Director of Career Education

California State University•Monterey Bay, CA

8d•$8,869 - $9,167•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a mid-sized university on California's Central Coast offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. As part of the California State University system, CSUMB educates nearly 460,000 students annually. With over 7,000 diverse students, CSUMB is a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution, focused on student success through experiential learning, service learning, and multicultural perspectives. The university aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 and prioritizes inclusive excellence in its faculty, staff, and administrators. Located near Monterey Bay, it offers access to recreational areas and collaborative research opportunities with institutions like UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University. CSUMB provides excellent benefits, including affordable rental housing and competitive salaries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in counseling, higher education, human resources, or a relevant field
Five years of progressively responsible experience in career education, career coaching, higher education student development, or related areas.
One (1) to three (3) years of staff supervision, team leadership, or program management experience.
Experience teaching or facilitating career development courses, workshops, presentations, or curriculum-based instruction.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners.
Experience designing or implementing career-related learning outcomes, instructional content, or student success initiatives.
Knowledge of the student career development lifecycle, including career exploration, experiential learning, career readiness, internship preparation, and transition to employment or graduate education.
Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.
Knowledge of career development theory, student learning and development, employer relations, and career readiness frameworks.
Preparing students to apply for and success in internship
General knowledge about employer relations and hiring practices; industry and labor-market trends, how employers evaluate candidates; and how to communicate with employers
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities; working effectively as part of cross-functional teams;
EAB Navigate or other student success analytics systems
Using on-line career development platforms and developing relevant programming for staff and faculty
Ability to design and deliver engaging educational programming and instructional content; ability to build partnerships and work effectively with faculty, staff, employers, and students; ability to lead and motivate teams in a collaborative and evolving environment.
Ability to effectively supervise and manage staff performance; Ability to analyze data and implement evidence-based improvements; commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment that supports diverse student populations; ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multilingual environment
Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University’s liability coverage.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in counseling, higher education, student affairs, education, organizational leadership, or a related field.
Experience leading career education initiatives in a college or university setting.
Familiarity with National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career readiness competencies and best practices in career education.
Experience cultivating employer partnerships and developing internship opportunities that support student career development.
Knowledge of employer engagement strategies, workforce trends, and internship program development.
Experience with instructional design, learning management systems, online learning tools, or other educational technologies.
Experience using assessment, program evaluation, data analysis, and reporting tools to support continuous improvement.
Experience supervising professional staff and student employees in a collaborative environment.
Working Knowledge with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System or equivalent student information system; Microsoft Office Professional Suite, and Google mail and calendaring programs.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, mentor, support, and evaluate the performance of a team of career educators, career coaching staff, and related personnel.
Provide strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and improvement of EAB/Navigate career strategy, including career-related workflows, student engagement campaigns, and an annual campaign calendar that aligns timely outreach, appointment, and events with key student milestones.
Establish team priorities, performance expectations, accountability measures, and professional development plans.
Ensure consistency, quality, and effectiveness in career coaching, workshops, classroom engagement, and student support services.
Facilitate ongoing staff training, collaboration, and alignment with institutional career readiness goals and student success priorities.
Develop and implement assessment practices, operational procedures, and service standards to support continuous improvement.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered team culture.
Utilize data, assessment findings, and student feedback to guide strategic planning and program enhancements.
Contribute to departmental planning and strategic initiatives.
Lead and participate in the design, implementation, and assessment of embedded career success outcomes across campus.
Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to integrate career readiness competencies into curriculum and co-curricular experiences.
Develop scalable instructional strategies, assignments, toolkits, online resources, and learning modules that support career readiness and workforce preparation.
Design and facilitate career education, workshops, presentations, and instructional content aligned with institutional learning outcomes.
Support the implementation of innovative and inclusive career education practices using technology and evidence-based instructional design.
Evaluate and refine instructional materials and student learning outcomes using assessment data and best practices.
Stay informed on emerging trends in career development, workforce preparation, student engagement, and experiential learning.
Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor student peer advisors, career ambassadors, or related student staff.
Develop peer advisor training materials, department-specific onboarding processes, and professional development opportunities.
Provide ongoing coaching and support to ensure high-quality peer-to-peer student engagement and service delivery.
Assess peer advisor effectiveness and contribute to leadership development opportunities for student employees.
Support the facilitation of workshops, presentations, classroom sessions, and career programming for students and campus partners.
Support career coaching and guidance to students on career exploration, internships, job search strategies, graduate school preparation, and career readiness.
Support initiatives that advance equitable access to career development opportunities for diverse student populations.
Collaborate with employers, alumni, faculty, and community partners to strengthen career development programming and experiential learning opportunities.
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.