Director of Career Development and Experiential Education

Director of Career Development and Experiential Education

Under the general direction of the Provost/VPAA, the Director of Career Development and Experiential Education will provide vision and creative leadership for the development, implementation, and enhancement of career development and experiential learning opportunities for all Hood College graduates.

The Director of Career Development & Experiential Education supervises and directs the day-to-day activities and functions of the Center for Career Development and Experiential Education, including career services, experiential learning opportunities, and other high impact practices. The Director serves as a member of Provost Council and, as such, shares in the responsibility of upholding the academic mission of Hood College and is an important part of the Provost's leadership and advisory team.

A cornerstone of the mission under the Director's oversight is promotion, advancement and assessment of high-impact learning experiences at Hood College, which are strategic focus for the institution. The Director's success achieving this mission requires a strategic and highly collaborative approach that engages multiple constituents both on campus, as well as within the community. The Director is responsible for all aspects of staffing in the Center including hiring, training, supervising, mentoring and evaluating.

The Director also establishes, reviews and revises policies and procedures that guide the general operation of the Center and selects library and technology resources in support of the Center's mission. Oversight of the Center's budget lines, including operational budget, endowed support, and grant funding, is also under the Director's purview.

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College's mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This is a position with an annual starting salary range of $63,000 to $70,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors. Hood College offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits.