"Associate Director for the Center for Professional Pathways"

Summary

The Associate Director of the Center for Professional Pathways will integrate student career coaching with strategic planning to 1) elevate W&J's career and professional development strategy; 2) advance the curricular integration of career readiness; and 3) help drive post-college outcomes. This leadership role will supervise professional staff and manage key programs which support the holistic development of juniors, graduating seniors, and alumni.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Administration

• Supervise professional staff in the Center for Professional Pathways.
• Assist the Director in developing and executing strategic goals and operational plans.
• Represent the CPP on campus-wide committees and initiatives.
• Collaborate with academic deans and faculty to integrate career and professional readiness into the academic experience.
• Provide mentorship to CPP professional staff and student ambassadors.

Data & Outcomes

• Collect and analyze post-college outcomes data and program effectiveness.
• Utilize data to inform program improvements and strategic decision-making within the CPP.
• Develop presentations based on employers' recruiting goals and viable areas of collaboration with academic programs.

Career Coaching & Programming

• Coordinate the EMBARK program for graduating seniors.
• Design, implement, and evaluate programs/workshops/events for upper-level students.
• Provide one-on-one career advising to students and alumni.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Education Leadership, Human Resources, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in career services, workforce development, recruitment, human resources, higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with career readiness frameworks (e.g., NACE Career Readiness Competencies).
• Experience with career services technology and learning management systems (e.g., Handshake, Big Interview, Sakai, CRM systems).
• Knowledge of labor market trends and industry-specific hiring practices.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Application Instructions

Apply for this job at https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.