Campus Director of Career Services

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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

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Position Details

Posted: June 25, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type: Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: September 2026
Work Location: CT State Asnuntuck (170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082)
Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. 

Position Summary

The Campus Director of Career Services plays a vital role in leading career readiness, internship/job search activities, and professional skill development for students and alumni. Specifically, they deliver career-related advising, programs, and services that support students in reaching their academic, career, personal, and professional goals. The incumbent maintains extensive cooperative and collaborative relationships with the business community, faculty, staff and with professionals of peer institutions to share best practice and stay current on trends within the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Student Development or other administrator, the Campus Director of Career Services is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver career advising and coaching (career development-focused counseling to include skill identification assistance, career exploration and guidance, career readiness / competencies, goal setting, job search skill development) and appropriate general academic direction.
• Provide students and alumni with career development and job search-related programs and activities, including engagement with employers (career fairs, career panels, employer visits, on-campus interview sessions, etc.), presentations, on-campus events, and workshops.
• Assist students and alumni in developing job search competencies to include resume writing and interviewing skills.
• In collaboration with guided pathways advisors, provide advanced student career exploration support, including assisting in the exploration of majors, particularly for “undecided” students.
• Serve as the campus "point person" to foster positive relationships with local, state, and national employers from all industry sectors to provide hiring/recruitment assistance; enhance employer outreach through online employment platforms, local chambers of commerce, regional business councils and professional associations.
• Coordinate postings on job board platform of student on-campus employment, off-campus employment, and, in partnership with academic program coordinators/faculty, paid and unpaid internships/externships.
• Facilitate seamless career planning between credit and workforce development/continuing education programs.
• Partner with Workforce Development and Continuing Education leadership to help support initiatives relevant to labor market trends, workforce investment funded programs, and general employment needs.
• Develop and maintain extensive and effective collaborative relationships with local and regional business and industry organizations to support their workforce and hiring needs.
• Manage, update, and maintain technology platforms (i.e., job listing portals and career explorations tools).
• Screen employers to determine legitimacy and assess/manage potential fraudulent postings.
• Update and maintain accurate career related materials, webpages, and other student resources.
• Publicize career services department offerings and events to students, alumni, community members, faculty, and employers using effective and strategic marketing techniques.
• Promote campus career services at events such as prospective student open house and new student orientation.
• Provide appropriate assistance for CCS 1001 instructors to support career exploration and development activities within course outcomes and assignments.
• Represent CT State at regional business and industry council meetings and serve on program advisory boards.
• Stay current on industry trends, job