Career Community Program Director

Job Description

Department: Office of the Provost
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA07-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

Positions Available: Four positions available
Application Review Begins: April 30, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include the following documents with your online application:
1. Resume
2. Names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers.

Department Summary

The Office of the Provost (OtP) is responsible for carrying out the academic mission of the University of Oregon (UO). The office works collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance academic excellence, student success, and the UO's overall academic profile. Led by the provost and senior vice president, the OtP is a dynamic, caring community of colleagues committed to the core values of integrity, trust, equity, collaboration, and excellence. The OtP supports and coordinates matters that pertain to faculty success, including hiring, retention, promotion, and tenure processes. We promote the highest standards in teaching, research and service, working closely with the schools and colleges and other critical academic units to promote institutional and personal flourishing. We are responsible for academic financial allocations and the alignment of resources with strategic academic priorities. In service to the public mission of the UO, the OtP cultivates reciprocal relationships of engagement and outreach with communities at the local, regional, and national levels and across the globe.

The UO's strategic plan, Oregon Rising, includes student career preparation as one of the campus's four overarching goals for the next ten years. We have a responsibility to our students and families to ensure that our students' time at the University of Oregon prepares them for the opportunities and challenges of a complex, globally connected world. Large and small businesses, start-ups, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal government all seek graduates who have developed the skills that prepare them to contribute, innovate, and lead in the modern workplace and in our broader society. Graduates are best served by cultivating such skills through both a rigorous education and opportunities to apply that education in real-world settings.

In support of that goal, we are launching eight Career Communities to elevate our career support for students. Each of the Career Communities will focus on an industry or cluster of industries of interest to UO students and will connect students from all majors with industry-informed guidance, experiential learning, and a supportive network of faculty, peers, alumni, and employers.

Position Summary

We are hiring four Career Community Program Directors.

As a Career Community Program Director, you will play a pivotal role in helping University of Oregon students explore career paths, build professional skills, and connect learning to real‑world opportunities. You will lead strategy and engagement for two Career Communities, serving as a connector between students, faculty, advisors, employers, alumni, and campus partners. Through collaboration and relationship‑building, you will shape inclusive, industry‑aligned experiences that support students across all majors as they prepare for life after graduation.

Under the leadership and supervision of the Director of Career Communities, you will convene and facilitate advisory boards, cultivate campus and external partnerships, and use stakeholder expertise to design programming, events, and resources that expand access to internships, jobs, and experiential learning. You will drive student engagement through clear, strategic communication, ensuring students understand the value of Career Communities and can easily navigate opportunities and support. Using data, feedback, and institutional priorities, you will continually assess impact and refine strategies-helping scale equitable career development initiatives and improve student career readiness outcomes.

In this role, you'll bring strong project management and relationship‑building skills, grounded in a student‑centered approach. Prior experience in a specific industry is not necessary to excel. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to build your supervision skills, managing a small team of student employees.

Core Duties

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination:
Under the leadership of the Director of Career Communities, recruit and facilitate a diverse advisory board and leverage members' expertise to shape programming and resources for each of two Career Communities. Build and sustain strong partnerships with campus and external stakeholders to increase visibility and connect students with meaningful opportunities.

Student Engagement and Communication:
Drive student engagement by using strategic, student-centered communications across platforms to clearly articulate the value of Career Communities and connect students to relevant opportunities, resources, and experiences. Create accessible pathways for involvement, deliver inclusive programming, and actively guide students toward tools, networks, and personalized support that enhance their career development.

Employer and Alumni Engagement:
Develop and maintain expertise in industry trends while building relationships with employers and alumni to create meaningful engagement opportunities for students. Plan and deliver community-aligned programs and events, using data and collaboration to expand reach and continuously improve impact.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to position.
• Three years of experience in career services administration, student success, or project management in a related field.

Professional Competencies

• Collaboration: Effective in interdisciplinary teams and adept at working with diverse stakeholders across the university.
• Project & Time Management: Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects within firm deadlines; highly organized and detail oriented; able to take initiative, adapt to change, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Career Support: Knowledge of the needs of college students and employers in today's and tomorrow's work environment, and how to prepare college graduates for lifelong career success.
• Equity: Ability to work with students, parents, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds in support of an inclusive and multiculturally competent environment.
• Technology: Technical aptitude and ability to navigate and utilize technology for program administration and service delivery.
• Strategy: Ability to make strategic decisions related to program development and student success initiatives.
• Communication: Expertise in public speaking, workshop facilitation, and advising.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in a career services or higher education environment.
• Experience in project management.

FLSA Exempt: Yes