the Director of Career Communities, you will convene and facilitate advisory boards, cultivate campus and external partnerships, and use stakeholder expertise to design programming, events, and resources that expand access to internships, jobs, and experiential learning. You will drive student engagement through clear, strategic communication, ensuring students understand the value of Career Communities and can easily navigate opportunities and support. Using data, feedback, and institutional priorities, you will continually assess impact and refine strategies—helping scale equitable career development initiatives and improve student career readiness outcomes. In this role, you’ll bring strong project management and relationship‑building skills, grounded in a student‑centered approach. Prior experience in a specific industry is not necessary to excel. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to build your supervision skills, managing a small team of student employees.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to position.
- Three years of experience in career services administration, student success, or project management in a related field.
- Collaboration: Effective in interdisciplinary teams and adept at working with diverse stakeholders across the university.
- Project & Time Management: Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects within firm deadlines; highly organized and detail oriented; able to take initiative, adapt to change, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Career Support: Knowledge of the needs of college students and employers in today’s and tomorrow’s work environment, and how to prepare college graduates for lifelong career success.
- Equity: Ability to work with students, parents, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds in support of an inclusive and multiculturally competent environment.
- Technology: Technical aptitude and ability to navigate and utilize technology for program administration and service delivery.
- Strategy: Ability to make strategic decisions related to program development and student success initiatives.
- Communication: Expertise in public speaking, workshop facilitation, and advising.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in a career services or higher education environment.
- Experience in project management.
Responsibilities
- Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination: Under the leadership of the Director of Career Communities, recruit and facilitate a diverse advisory board and leverage members’ expertise to shape programming and resources for each of two Career Communities. Build and sustain strong partnerships with campus and external stakeholders to increase visibility and connect students with meaningful opportunities.
- Student Engagement and Communication: Drive student engagement by using strategic, student-centered communications across platforms to clearly articulate the value of Career Communities and connect students to relevant opportunities, resources, and experiences. Create accessible pathways for involvement, deliver inclusive programming, and actively guide students toward tools, networks, and personalized support that enhance their career development.
- Employer and Alumni Engagement: Develop and maintain expertise in industry trends while building relationships with employers and alumni to create meaningful engagement opportunities for students. Plan and deliver community-aligned programs and events, using data and collaboration to expand reach and continuously improve impact.
Benefits
- The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- For more information about benefits, visit our website [https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits].
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
