The Director of Career and Professional Development fosters a dynamic, inclusive environment where all Ripon College students are empowered to develop career- and graduate school–ready competencies through individualized planning, guidance, and support. This role collaborates closely with employers, community partners, and students to deliver innovative, high-impact on- and off-campus experiences that complement and enhance Ripon College’s liberal arts mission.

Position Duties:

• Engage with external stakeholders through individual outreach to recruiters, participation in regional and consortia-held networking opportunities, and coordination of student involvement in internship pipelines and experiential learning opportunities.
• Leverage alumni and employer networks to create mentorship, shadowing, and internship opportunities that prioritize equity in access and outcomes.
• Monitor employment trends across industries to inform programming and advising strategies.
• Oversee the administration and optimization of the Handshake platform to support employer-student interactions.
• Collect, analyze, and report graduate employment outcomes in accordance with NACE guidelines and national benchmarks through the First Destination Survey, utilizing this data to inform and advance institutional career strategy.
• Develop and implement professional career programming such as workshops, seminars, and classroom presentations tailored to diverse student populations and academic disciplines.
• Provide personalized student career planning and advising, collaborating when needed with academic departments and campus offices.
• Develop and maintain a strong, consistent Career Center brand that engages diverse student and campus communities.
• Supervise student employees