Career Services Manager

About the role

The Career Services Manager leads the Career Services Department, overseeing advisors and support staff to deliver high‑quality career development, employer engagement, and graduate placement services. This role collaborates with academic leaders, student services, admissions, and external employers to improve student employment outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise Career Services Advisors, set performance goals, conduct coaching and evaluations, and develop departmental processes.
• Oversee career development and placement operations, monitor graduate employment outcomes, analyze trends, and ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Develop and execute employer partnership strategies, manage pipelines for internships, apprenticeships, and job opportunities, and coordinate recruitment events.
• Lead the design and delivery of career readiness programming, workshops, and training initiatives.
• Maintain accurate placement data, prepare performance reports, and support accreditation reviews.
• Set annual departmental goals, monitor labor market trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five years of experience in career services, workforce development, recruiting, or related fields.
• At least two years of supervisory or team‑leadership experience.
• Proven ability to build relationships with employers and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project‑management capabilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with student information systems.
• Experience using CRM platforms.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced skills in Google Workspace applications.

What we offer

• Paid sick leave (40 hours per year) and paid vacation (40 hours first year, 80 hours thereafter).
• Eight paid holidays annually.
• Health insurance options (PPO and HMO) with SCIT covering $400 of monthly premiums.
• Eligibility for 401(k) after one year of service and 1,000 hours worked.