Assistant Director of Career Development
Job Summary
Oregon State University Career Development Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Development.
Key Responsibilities
Develops, coordinates, and facilitates career development opportunities for students, with intentional consideration for the needs of both on-campus and online learners.
Provides leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating career education strategies and programs that are accessible and effective for students on campus and online.
Builds and maintains relationships with employers across various sectors to support COS students' career development.
Ensures that COS students have access to 1:1 consultations on career topics such as resume, CV, and cover letter preparation, interviewing, job and internship searching, graduate and professional school applications, personal statements, salary negotiation, career exploration, and decision-making.
Trains, hires, and supervises COS Career Assistants (student employees) to provide 1:1 career consultations to students in person and online.
Affords 1:1 consultations for COS students in a limited capacity based on the complexity of support required and student worker staffing needs.
Affords assessment of the effectiveness and outcomes of career education strategies and programs for COS students on-campus and online.
Participates in CDC staff activities, including staff meetings, workshops, career fairs, information sessions, on-campus recruiting, tabling, retreats, and other large-scale events.
Engages in ongoing professional development and contributes career education expertise to university-wide CDC initiatives, marketing campaigns, resources, events, and strategic planning.
Qualifications
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Minimum of 3 years of full-time professional experience in one of the following areas: Career development for adults in higher education or other sectors, Student success services in higher education, Employer relations, recruitment, talent development, or workforce partnerships. Knowledge of career development topics such as career exploration, job and internship searching, resumes and interviewing, graduate school pathways, and decision-making.
Employer Engagement: Demonstrated ability to build and sustain professional relationships with external partners (e.g., employers, alumni, community organizations, or public agencies). Experience coordinating or supporting public events and activities such as panels, information sessions, recruiting events, or experiential learning opportunities in both in-person and online formats.
Program Management & Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies, including students, employers, alumni, faculty, and staff. Experience designing, implementing, and delivering educational programs, events, or initiatives with multiple stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, from planning through execution, with strong attention to detail and prioritization. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including group presentations, discussion facilitations, and public speaking.
Additional Responsibilities
Participates in the annual performance evaluation process.
Special Instructions
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by July 27, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: A resume/CV; and A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. For additional information please contact: Michal Kawka, michal.kawka@oregonstate.edu, 541-737-1158.