Associate Director of Career Services
External
Pointloma · Point Loma Campus - San Diego, CAFull-timeHybrid1w ago
CRMLeadershipStrategic Planning
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Responsibilities
- Support implementation and expansion of PLNU's Career Ecosystem strategy across undergraduate and graduate programs
- Develop and implement a comprehensive employer and strategic partnership strategy
- Develop and strengthen employer, alumni, and industry partnerships that create career-connected learning opportunities for students
- Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, Student Affairs, Advancement, and campus partners to align career readiness initiatives with workforce trends and institutional priorities
- Serve as a liaison between PLNU and industry partners to support experiential learning, internships, mentorship, and employment pathways
- Support employer-facing events, networking opportunities, industry panels, and recruitment initiatives
- Assist in integrating career education and labor market trends into academic and co-curricular student experiences across multiple modalities
- Develop and support career advising programs, workshops, presentations, and student engagement initiatives
- Lead initiatives that increase student awareness, participation, and engagement with Career Services resources and programming
- Develop systems and processes for tracking employer engagement, student participation, and career outcomes data
- Utilize assessment and reporting practices to evaluate program effectiveness and support strategic planning efforts
- Support optimization of career technologies and employer relationship management systems including Career Forge, Indeed, and related platforms
- Assist the Director of Career Services with strategic planning, operational management, and implementation of departmental initiatives
- Provide mentorship, training, and support to professional staff and student employees
- Contribute to the development of operational systems, communication strategies, policies, and procedures that support departmental effectiveness and scalability
- Perform additional duties and projects in support of departmental and university priorities
Requirements
- Passion for student career development, workforce readiness, and creating meaningful post-graduate pathways
- Experience building and maintaining strategic partnerships with employers, alumni, faculty, and community organizations
- Strong understanding of career development, employer engagement, workforce trends, and experiential learning practices
- Ability to lead projects, implement strategic initiatives, and support scalable student engagement efforts
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with experience using data to support decision-making and continuous improvement
- Experience utilizing career services technologies, CRM systems, and workforce-related platforms
- Ability to think strategically while also supporting operational execution and student engagement efforts
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor and support professional staff and student employees
- Knowledge and experience working with a diverse population is preferred
- Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Business, Human Resources, Student Affairs, or a related field
- Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive professional experience in career services, employer relat
Benefits
Job Summary:Salary:Pay range $ 72,000 - $75,000Actual salary offered is determined by the candidate's experience, education, skills, and other factors, including internal equity and university funding resources.Job Status:Full time***Job Description:Health insuranceDental insurancePaid time offEquity / stock options
Additional Information
PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God's kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.
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