Executive Director, Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success

Title: Executive Director, Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success

 Classification: Exec Dir, EL & Career Success

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Office of the Provost

Department: DAL-Experiential Learning-500150

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Center for Experiential Learning & Career Success (CELCS) is being newly launched as an organizational unit that not only combines existing campus functions related to experiential learning and career services but serves to expand capabilities to ensure the success of every UNT Dallas student. A significant investment is being made to more than double the existing number of five full-time staff members that will be newly assigned to the Center along with an expanded operating budget. This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Innovation.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas seeks an innovative, student-centered, and strategic leader to serve as the Executive Director of the new Center for Experiential Learning and Career Success (CELCS). This leadership position will be responsible for the development and execution of a unified, institution-wide vision for experiential education that prepares students for academic, career, and life success. The Executive Director will build and lead a comprehensive center that promotes and integrates internships, practicums, service learning, undergraduate research, study abroad, and other high-impact practices that enhance students’ real-world readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Higher Education, Business Administration, Student Affairs or related field; 7 years in years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, with a focus on experiential learning, student success, career services, or a related area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in experiential learning models, career development theory, and high-impact practices such as internships, study abroad, service learning, and undergraduate research.
• Strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, and change management skills within complex, student-centered environments that include first-generation and nontraditional college students.
• Proven ability to build and sustain cross-functional partnerships with faculty, employers, and community stakeholders to enhance student learning and career outcomes.
• Skilled in data-informed decision-making, including assessment, program evaluation, and reporting for continuous improvement.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage diverse audiences through written, oral, and presentation formats.
• Technologically adept, with experience using career services platforms, CRM tools, and other technologies, including