Director, Career and Academic Support Services
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Management
Education Administration
Director, Career and Academic Support Services
The director provides departmental leadership for Career Services and strategic oversight for Academic Support Programs, both of which directly impact student success and retention goals that support the mission of the University of Idaho. Responsibilities include identifying departmental priorities; enhancing academic and career development of students; performing assessments to determine unit and program effectiveness; supervising coordinators and staff; and collaborating with colleges to collect and analyze post‑graduation outcomes to adjust programs and services as needed.
Additionally, the director offers leadership and vision for planning, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of academic support services, while maintaining financial oversight for all departmental budgets—including state, endowment, grant, gift, and revenue‑generating funds and writing and reviewing contracts, agreements, and grants.
Required Experience
- Five years progressive leadership experience
- Experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives
- Leadership experience managing fiscal budget
Required Education
- Master’s Degree
Required Other
- Must be eligible for membership in related professional organizations
- Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include mornings, evenings and weekends to meet business needs
- Ability to travel as needed regionally, and nationally, for business
Additional Preferred
- Prior higher education leadership experience in student support services areas
- Demonstrated ability to work in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to network and develop collaborative partnerships
- Excellent leadership/management skills
- Excellent written communication skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
None
Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Background Check StatementApplicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO StatementThe University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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