Director of Career Success Center

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance.

Requisition

202600017ES

Title

Director of Career Success Center

Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in higher education, business, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Five years of experience within the field of career development, higher education, recruitment, or related field. Previous experience leading teams and supervising staff. Experience in a state institution of higher education is desirable.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Performs complex and highly advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for Career Success Center. Works closely with University administrators to launch and implement a new vision, strategy, and create a new office to foster changes.

Primary Responsibilities

Serves as an innovator and transformational leader dedicated to transforming the lives of students and preparing them for a life of meaningful career success after graduation from Sam Houston State University (SHSU). Creates and implements scaled career development solutions which are integrated throughout the curricular and co-curricular experiences of students at SHSU. Hires, leads, and mentors career staff to create meaningful impact for various student populations. Regularly measures and assesses the effectiveness of career development efforts with a strong focus on continuous improvement and reaching all students. Spearheads the development, collection, and synthesis of relevant career data to assess the impact of career efforts. Develops and executes a comprehensive communication strategy to promote the vision, direction, and services for multiple audiences. Connects regularly with deans, faculty, staff, and other key stakeholders in efforts to foster a strong career ecosystem. Manages and oversees the budget. Works closely with the academic advising team, divisional contacts, and academic affairs partners to build out a scaled and embedded model of career development through the student lifecycle. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Proven track record of creating initiatives which result in scalable and systemic change. Demonstrated success in leading complex networks towards desired outcomes and goals. Experience with building strong partnerships with external constituents. Strong ability to communicate effectively with various audiences. Aptitude for understanding data to evaluate and assess the effectiveness of work and initiatives. Previous experience leading a career development office within a university. Evidence of thought-leadership within the field of career development and higher education.