create, and sustain a campus wide career-readiness ecosystem that supports all students on their journey to prepare for fulfilling careers.
Strategy Development
In collaboration with Associate Provost for Experiential Learning, set short- and long-term goals for the Center, aligned with the university's mission and student retention efforts. Partner with the Development Office to engage alumni as mentors, recruiters, and guest speakers. Follow labor market trends to advise leadership and adapt career programming to evolving industry demands.
Department Leadership
Provide leadership to the TMCIC team, focusing on professional development, innovation and continuous improvement. Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and student-centered working environment. Manage the department budget, resource allocation, and revenue generation.
Employer Relations
Develop and maintain relationships with employers and alumni networks to expand internship and job opportunities for students. In collaboration with faculty and employers, develop for-credit internship opportunities. Oversee campus career events, including university-wide career fairs and tabling events.
Cross-Campus Collaboration
Work with academic Deans, department chairs, and faculty to further integrate career readiness and experiential learning into the curriculum. Liaise with campus partners to embed career exploration into the student experience. Collaborate with the Development Office to engage alumni as mentors, recruiters, and guest speakers. As the primary institutional representative for career development, represent the Office at divisional meetings and serve on campus-wide committees.
Career Counseling
Oversee and conduct comprehensive career counseling, coaching, educational workshops and other programming to support student exploration of career opportunities. Partner with faculty to offer career presentations in classes. Teach the courses offered by the Center and participate in other engagement opportunities.
Assessment
Oversee the utilization of a career technology platform (Handshake) to optimize service delivery. Regularly evaluate effectiveness of career programming and promote continuous improvement.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree
- Minimum 5 years' progressively responsible work experience in career counseling, including at least 3 years in a college career center.
- Knowledge of career development theories and labor market trends.
- Experience administering career specific computer platforms, such as Handshake, Simplicity etc.
- Experience collaborating with colleagues on programs and initiatives.
- Experience building and cultivating strategic partnerships with employers, alumni and/or other external constituents.
- Experience preparing and delivering effective presentations to a wide array of audiences.
- Ability to mentor and coach team members, manage a budget and ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
- Ability to work considerable evening and occasional weekend hours.
- Valid driver's license and insurability as some travel is expected.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10 or more years of relevant experience.
- 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a college career center
- Prior management experience
Additional Information:
Annual Salary: $78,760
*The hiring salary above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.
Siena University offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. The highlights include:
- Retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements
- Tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Eligible University employees enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break
- Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to University community lectures and productions, complimentary University gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more.
Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.
Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints!
Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. .
A background screening is required for finalist applicants for all University positions.
