Career Services Center Director (Manager I- Career services)

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Lexington, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Career Services Center Director (Manager I- Career services) at Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC) is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and delivery of project activities and processes related to career services. This role involves assisting navigators and college staff, overseeing career-related programming, and supervising career navigators and administrative personnel. The position reports to the Director of Career Services and Work-based Learning and is grant-funded, dedicating 100% of time to the project. The role requires leadership in promoting and developing career service initiatives for employers and students, building relationships with business and industry partners, and directing high-impact services like entrepreneurial opportunities and business mentorship. Collaboration with various college departments is essential to facilitate early career/major selection and ensure staff are trained to provide career assessment services. The Director will also oversee the development and implementation of career services related to established pathways and participate in professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of experience or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years experience or equivalent
• Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community and technical college.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Commitment to team leadership and ability to work effectively with other college leaders.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Oversees career, employment, and work-based learning at BCTC.
• Provides leadership in the promotion and development of career service initiatives for employers in business and industry and BCTC students.
• Develops relationships with business and industry partners to promote BCTC work-based learning opportunities for students and graduates.
• Directs the development and implementation of high-impact services such as facilitating entrepreneurial opportunities in small business development and business mentorship for students and graduates.
• Provides leadership, supervision, and long-term planning for the Career, Employment, and Work-Based Learning area as it relates to the Strengthening Institutions Program Grant.
• Works collaboratively with Strategic Communications, Admissions, Student Success Hub, and Advising to assist with onboarding as it relates to all credential seeking students in an effort to facilitate early career/major selection.
• Works collaboratively with Student Success Career Coaches/Advisors to ensure staff is prepared/trained to provide career assessment services to current applicants/students, ensuring placement into the appropriate career pathway.
• Directs the development and implementation of career services related to established pathways.
• Trained in KCTCS accounting procedures and receive copies of weekly and monthly budget reports shared with the Project Manager to track expenditures and monitor milestone completions and will devote 100% time to this project.
• Supervise Career Navigators to ensure a holistic Career Services experience for students.
• Directs the development and implementation of career services related to established pathways.
• Participates in professional organizations and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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