Director - Career Services

Ancora Education • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The Director of Career Services supervises and manages the Career Services Department, ensuring students and graduates receive quality career services and develop the knowledge and skills to transition successfully into employment in their chosen fields. The role provides departmental leadership, vision, goal setting, and accountability for results.

The Director works collaboratively with the education department, students, graduates, employers, and campus staff to support career planning, job readiness, externship opportunities, and job placement. The position also oversees departmental staff and ensures compliance with applicable state, institutional, and programmatic accreditation requirements.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and/or two years of related experience.
• At least one year of management experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in a staffing and/or placement environment.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated success collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers.
• Ability to lead and work in an observation/coaching-style environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-resolution skills.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Previous management experience in the placement/staffing industry.
• Previous experience as a campus-based Career Services Director.

Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly Career Connection Workshops are provided to every class.
• Ensure initial assessments are completed with all students within the specified timeframe.
• Collaborate with the education department to ensure Career Planning classes prepare students for successful placement, including professional resumes, entry-level interviewing skills, completed mock interviews, and job-search proficiency.
• Complete required exit paperwork in group settings and one-on-one sessions.
• Conduct regular one-on-one coaching sessions with students.
• Ensure CampusVue documentation of correspondence between Career Services and students, graduates, and employers.
• Ensure compliance with state, institutional, and programmatic accreditation regulations.
• Establish and maintain employer relationships to develop externship and job-placement partnerships.
• Participate in and/or facilitate campus Program Advisory Committee meetings to ensure compliance with state and accreditation agencies.
• Assist instructors and students with resume preparation and development.
• Interview, hire, and train new departmental staff, as applicable.
• Clearly and frequently communicate job expectations to achieve staff results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree