Director of Career Services
About the role
The Director of Career Services serves as the primary advisor to the Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Development regarding career development of students and in fulfilling education, work-and-learn, and placement needs of employers in the campus service area. This position is responsible for leading the Career Coaching and Talent Connections areas of the Career Link campus organization.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage campus career services team and operations.
Guides the daily activities of Career Coach, and Talent Connection Manager to drive outcomes tied to students’ Career Development Plans (CDP), work-and-learn experiences for students and employers, placement of students in jobs upon graduation, and talent pipelines for employers.
Partners with Systems Office Vice President of Career Coaching and Career Experiences to build out and plan to meet and exceed related campus goals.
Promotes a culture for the Career Services team that is student- and employer-centric, based upon demand-driven, voice-of-the-customer, data-oriented solutions leveraged at the campus service area level.
Oversee and manage all operations in the Ivy Threads and Career Services VR rooms. This includes managing inventory, programming, interns, student referrals, events, and so on.
Works alongside the Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Development to identify and attract public and private funding opportunities to support the current and ongoing financial needs of the CAREER LINK.
Works collaboratively with the Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Development and other campus leaders to successfully implement initiatives and meet or exceed metrics tied to the CAREER LINK.
Works with Systems Office Executive Director of Career Coaching to provide training, tools, and other resources to campus Career Coach(es) to ensure they are working effectively with students in preparation and tracking of CDPs, attainment of work-and-learn experiences, career placement, and other related career preparation needs.
Works with Systems Office Executive Director of Career Experiences to ensure work-and-learn, placement, and other career opportunities are available to students and employers.
Conducts and assists with Career Coaching appointments and Talent Connections placements to ensure students are being coached and placed.
Assists with purchasing materials for Career Link workshops, events, and skills training(s).
Assists with processing invoices, membership dues, and other miscellaneous items the team may need.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
A minimum of five (5) years related experience required.
Demonstrated skills and abilities to concurrently manage numerous tasks, some with conflicting priorities required.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
Commitment to student learning outcomes, staff development, and diversity required.
Must be able and willing to travel to and from campuses and professional development activities.
Must have ability to work within an entrepreneurial framework and scale a large project.
Benefits
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.