Career Center

The Director provides administrative and managerial oversight and support for the Division of Career Services through supervision and execution of the departmental efforts aligned to Career Exploration, Career Development, Workforce (Business/Industry/Education/Not-for Profit) engagements/ initiatives, professional and graduate education endeavors, and other career-related activities; work in strategic collaboration with academic and university colleges/schools/departments, athletics, alumni relations, advancement, and other university divisions, community college and ISD partners on opportunities to build new and enhance long-standing relationships to benefit Tarleton learners, graduates, and the University;  stays abreast of workforce and career-based initiatives aligned with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), the State of Texas, the Texas A&M University System, and other relevant agencies, organizations, and professional associations. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

In-office position located in Stephenville, Texas with work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate; which may include afterhours and/or weekends.

Responsibilities:

Leadership/Management/Administration/Support/Planning (45%)

• Prepare and execute strategic planning initiatives, goal setting, division budgets, and monthly/ annual reports.

• Attend administrative staff meetings on and off-campus as well as meetings/conferences/ events regarding career planning and employment/employer relations and engagement.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to the Career Services staff and provide mid- and long-range strategic goals for the division.

• Monitors multiple workflows with employer relations initiatives, career development activities and marketing/promotions to ensure appropriate staffing and project completion.

• Oversee the compilation and assessment of the divisionâ™s employer relations and career development efforts on all campuses including employer partnership programs/deliverables.

• Work collaboratively with other departments/divisions on University Strategic Plan Goals and Initiatives

• Work with academic colleges and data/research areas on preparation, implementation, and execution of the First Destination Survey (or related survey initiatives)

Community Outreach/Employer and Stakeholder Engagements and Internal/External Relationships (45%)

• Establish, cultivate, and maintain existing contacts with corporate, non-profit, government, and education-related employers and stakeholders.

• Work collaboratively with academic and administrative colleges/schools/departments on the planning of career development and workforce-related strategic based on relevant workforce data and initiatives intended to strengthen opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral/professional program students.

• Lead the planning and successful execution of career fairs and other career-related forums.

• Coordinates marketing plan for the department. Prepares strategic plan for department with goals, objectives, and strategies for effective operation.

• Engage with Alumni Relations and University Advancement on potential collaborations, initiatives, and/or events with direct ties to Career Services-related functions. 

• Provide a university point of contact for all Texas A&M University System, State of Texas, and appropriate federal career services committees and initiatives.

OTHER (10%)

• Other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.

Required Education and Experience:

• Masterâ™s degree in counseling, business, management, human resources, education/higher education administration/leadership, student affairs, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ten years of related experience including three years managing and supervising people

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience working effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

• 5+ years of work experience(s) in a career services or related field(s) providing career guidance, consultation, educational presentations/trainings and/or engagements leading to the creation of partnerships and initiatives involving key stakeholders, such as employers, institutions of higher education, and workforce organizations.

• 3+ years managing and supervising people.

• Demonstrated experience working effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

• Experience developing and executing budgets.

• Demonstrated track record managing staff resulting in the fulfillment of events, new services or committed project goals. 

• A record of successful external and internal engagements, collaborative leadership, and management skills

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Supervisory/budget experience

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Requires the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks/duties and work cooperatively and collaboratively with various internal/external stakeholder.

• Possess superior communication skills and the capacity to effectively represent the division at various meeting/events.

Supervision of Others

• Supervises others.