Director of Career and Life Planning

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and coordinate career-related activities and services for undergraduate programs and the campus community.
• Facilitate career exploration and job preparation skills through one-on-one counseling and group sessions.
• Cultivate and expand internship and employment opportunities for students and alumni using the Handshake platform.
• Manage the community service and federal work-study programs to ensure students meet financial aid requirements.
• Organize and deliver presentations on career and life planning topics to students and graduates.
• Administer the employment agreement process for graduate student internships.
• Evaluate program effectiveness by analyzing attendance, engagement, and satisfaction metrics.
• Collaborate with faculty and various campus constituencies to increase internship participation and integration.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• 5-7 years of experience working in college career and life planning or a similar field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven public speaking skills with the ability to motivate and inspire audiences.
• Strong organizational and program management skills.
• Knowledge of career and student development theory.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

About the Company

New England College is dedicated to providing transformative educational experiences. Located in Henniker, NH, the college focuses on student success through integrated academic and career support services.