Career Planning and Development - Director of Career and Success

Director of Career and Life Success

Position Summary: The Director will design, lead, and implement a comprehensive model that integrates career readiness, life coaching, and experiential learning to prepare Wagner College students for success during and beyond college. The role is visibly student‑centered, reflecting the institution’s "We Care" philosophy and commitment to holistic growth.

• Strategic Leadership and Program Development:
  Design and implement a long‑term strategic plan aligned with institutional priorities; develop a scalable, data‑informed model.
• Team Management:
  Supervise and mentor 1–2 staff or graduate assistants to coordinate delivery of programs.
• Institutional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with academic deans, faculty, and student‑success staff to embed career and life‑design principles into coursework and co‑curricular programming; collaborate with Advancement and Alumni Relations to enhance networking and fundraising.
• Employer and Alumni Engagement:
  Build partnerships with employers, alumni, and community organizations; coordinate networking events, career panels, and showcases.
• Student
  
  Coaching:
  
  Provide targeted coaching and small‑group sessions on career exploration, professional communication, and transition to life after college; oversee workshops such as "Life at College 101" and "Life After College".
• Equity and Access:
  Ensure equitable access to career support for all students, tailoring programming to each academic school.

• Required:
  • Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Business, Human Resources, or related field.
  • Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in career services, higher education leadership, workforce development, or student success.
  • Proven program development and implementation experience in career readiness, life skills, or experiential learning.
  • Exceptional communication, coaching, and relationship‑building skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Preferred:
  • Certification in career or life coaching (e.g., ICF, NCDA, Gallup Strengths).
  • Experience collaborating with alumni and advancement teams on engagement or fundraising initiatives.
  • Familiarity with liberal arts and professional program pathways.
  • Data‑informed mindset and experience using career platforms.

• Student‑Centered Leadership and Empathy
• Strategic Relationship Management
• Program Design and Evaluation
• Effective Communication and Presentation
• Inclusivity and Cultural Competence
• Collaborative and Innovative Thinking