Director of the Center for Life Beyond Reed

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and institutional direction for the Center for Life Beyond Reed (CLBR) in alignment with the college's mission.
• Oversee career development, internships, experiential learning, fellowships, and post-graduate advising initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and senior administrators to embed career readiness into academic and co-curricular programs.
• Lead the college's strategy for internships and experiential learning, including managing employer partnerships and academic integration.
• Manage individualized and group career advising services tailored to a diverse student population.
• Direct the collection, analysis, and reporting of post-graduate outcomes and programmatic data to inform continuous improvement.
• Support College Advancement fundraising efforts through donor meetings and stewardship.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 10 years of experience in career services, student affairs, higher education administration, advancement, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressively responsible management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a liberal arts college or a similarly mission-driven educational environment.
• Terminal degree, such as a Ph.D. or Ed.D.
• Demonstrated experience in career development, experiential learning, fellowship advising, or post-graduate student success.
• Proven track record of partnering with alumni, employers, donors, and other external constituents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution (after one year of service).
• Educational assistance for employees and their children.
• 22 days of paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Half-day Fridays during the summer.

About the Company

Reed College is a premier liberal arts institution dedicated to academic excellence and the intellectual growth of its students. Located in Portland, Oregon, Reed fosters a unique community characterized by intense intellectual investment and a commitment to the liberal arts tradition.