Director of Career Development

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for a comprehensive, university-wide career development program.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan that aligns with institutional priorities and advances student career readiness, internships, and employment outcomes.
• Lead and develop the Career Development student team through supervision, coaching, and professional development.
• Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with faculty, academic units, alumni, employers, and community organizations.
• Oversee the design and delivery of career-related programming, including workshops, courses, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Provide direct career coaching to students, including vocational discernment, resume preparation, and interview strategies.
• Establish and monitor assessment practices, such as the annual First Destination Survey, to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Manage operational resources, including budgeting and technology, to support career development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or business preferred).
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in career development, student development, or a related field.
• Proven experience in career coaching and program design.
• Strong relational leadership skills with the ability to build partnerships across campus and with external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Christian higher education and the ability to integrate faith and vocation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Employer retirement contribution beginning on the first day of full-time employment (100% vested).
• Additional auxiliary coverage including life insurance, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement leave, plus 18 days of holiday observance.
• Tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Access to campus amenities including a fitness center and various cultural and scientific programs.

About the Company

Olivet Nazarene University is a Christian university dedicated to providing an education with a Christian purpose. We value diversity as a means to enrich the educational experience and are committed to recruiting and retaining mission-aligned faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.