Associate Director of Career Development

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The Associate Director of Career Development provides leadership and operational support to advance the University's mission of preparing students and graduates for career success. This role is responsible for overseeing staff and/or a designated career development process, setting and achieving key outcomes, and ensuring compliance with institutional standards. The Associate Director drives strategic initiatives, cultivates strong employer partnerships, and applies industry insights to enhance services. In addition to managing people and/or processes, the role remains hands-on by engaging directly with students and graduates, delivering career readiness support, and contributing to departmental and University events and initiatives. This role typically reports to a Director or Sr. Director of Career Development.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience with demonstrated success in career development, recruitment, student advising, or related career support, including a record of meeting or exceeding established goals.
  
  
  
  • Direct experience in career development is preferred.
  
  
  
  
• Minimum of three years of experience in employer outreach, sales, or professional networking, with proven ability to build and sustain partnerships.
• At least three years of demonstrated experience in core focus area or in training or managing others.

Compensation is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. It is uncommon for new employees to start near the top of the salary range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. The salary range for this position is $54,538 to $$73,786.

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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee a designated process or sub-function (e.g., Operations, Compliance, Alumni Relations), setting goals, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional priorities.
• Track and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) of designated process or sub-function using data to evaluate effectiveness, drive improvements, and report on results.
• Lead and/or contribute to departmental initiatives such as survey administration, communications, document management, employee resources, or other assigned projects.
• Drive the execution of strategic initiatives across the team, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Stay at the forefront of industry developments by researching evolving workforce trends and career search strategies. Analyze and apply insights to inform team strategy and enhance the student and graduate experience
• For people managers: oversee team performance and development through regular coaching, recruitment, training, and evaluation, while guiding staff in student engagement, employer relations, and compliance activities to achieve career development goals.
• Oversee accurate and timely documentation of student, graduate, and employer engagement in the University's system of record, ensuring data integrity and usability for institutional reporting and strategic planning.

A full job description can be provided during interview processes.
Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.
• Constantly operates office and/or teach equipment which may include computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.
• Frequently uses voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff or colleagues face-to-face or over the telephone.
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
• Occasionally move, carry, or lift 10 pounds.
  
  

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.