Career Integration & Experiential Learning Strategist, School of Health Sciences

Quinnipiac University • North Haven, CT

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About The Position

Quinnipiac University invites applications for the role of Career Integration and Experiential Learning Strategist in Health Sciences and Human Services. This position advances a bold and forward-thinking vision for career readiness, providing comprehensive support to students and alumni within the School of Health Sciences (SHS) and across the broader university community, while also contributing meaningfully to institution-wide career development initiatives. The Strategist reports jointly to the Assistant Vice President for Career Development and Experiential Learning and the Dean of the School of Health Sciences (SHS). By capitalizing on the robust foundation of a comprehensive health sciences education, the Strategist serves as a vital conduit between academic inquiry and professional advancement, ensuring that students are thoroughly equipped to excel in rapidly transforming career landscapes. The Strategist specializes in guiding students through career pathways in health care, rehabilitation, wellness, and human services, fostering the development of essential competencies and experiential learning required to excel in these high-demand sectors. With a nuanced understanding of enduring and transferable competencies—such as critical thinking, ethical judgment, innovation, collaborative engagement, empathy, care, and digital fluency—the Strategist empowers students to transform their academic experience into meaningful contributions, effective leadership, and sustained professional success across diverse industries. This position supports the integration of career and leadership development into the curriculum and collaborates closely with the iQ Career Development central team to build relationships with employers, industry partners, research institutions, and tech-driven companies. About Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities. The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and just opened a South Quad with three new buildings. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in higher education, career development, public health, health sciences, or a related field required
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience in career development, workforce innovation, or employer engagement
• Experience supporting contemporary initiatives that connect education with workforce needs
• Familiarity with labor market trends and emerging career pathways in health, medicine, and human services; politics, criminal justice, and law; applied cultural and creative humanities; and science, technology, and digital innovation
• Knowledge of digital career platforms such as Handshake, AI tools, and career analytics
• Ability to build and maintain employer relationships
• A sophisticated understanding of how the skills gleaned from liberal arts and humanities programs are in need in a wide variety of industries and careers
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in career services
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across diverse groups
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of career innovation models that incorporate digital tools, AI, career coaching, and personalized learning pathways
• Use labor market data and analytics to help guide student career planning
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate career development and experiential learning into student advising and academic programs
• Contribute to efforts that enhance the school’s visibility in career development
• Assist with budget and resource planning to support sustainable career initiatives
• Engage with the CAS Advisory Council to encourage alumni and industry support of our career development ecosystem
• Provide career advising to CAS/SHS students, including those exploring majors and career options
• Help students build durable and life skills by harnessing human, data, and technological literacies
• Coordinate career mapping implementation, mentorship, and immersive learning experiences
• Facilitate experiential learning opportunities including internships, co-ops, clinicals, service-learning, and industry aligned projects
• Support initiatives that prepare students for careers in arts, health, medicine, and human services; politics, criminal justice, and law; applied cultural and creative humanities; science, technology, and digital innovation and interdisciplinary fields
• Develop leadership and professional development programming aligned with NACE competencies
• Develop workshops and resources for faculty to stay informed about industry trends
• Cultivate partnerships with industries in the arts, health, medicine, and human services; politics, criminal justice, and law; applied cultural and creative humanities; science, technology, and digital innovation
• Support employer engagement strategies including job-matching, micro-credentials, and labor market insights
• Work with CAS /SHS Dean and Faculty to ensure career services align with workforce needs
• Expand access to career development programs to support students from all backgrounds
• Support alumni career development through networking, coaching, and digital resources
• Develop mentorship programs that connect students with supportive alumni; and, if that happens, there should be communication to the development office as well.
• Maintain communication with alumni and helps support alumni networking events, as well as sources alumni for student recruitment events.
• Track and report student employment outcomes using First Destination Survey (FDS) and other data sources to inform planning.
• Participate in university-wide initiatives related to career development and experiential learning, including career fair and alumni career connection day
• Advise students from other schools interested in exploring careers related to academic programs currently available in CAS
• Help implement development strategic recommendations in collaboration with the iQ central career team
• Engage in cross-unit efforts to advance university career development goals
• Work with the Director of Employer Relations to expand employer partnerships
• Strengthen alumni and faculty involvement in career education and experiential learning

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

What This Job Offers

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