Director of Career and Professional Development; Success Coach

Position Summary

The Director of Career & Professional Development serves as the institution's primary student-facing career development professional, advancing career readiness and professional preparation for students across all academic disciplines. This grant-funded position delivers comprehensive career advising, coaching, and professional development services that support students from initial career exploration through post-graduation transition.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Retention and Success, the Director provides individualized career coaching, develops and facilitates campus-wide career programming, collaborates with faculty to integrate career readiness into the curriculum, and manages key career development resources and technologies. This position plays a critical role in fostering a campus culture where career preparation is recognized as an essential component of student success and degree completion.

The Director also serves as a Student Success Coach, supporting holistic student development and contributing to the institution's retention, engagement, and student success initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, Human Resources, Business, Communications, Career Development, or a related field.
• One to three years of experience in career services, workforce development, student success, higher education, counseling, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience developing and facilitating workshops, presentations, or educational programming.
• Preferred experience working with career management systems, student engagement technologies, or digital credentialing/badging platforms.