Director of Career Services (SS25006)

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Working Title:

Director of Career Services (SS25006)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:

MSUAASF Range E

Bargaining Unit / Union:

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$63,405.00 - $128,300.00

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 8, 2024 and continue until the position has been filled.

Job Description

The Career Services Director provides leadership, vision, strategic direction, and oversight for the Minnesota Colleges & Universities System’s largest full-service career services function, ensuring top-notch career and employment-related services for a wide range of stakeholders. These Include on-campus, online and extended campus undergraduate and graduate students from five academic colleges, employers, community partners, alumni, university leadership, staff, and faculty. Key aspects of the role involve facilitating collaboration among career center affiliates, both internal and external to the university, while overseeing the development and management of a collaborative, action-oriented team to deliver high-quality career services. Responsible for the integration of CDC operations throughout the Division of Student Success & Engagement. Serves as a liaison to the university's Workforce Development unit and the Small Business Development Center. Building strong relationships with various campus partners and external constituents, such as employers, local/regional economic development, and community partners, as well as career services professional organizations, consultants, and affiliates, is also part of the role. This position is responsible for aligning the work of the department with the strategic initiatives and priorities of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, the University's strategic and enrollment management plans, and the strategic plan for the Division of Student Success & Engagement. Involvement In university-wide committees and external community groups and professional committees is expected.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree. (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application.)

• 5-7 years of progressive professional experience in career services, human resources, organizational/leadership development, higher education, or a closely related field.

• Possess comprehensive knowledge and experience in career development, career readiness internships and other forms of experiential education, talent acquisition, and career and job market trends applicable to career services administration. Ability to serve as recognized authoritative expert on related topics on behalf of the university.

• Demonstrated management and leadership skills including planning and administration, staff supervision, and budgeting.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships in diverse working environments internal and external to the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus.

• Demonstrated skill communicating effectively using a variety of methods and approaches. Strong writing skills.

• Ability to work with a diverse student body and strong commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualification 

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

• Experience working with external constituencies, industry, internships, community partners, etc.

• Specialized knowledge and understanding of the functions of a comprehensive, centralized career services unit responsible for serving current students, new graduates, and alumni at