CAREER SERVICES DIRECTOR

Essential Functions

• Leadership and Management:
• Oversee daily operations of the career services department
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of career advisors and administrative staff
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance career services offerings
• Monitors and improves the Career Services relevant metrics
• Manages all compliance in regards to placement verification and documentation processes and policies
• Program Development:
• Introduce new and continuing students to career development and guiding them through the general employment process
• Design and deliver comprehensive career development programs, workshops, and events
• Integrate career education into the curriculum through collaboration with academic departments
• Utilize data-driven approaches to assess and improve program effectiveness
• Employer Engagement:
• Establish and maintain relationships with employers to facilitate job placements, internships, and networking opportunities
• Coordinate campus recruiting activities, including job fairs and employer presentations
• Develop partnerships with industry leaders to understand market trends and opportunities
• Student and Alumni Support:
• Provide individual career counseling and coaching to students and alumni.
• Assist with resume writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, and career transitions
• Create resources and tools to support career exploration and employment readiness
• Drive Alumni Reputation Management
• Drive Alumni Testimonial Management
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to align career services with institutional goals
• Represent the career services department at various campus and external events.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including students, alumni, employers, and faculty
• Maintain regular and consistent contact with students
• Provide career opportunity counseling for students
• Work with Education to support students in testing for their FAA licensing and continuing their education towards more advanced degrees
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of communication with students, staff and employers in the student information system (SIS)
• Send Weekly Placement updates to campus leadership team
• Audit alumni graduate files monthly and present findings to campus president along with action plan
• Conduct, maintain and updated student records
• Administration and Budgeting:
• Manage departmental budget and resources efficiently
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures
• Prepare reports and provide data analysis to inform decision-making
• Oversee Career Services Advisor (s) team meetings to stay aware of activities and department goals
• Organize and promote Advisory Community meeting to adhere to accreditation standards
  

Education And Work Experience

• High School Diploma, or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in career counseling, human resources, education administration, psychology, or similar required
• Master's degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of career development theories, job market trends, and employer relations
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Experience working with Anthology various other education / career placement systems
• Thorough knowledge of institutional, state, and federal standards
  
  

Certificates, License, Registrations

• None
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Career Service Advisor(s)
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger; and talk or hear. Frequent use of computers for tasks such as email communication, resume review, and virtual meetings. Occasionally, lifting and carrying materials, such as brochures, display materials, and event setups, which can weigh up to 25 pounds.

AAP/EEO Statement

Spartan College Provides Equal Employment Opportunity To All Individuals Regardless Of Their Race, Color, Creed, Religion, Gender, Age, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Or Any Other Characteristic Protected By State, Federal, Or Local Law. Further, The Company Takes Affirmative Action To Ensure That Applicants Are Employed And Employees Are Treated During Employment Without Regard To Any Of These Characteristics. Discrimination Of Any Type Will Not Be Tolerated. In Keeping With The Above Conviction, Spartan College Is Committed To Assuring That

All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law;

Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action; and all personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

401(k) and Employer Match

Medical insurance

HSA/FSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Employee Scholarship