Director Co-op & Career Development, UC Clermont College

of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu . UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success. Job Overview Provide leadership and operational oversight for UC Clermont’s Career Services Center, ensuring career development services are student-centered, integrated across the college, responsive to workforce and employer needs, and aligned with institutional priorities. Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Student & Graduate Pathways, faculty, staff, employers, university partners, and community organizations to advance career readiness, experiential learning, student success, and post-graduate outcomes. Lead the development and continuous improvement of Career Services programs, services, communications, systems, and campus partnerships that help students explore career pathways, prepare for the workforce, and successfully transition from college to career. Essential Functions Direct and oversee the daily operations of the Career Services Center, ensuring high-quality, accessible, and coordinated services for students across academic programs and delivery formats. Partner with the Assistant Dean of Student & Graduate Pathways to establish short- and long-term priorities for career readiness, experiential learning, student success, employer engagement, and post-graduate outcomes. Lead the integration of career development across the student experience through Career Everywhere, working with faculty, staff, advising, student support areas, and academic leadership to embed career readiness throughout the college. Oversee the Career Services student service model, including career coaching, career exploration, workshops, classroom engagement, career resources, and referral processes, ensuring appropriate access and distribution of services across the team. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with faculty, staff, academic departments, university Career Services units, and other campus partners to coordinate career-related initiatives and support student success. Lead the collection, analysis, and use of Career Services data related to student engagement, appointments, experiential learning, employer engagement, programs, and career outcomes to guide decision-making and continuous improvement. Develop and oversee Career Services communications and outreach, including student newsletters, digital resources, Career Services platforms, and coordinated messaging that increases awareness and use of services. Support employer and workforce engagement by helping connect employer needs with students, academic programs, Career Services initiatives, and appropriate campus partners while coordinating closely with staff responsible for employer relations and work-based learning. Develop and implement programs and resources that strengthen career readiness, leadership development, career exploration, job-search preparation, and workforce readiness for diverse student populations. Represent Career Services in college leadership meetings, committees, university-wide initiatives, and cross-functional collaborations related to student success, career development, experiential learning, retention, and workforce readiness. Lead, supervise, develop, and support Career Services staff, establishing clear responsibilities, priorities, performance expectations, and opportunities for professional growth. Oversee Career Services operational resources, policies, procedures, technology, memberships, and budget-related activities to support effective service delivery, growth, and sustainability. Required Education Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred, in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, or a related field. Relevant experience and/or specialized training may be considered in lieu of the education requirement consistent with university policy. Required Experience Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in career development, career services, student success, higher education administration, experiential learning, workforce readiness, employer engagement, or a related field. Experience leading programs, initiatives, projects, or teams. Skills and Abilities Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to guide and develop a student-centered Career Services team. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop collaborative relationships and professional networks across academic, student-support, employer, and community environments. Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, set goals, and move strategic initiatives through implementation. Strong organizational and operational-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing needs. Ability to use data and assessment to evaluate services, identify opportunities, and guide continuous improvement. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, academic leadership, students, employers, and university partners. Understanding of career development, career readiness, experiential learning, student success, and workforce trends. Ability to prepare clear reports, procedures, communications, and other professional materials. Ability to use career-management, student-information, communication, and academic technology systems. Additional Qualifications Considered Experience supervising professional staff, student employees, or graduate assistants. Experience leading career-development or student-success initiatives within higher education. Experience implementing Career Everywhere or other institution-wide career-readiness strategies. Experience supporting online, commuter, nontraditional, first-generation, or other diverse student populations. Experience with career-management and academic technologies such as Handshake, Canvas, Catalyst, Focus2, or similar platforms. Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting student-engagement and career-outcome data. Experience collaborating with employers, workforce organizations, or community partners. Knowledge of University of Cincinnati systems, policies, resources, and collaborative processes. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Application Process Cover letter Resume/Curriculum Vitae Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $80,000, dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page . UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal . We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu . Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: 104553