Director of Business and Finance Career Community

About the role

The Director of the Business & Finance Career Community at Grinnell College’s Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS) is a dynamic, student-centered position designed to shape a signature career pathway at one of the nation's most distinctive liberal arts colleges. Reporting to the Assistant Dean and Executive Director of Career Communities, this role involves advising students and early-career alumni, guiding them through internships and job opportunities, leading career-related events, managing and growing signature programs, and building robust partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Advise students and early-career alumni pursuing finance, consulting, and business career paths.
• Guide students in securing internships, full-time positions, job-shadowing opportunities, and graduate-school options.
• Lead workshops, networking events, speaker panels, and immersive off-campus treks to employer sites.
• Manage and grow signature Career Community programs and maintain a strong online presence for the community.
• Build and sustain partnerships with faculty, alumni, employers, and business leaders to expand opportunities for Grinnell students.
• Represent the Business & Finance Career Community within the CLS and across campus, contributing to large-scale initiatives and institutional priorities.
• Collect, track, and analyze data to assess program impact and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.

Requirements

Qualifications for this position include:

• A master’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in business, finance, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education or career services preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using technology to enhance career services and community management.

Skills

Desired skills for this role include:

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative career programming.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of best practices in career development and professional networking.

Benefits

The Director of the Business & Finance Career Community benefits from:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Access to a supportive and collaborative team.
• Work-life balance with minimal administrative responsibilities.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the Career Community and the college.