Position Overview
The Associate Director for Career Success advances Founder's
College's commitment to student success by preparing students to
confidently pursue meaningful careers and continued educational
opportunities. Through intentional career development, experiential
learning, employer and community partnerships, and individualized
coaching, this position empowers students to discover their
strengths, develop professional competencies, and successfully
navigate their academic and professional journey.
The Associate Director develops and coordinates a comprehensive
career development experience that guides students from enrollment
through graduation. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff,
alumni, employers, and community partners, this position integrates
career exploration, career readiness, experiential learning, and
post-graduate preparation to ensure every student is equipped for
successful transfer, employment, and continued education.
Responsibilities
- Lead the career development continuum by designing,
coordinating, and continuously improving a structured student
experience that intentionally prepares students for successful
transfer, employment, and continued education.
Develop and sustain employer, alumni, and community
partnerships that expand internships, employment, mentoring,
networking, and experiential learning opportunities aligned with
Founder's College academic programs and student goals.
Provide individualized and group career development coaching
that helps students explore career interests, connect academic
experiences to career goals, build professional competencies, and
prepare for career success.
Coordinate career readiness initiatives by delivering
workshops, employer engagement activities, networking
opportunities, mentoring experiences, and other programs that
progressively prepare students for the workforce.
Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to integrate
career development throughout the student experience and connect
students with academic, experiential, and career resources.
Evaluate and strengthen career development initiatives by
monitoring student engagement, career outcomes, employer
partnerships, and program effectiveness to support continuous
improvement. Provide one-on-one counseling to help students explore
career goals, interests, values, and skills, administer and
interpret career assessments (e.g., personality tests, skills
inventories) to gain insights into their strengths and preferences,
and assist with informed decision-making regarding majors, career
paths, and academic programs based on individual interests and the
job market.
May occasionally operate University-owned vehicles or operate a
vehicle on the University’s behalf, to transport individuals,
equipment, materials, and supplies in support of departmental and
University activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs,
Counseling, Human Resources, Business, Community Development, or a
related field required.
- Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in
career development, student success, workforce development,
employer relations, higher education, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience providing career coaching, advising,
mentoring, or student development services that support career
readiness and post-graduate success.
- Experience developing and maintaining collaborative
partnerships with employers, community organizations, faculty, and
other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to design, coordinate, and implement
programs or initiatives that improve student engagement, career
readiness, and student success.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building
skills with the ability to engage diverse students, employers,
faculty, alumni, and community partners.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the
ability to manage multiple priorities, build processes, and execute
initiatives effectively.
- Ability to analyze data, assess program effectiveness, and use
results to support continuous improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using career
management, CRM, or student information systems.
- Must possess and maintain an acceptable driving record in
accordance with University policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs,
Counseling, Business, or a related field.
- Experience working with first-generation,, transfer, or
historically underserved student populations.
- Experience developing employer partnerships that create
internships, experiential learning, or employment
opportunities.
- Experience designing and delivering career readiness
programming, workshops, or professional development
initiatives.
- Knowledge of career development theory, experiential learning,
and best practices in career readiness within higher
education.
- Experience using career management platforms such as Handshake
or similar systems.
BU Benefits and Perks
- Please check out Butler’s
Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit
offerings, which include:
- Paid Time Off and Holidays :
- 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal
year
- 8 Paid Holidays
- In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New
Year’s Day
- Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time
employment)
- Health :
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including
disability and life insurance programs
- Retirement :
- 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time
employment
- Tuition Assistance :
- Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees,
spouses, and dependent children.
- Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
- Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
- Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
- Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating
institutions
- Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks :
- Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for
full-time staff and faculty
- LinkedIn Learning Courses
- Free premium subscription to the Calm App
- Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
- Discount at the College Bookstore
- Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center
Performances
About Us
Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive
university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business,
Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy
& Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500
undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled
at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A
career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an
opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive
community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful
impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and
staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning
experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a
thriving Butler for generations to come.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome
applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race,
religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national
origin, or any other legally protected category. 
