The Director of Career Services serves as the primary advisor to the Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Development regarding career development of students and in fulfilling education, work-and-learn, and placement needs of employers in the campus service area. This position is responsible for leading the Career Coaching and Talent Connections areas of the Career Link campus organization. This position is responsible for advancing strategies for a self-sustaining organization with related performance measures. This position is also responsible for implementing the Career Link strategy and overseeing ongoing support of campus team members. The Director leads training initiatives, provides coaching and consultation to the campus Career Link team members, serving as a strategic partner to develop strategies and plans to assist students and employers.

Salary Range: $60,000-65,000 (based on education and experience)

Major Responsibilities: 

• Oversee and manage campus career services team and operations. 

• Guides the daily activities of Career Coach, and Talent Connection Manager to drive outcomes tied to students’ Career Development Plans (CDP), work-and-learn experiences for students and employers, placement of students in jobs upon graduation, and talent pipelines for employers. 

• Partners with Systems Office Vice President of Career Coaching and Career Experiences to build out and plan to meet and exceed related campus goals. 

• Partners with campus Deans, Program Chairs, Directors, and departments lead to develop strategies, projects, and initiatives to help the Career Link department and campus reach its goals.  

• Develops and maintains a culture for the Career Services team that is student- and employer-centric, based upon demand-driven, voice-of-the-customer, data-oriented solutions leveraged at the campus service area level. 

• Oversee and manage all operations in the Ivy Threads and Career Services VR rooms. This includes managing inventory, programming, interns, student referrals, events, and so on.  

• Assists in creating and maintaining strategic alliances and building long-term relationships with economic development entities, corporations, community groups, local agencies, local K-12s, etc. 

• Works alongside the Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Development to identify and attract public and private funding opportunities to support the current and ongoing financial needs of the CAREER LINK. 

• Works collaboratively with the Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Development and other campus leaders to successfully implement initiatives and meet or exceed metrics tied to the CAREER LINK. 

• Works with Systems Office Executive Director of Career Coaching to provide training, tools, and other resources to campus Career Coach(es) to ensure they are working effectively with students in preparation and tracking of CDPs, attainment of work-and-learn experiences, career placement, and other related career preparation needs. 

• Works with Systems Office Executive Director of Career Experiences to ensure work-and-learn, placement, and other career opportunities are available to students and employers. 

• Conducts and assists with Career Coaching appointments and Talent Connections placements to ensure students are being coached and placed.  

• Assists with purchasing materials for Career Link workshops, events, and skills training(s). 

• Assists with processing invoices, membership dues, and other miscellaneous items the team may need.   

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

• A minimum of five (5) years related experience required.  

• Demonstrated skills and abilities to concurrently manage numerous tasks, some with conflicting priorities required. 

• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required. 

• Commitment to student learning outcomes, staff development, and diversity required. 

• Must be able and willing to travel to and from campuses and professional development activities. 

• Must have ability to work within an entrepreneurial framework and scale a large project. 

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Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Job ID: JR0000108973