Director - Career Services
About The Position
The Director of Career Services supervises and manages the Career Services Department, ensuring students and graduates receive quality career services and have the knowledge and skills to transition successfully into employment in their chosen fields. The role provides departmental leadership, vision, goal setting, and accountability for outcomes. The Director collaborates with the education department, students, graduates, employers, and campus staff to support career planning, coaching, resume development, job-search skills, and placement opportunities. The position also oversees department staff as applicable and ensures compliance with state, institutional, and programmatic accreditation requirements.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a related field from an academic 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 academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Previous management experience in the placement or staffing industry.
- Previous experience as a campus-based Career Services Director.
Responsibilities
- Ensure monthly Career Connection Workshops are delivered to every class.
- Ensure all students complete initial assessments within the specified time frame.
- 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 proficiency in job-search techniques.
- Complete required exit paperwork in group settings and one-on-one sessions.
- Conduct regular one-on-one coaching sessions with students.
- Ensure CampusVue documentation records correspondence between the career services department 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 department staff as applicable.
- Clearly and frequently communicate job expectations to staff and support staff results.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
