Position Details
Posted: August 19, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type:Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: October 2026
Work Location: CT State Capital (950 Main Street Hartford CT 06103)
Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.Position Summary

The Campus Director of Career Services plays a vital role in leading career readiness, internship/job search activities, and professional skill development for students and alumni. Specifically, they deliver career-related advising, programs, and services that support students in reaching their academic, career, personal, and professional goals. The incumbent maintains extensive cooperative and collaborative relationships with the business community, faculty, staff and with professionals of peer institutions to share best practice and stay current on trends within the field.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Campus Associate Dean of Student Development or other administrator, the Campus Director of Career Services is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver career advising and coaching (career development-focused counseling to include skill identification assistance, career exploration and guidance, career readiness / competencies, goal setting, job search skill development) and appropriate general academic direction.
• Provide students and alumni with career development and job search-related programs and activities, including engagement with employers (career fairs, career panels, employer visits, on-campus interview sessions, etc.), presentations, on-campus events, and workshops.
• Assist students and alumni in developing job search competencies to include resume writing and interviewing skills.
• In collaboration with guided pathways advisors, provide advanced student career exploration support, including assisting in the exploration of majors, particularly for "undecided" students.
• Serve as the campus "point person" to foster positive relationships with local, state, and national employers from all industry sectors to provide hiring/recruitment assistance; enhance employer outreach through online employment platforms, local chambers of commerce, regional business councils and professional associations.
• Coordinate postings on job board platform of student on-campus employment, off-campus employment, and, in partnership with academic program coordinators/faculty, paid and unpaid internships/externships.
• Facilitate seamless career planning between credit and workforce development/continuing education programs.
• Partner with Workforce Development and Continuing Education leadership to help support initiatives relevant to labor market trends, workforce investment funded programs, and general employment needs.
• Develop and maintain extensive and effective collaborative relationships with local and regional business and industry organizations to support their workforce and hiring needs.
• Manage, update, and maintain technology platforms (i.e., job listing portals and career explorations tools).
• Screen employers to determine legitimacy and assess/manage potential fraudulent postings.
• Update and maintain accurate career related materials, webpages, and other student resources.
• Publicize career services department offerings and events to students, alumni, community members, faculty, and employers using effective and strategic marketing techniques.
• Promote campus career services at events such as prospective student open house and new student orientation.
• Provide appropriate assistance for CCS 1001 instructors to support career exploration and development activities within course outcomes and assignments.
• Represent CT State at regional business and industry council meetings and serve on program advisory boards.
• Stay current on industry trends, job market conditions, and employment opportunities to best support students, and report on trends to appropriate stakeholders (administrators, program coordinators, department chairs, etc.).
• Provide supervision, leadership, and direction to assigned staff.
• Review and evaluate performance of assigned staff, providing guidance, appropriate training, and coaching where needed, and conduct constructive performance reviews.
• Manage career services department operational budget.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.
Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Business Administration, Human Resources or an appropriately relevant field with one (1) or more years of related experience and up to two (2) years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Significant experience and expertise in providing career advising for diverse undergraduate students, particularly focused on career exploration and self-assessment.
• Experience in student services/career advising, employer relations, and higher education management, preferably including community colleges, and/or significant experience in managing large-scale projects.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated success in developing and maintaining professional relationships with various internal and external partners, including students, faculty, administration, and alumni, as well as other higher education institutions, employers, and professional organizations.
• A history of success with program development and project management.
• Information technology literacy skills and familiarity with online job search/networking platforms.
• Budgeting and fiscal experience.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience at the Associate Director or above level.
• Three (3) years of Community College experience.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $80,901 approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.
Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter
• A current resume

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.

Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.