Adams State UniversityAlamosa, CO
Position Summary: The Director of Career Services provides strategic administrative leadership and oversees the daily operations of the Career Center, ensuring the coordination of university-wide career services. This role advises students and alumni on career development in both individual and group settings, fosters campus-wide collaborations and strengthens partnerships with faculty, and administrative units. The Director designs student programming based on research and employer feedback to support career readiness and long-term success. Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities) Develops and implements a strategic career services plan to foster early career development, career readiness, occupational wellness, and employment success for students and alumni. Supervises Career Center staff including hiring, onboarding , training, professional development, performance evaluations and personnel management. Provides advanced career counseling to students and alumni on topics such as career exploration, resumes, cover letters, job/internship search strategies, interview preparation and mock interviews , professional development, etc. Partners with faculty and staff for the implementation of career readiness initiatives and enhance internship and employment opportunities. Develops and implements programs and resources accessible to students of all abilities. Plans and executes career related outreach/educational programs Including local Career Fairs, etiquette dinners, workshops, and employer recruitment events, etc. Serves as a primary liaison between the university and employers at the state, regional, national, and international level to develop career pipelines and partnerships Manages departmental budgets, grant and project proposals, and financial operations to support strategic initiatives. Represents the university in committees, meetings, events, and professional organizations which may require off-site travel. Establishes effective communication channels to share career opportunities and resources with internal and external stakeholders. Develops and implements methods to collect and analyze data on career readiness and employment outcomes and feedback from employers and faculty/staff to assess program effectiveness and improve career services. Collaborates with departments to participate and included career related components in New Student Orientation, Discover Days, Resident Assistant training, and other university programs Coordinates with faculty members to assess career opportunities within the professional fields. Develops relationships with local businesses for corporate sponsorship opportunities. Chairs the Career Advisory Committee engaging internal and external stakeholders to guide the development of the curriculum and co-curriculum ensuring alignment with current industry trends and workforces needs. Promotes and inclusive, student-centered approach to career development incorporating diverse perspectives and equitable practices Maintains a bias toward decision-making that is informed by research, data, and theory and that leverages students' unique cultures, experiences, and backgrounds and abilities as strengths. Fosters collaboration, teamwork, and transparency within the department and across the university. Performs other duties as assigned to ensure success of the department, including occasional evening and weekend responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, education, counseling, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Career Services or a closely related role, working directly with students on career development, job placement, or experiential learning opportunities. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative career development and preparation programs. Proven experience collaborating with faculty and employers to enhance career opportunities. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, grant proposals, project proposals, expenditures, and reconciliations, etc. Excellent customer service skills with a student-centered approach. Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of career counseling and employer relations in higher education. Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies. Proficiency with career management systems and first destination survey tools, particularly Handshake. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in business, education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in Career Services within Higher Education, including staff management, employer relations, and strategic planning. Proficiency with student information systems, preferably Workday. Proficiency with learning management systems, preferably Blackboard. Experience working with diverse student populations, including underserved groups in higher education. Bilingual, in Spanish with the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish Salary and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $56,244-$63,972. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page. How to Apply: All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University's Workday application portal. No other format of application material will be accepted. Completed applications include the following: Cover letter Resume Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment) Three professional references, including phone number and email for each Review of completed applications will begin 7/24/2025 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Savala Devoge at sdevoge@adams.edu Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service. We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study, work, and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities. We value qualified candidates, with varied language skills, who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations, and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income, first-generation, and Hispanic-serving, rural anchor university. Therefore, we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching, service, and scholarship. The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State's purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/ Disclosures: In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final. Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/ . These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.
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