Career Community Program Director

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

1d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Career Community Program Director leads strategy and engagement for two University of Oregon Career Communities, serving as the primary connector among students, academic partners, employers, and alumni. The position oversees two of the following communities: Creative Arts, Design, and Communication; Entrepreneurship, Investment, and Consulting; Applied Sciences; and Data Science, Analytics, and Technology. The Director convenes and leads advisory boards that develop programming, events, immersive experiences, and other deliverables. The role cultivates relationships across campus and with alumni, employers, and industry partners, and uses partner expertise to create initiatives that help students explore careers, access experiential opportunities, and build professional skills. The Director moves work from planning through implementation while maintaining momentum and accountability across partners and initiatives. The Director also develops and manages student engagement strategies, communications, and programming in partnership with the Office of the Provost's marketing and communications team. Through digital platforms, events, and partnerships, the role connects students with internships, jobs, learning opportunities, and professional networks. Using data, stakeholder input, and institutional priorities, the Director evaluates community impact, refines strategy, and leads initiatives to expand participation and improve career-preparation outcomes. The position calls for initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and move work from strategy to execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the position.
Three years of experience in career services administration, student success, or project management in a related field.
Ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams and work with diverse stakeholders across a university.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects within firm deadlines; strong organization and attention to detail; initiative, adaptability, and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of college students’ and employers’ needs in today’s and tomorrow’s work environment, and how to prepare graduates for lifelong career success.
Demonstrated experience with and/or commitment to working with students, parents, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds in support of an inclusive and multiculturally competent environment.
Technical aptitude and ability to use technology for program administration and service delivery.
Ability to make strategic decisions related to program development and student success initiatives.
Expertise in public speaking, workshop facilitation, and advising.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience aligned with one or more of the Career Communities: Creative Arts, Design, and Communication; Entrepreneurship, Investment, and Consulting; Applied Sciences; or Data Science, Analytics, and Technology.
Work experience in a career services or higher education environment.
Experience in project management.

Responsibilities

Lead strategy and engagement for two Career Communities and serve as the primary connector among students, academic partners, employers, and alumni.
Convene and lead advisory boards responsible for developing programming, events, immersive experiences, and other deliverables.
Cultivate relationships across campus and with alumni, employers, and industry partners.
Leverage partner expertise to develop initiatives that help students explore careers, access experiential opportunities, and build professional skills.
Move initiatives from planning through implementation and maintain momentum and accountability across partners and projects.
Develop and manage student engagement strategies, communications, and programming in partnership with the Office of the Provost marketing and communications team.
Use digital platforms, events, and partnerships to connect students with relevant internships, jobs, learning opportunities, and professional networks.
Translate internal and external partner relationships and opportunities into student-facing programming and experiences.
Evaluate community impact using data, stakeholder input, and institutional priorities; refine strategies and lead initiatives that expand participation and improve career-preparation outcomes.