Director, Center for Career and Professional Development

About the role

The Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development provides visionary leadership for a comprehensive, student-centered career development strategy that prepares students and alumni for meaningful careers, lifelong learning, and professional success. The Director develops innovative programs, employer partnerships, experiential learning opportunities, and career readiness initiatives that align with Regis College’s mission and strategic priorities. Working collaboratively across the university, the Director serves as a key partner to Academic Advising, faculty, student affairs, enrollment management, alumni relations, and employers to create an integrated student success model that supports students from enrollment through career placement and professional advancement. The Director fosters a culture of career readiness, professional development, and workforce engagement while leveraging data, technology, and labor market insights to continually enhance student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the Center for Career and Professional Development that aligns with institutional priorities and workforce trends.
• Provide strategic leadership for career readiness and professional development initiatives that support student retention, engagement, persistence, and post-graduate success.
• Establish measurable goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and assessment strategies related to career outcomes and student success.
• Analyze employment and labor market data to inform programming, employer engagement, and career pathway development.
• Lead innovation in career education, including digital career services, AI-enhanced career tools, and emerging workforce competencies.
• Design, implement, and continually evaluate a comprehensive career development and professional readiness framework that supports students throughout their academic journey and beyond graduation.
• Collaborate with Academic Advising and academic departments to integrate career development into the student experience to connect classroom learning with career and professional outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to support internships, experiential learning, undergraduate research, and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Collaborate