Assistant Provost, Executive Director of Career Development

Overview

Quinnipiac University is seeking a dynamic leader to provide institution-wide leadership for career development and experiential learning of the Quinnipiac student experience. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of career education and experiential learning at a university committed to preparing students not only for their first job, but for meaningful, adaptable, and purpose-driven careers.

At Quinnipiac, career development is a shared institutional priority. The Assistant Provost, Executive Director of Career Development will lead the evolution of a dynamic, integrated career ecosystem that connects students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external partners across schools and disciplines. Working within a hybrid organizational model that blends centralized leadership with school-based expertise, the Assistant Provost, Executive Director of Career Development will bring coherence, innovation, and strategic direction to the University’s career development efforts.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Personal and Professional Development in the Office of the Provost, the Assistant Provost, Executive Director of Career Development will set a bold vision for career readiness and student success, translating that vision into impactful programs, partnerships, and pathways. The role offers the opportunity to influence institutional strategy, strengthen employer and alumni engagement, expand experiential learning opportunities, and elevate Quinnipiac’s reputation for graduate outcomes.

The Assistant Provost, Executive Director of Career Development will serve as a visible campus leader—building relationships across academic and administrative units, guiding the Career Development Council, and mentoring a talented team of career professionals. Through collaboration and creative leadership, the Assistant Provost, Executive Director of Career Development will help ensure that every Quinnipiac student has access to integrated academic, experiential and employer-related experiences with clear pathways from education to employment and beyond.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and skilled connector who brings a track record of AI and skills based innovation in career development, higher education, or related fields. They will have demonstrated success in building partnerships, leading complex initiatives, and inspiring teams across organizational boundaries. Experience with strategic planning, resource development, storytelling and branding, and data-informed decision-making will be highly valued, as will a deep commitment to student success and equity in career access.

This is a campus-based leadership role that offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of students and the future of Quinnipiac University. If you are energized by the challenge of reimagining career development in higher education and eager to lead at an institution that values collaboration, creativity, and outcomes, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

About Quinnipiac: 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 & 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.

The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities. The university is in the…