Director of Career Services and Workforce Partnerships

Director of Career Services and Workforce Partnerships

Description

• The Director of Career Services and Workforce Partnerships provides leadership and strategic direction for career planning and professional development programs at Stillman College. This position oversees a comprehensive career services operation that supports students' career readiness, internships, graduate school preparation, and post-graduate employment outcomes. The Director collaborates with faculty, staff, alumni, and external partners to create a robust network of opportunities aligned with the students’ academic experiences and career goals. Strategically, the opportunities will also align with the state and the region’s workforce needs.

• Job Responsibilities

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a strategic plan for career services aligned with institutional priorities in student success, recruitment, retention, and alumni engagement.

• Provide one-on-one and group career counseling on topics such as resume and cover letter writing, job and internship search strategies, interview preparation, and career exploration.

• Manage the planning and execution of career fairs, employer panels, graduate school fairs, and career readiness workshops.

• Cultivate relationships with employers, graduate schools, and alumni to expand internship and job placement opportunities.

• Supervise and train staff, interns, and student workers within the Career Services office.

• Oversee the implementation and use of career services technologies (e.g., Handshake or equivalent platforms) and maintain relevant data on student engagement and outcomes.

• Collaborate with academic departments, the Office of Institutional Advancement, and the Office of Alumni Affairs to integrate career services into curricular and co-curricular experiences.

• Collect and report data related to student employment, internships, graduate school admissions, and satisfaction with services for institutional and accreditation reporting.

• Lead initiatives that support first-generation students, student-athletes, and underrepresented populations in career development.

• Represent the College at regional and national career development and employer relations conferences.