Career Integration & Experiential Learning Strategist, School of Health Sciences

Overview:

Quinnipiac University invites applications for the role of Career Integration and Experiential Learning Strategist in Health Sciences and Human Services. This position advances a bold and forward-thinking vision for career readiness, providing comprehensive support to students and alumni within the School of Health Sciences (SHS) and across the broader university community, while also contributing meaningfully to institution-wide career development initiatives.

The Strategist reports jointly to the Assistant Vice President for Career Development and Experiential Learning and the Dean of the School of Health Sciences (SHS).

By capitalizing on the robust foundation of a comprehensive health sciences education, the Strategist serves as a vital conduit between academic inquiry and professional advancement, ensuring that students are thoroughly equipped to excel in rapidly transforming career landscapes.

The Strategist specializes in guiding students through career pathways in health care, rehabilitation, wellness, and human services, fostering the development of essential competencies and experiential learning required to excel in these high-demand sectors.

With a nuanced understanding of enduring and transferable competencies—such as critical thinking, ethical judgment, innovation, collaborative engagement, empathy, care, and digital fluency—the Strategist empowers students to transform their academic experience into meaningful contributions, effective leadership, and sustained professional success across diverse industries.

This position supports the integration of career and leadership development into the curriculum and collaborates closely with the iQ Career Development central team to build relationships with employers, industry partners, research institutions, and tech-driven companies.

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles.

This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges."

The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Tik Tok and X.

• Support the implementation of career innovation models that incorporate digital tools, AI, career coaching, and personalized learning pathways
• Use labor market data and analytics to help guide student career planning
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate career development and experiential learning into student advising and academic programs
• Contribute to efforts that enhance the school's visibility in career development
• Assist with budget and resource planning to support sustainable career initiatives
• Engage with the CAS Advisory Council to encourage alumni and industry support of our career development ecosystem

• Provide career advising to CAS/SHS students, including those exploring majors and career options
• Help students build durable and life skills by harnessing human, data, and technological literacies
• Coordinate career mapping implementation, mentorship, and immersive learning experiences
• Facilitate experiential learning opportunities including…