Director, Center for Career Excellence

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• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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We are seeking a Director of the Center for Career Excellence (CCE) that provides visionary and strategic leadership for the center. They serve as the liaison between the Office of the Dean and various departments within the School of Business, corporate partners, faculty, and students. In this role, the Director will develop the Center's strategic vision, including overseeing the implementation of career-readiness events for students, establishing and cultivating partnerships with corporations to enable successful recruitment activities that build relationships with students seeking opportunities.  The Director is also responsible for creating center goals, timelines, processes, and performing other strategic duties that contribute to the Center's success. Additionally, the Director will gather quantitative data and statistical evidence to evaluate the Center for Career Excellence's effectiveness. This includes tracking student success and suggesting ways to improve and sustain the Center’s ongoing success.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:           

Supervises CCE staff, including but not limited to coordinators, and student employees.  Formally plans, assigns, directs, and coordinates the work of the Center employees. Responsible for performing some non-supervisory duties in addition to supervisory responsibilities. 

NATURE AND SCOPE:     

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Impact and Engagement at the School of Business, the Director is responsible for the management and implementation of a school-wide career development program that is aligned with institutional goals and the strategic plan. The Director maintains and cultivates relationships with internal and external contacts, including deans, university faculty, staff, students, potential employers, corporations, organizations, and agencies. Up to two days per week, telework may be offered during non-peak periods.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:        

Creates, manages, and executes the Center's strategic plan.

Leads the implementation of a comprehensive, school-wide career development program, to include career coaching, career development, employer relations, and recruitment.

Develops a high-quality employer relations program that will attract corporate partners committed to providing career opportunities for School of Business students.

Oversees the execution of career development events, including career fairs, workshops, and student sessions.

Effectively manages the CCE calendar that promotes employer/student engagement.

Performs specialized administrative and academic functions, including research and analyses, program coordination and monitoring, data collection, counseling, surveys, reports, and recommend program changes.

Prepares reports, financial statements, and records of program activities, progress, and status, as well as related special reports, for the director.

Ensures that the goals and objectives specified for the center are accomplished in accordance with priorities, time, and funding limitations, as well as any other specifications.

Develops collaborative relationships with deans,