Director Of Career Services - Central Texas

About the role

The Director of Career Services at Southern Careers Institute will manage and guide the vision and long-term strategic planning for careers that support students and alumni.

Responsibilities

• Establish goals and objectives and develop strategic and operational plans for providing career services;
• Audit and report outcomes to management and key stakeholders;
• Supervise staff with consistent opportunities for professional growth and development;
• Hire, train, and manage full- and part-time staff as well as student workers;
• Manage department budget for staffing, programming, and various events;
• Build effective relationships with local and regional employers, non-profits, government organizations and community partners to identify employment opportunities for students and alumni;
• Actively maintain an awareness of employment and industry trends and discuss research with Career Services and Education department as appropriate;
• Plan, promote and market services and information to students, including information resources, career counseling, and career-related programs;
• Develop and implement strategic plans according to the Institute’s mission, goals, and market realities;
• Manage growth accordingly;
• Track all student/graduate cohorts in Student Administrative System software and ensure proper documentation of student files to maintain compliance with State, Federal and Accreditation regulations;
• Possess strong familiarity with the local job market and culture;
• Partner with directors of all programs on the development of career programs and initiatives that affect students’ marketability to employers;
• Attend industry-related networking events to build potential externship and employer database;
• Oversee the timely collection and reporting of student and alumni employment outcomes and ensure that accurate data are submitted as required by state, accrediting, and federal agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years management experience;
• Demonstrable management and organizational skills;
• Business Development or Sales background;
• Recruiting or Staffing experience preferred or employment background in any of the following: Job placement, student services or admissions at a vocational school, college, or university;
• Government sponsorship agency experience;
• Strong familiarity with the local job market and culture.

Benefits

• Training & Development
• Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
• Continuous Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Options
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)
• Basic Life & Accident Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan

About Southern Careers Institute

Southern Careers Institute has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we’re just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.