Director, College of Engineering Career Center
Hiring Department: Corporate Relations & Career Placement - COE
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID
Posting Close Date: September 28, 2026
Salary (commensuratewith experience): $95,000 - $105,000/ Annual Salary
Final salary offered will be determined by a thoroughassessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidateexperience and qualifications and budget constraints.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
Develops and directs the Career Center's comprehensive programs and services to meet the career advancement needs and goals of both undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Engineering. Develops, oversees and maintains systems and programs for the Engineering Career Center: staff development, employer relations, student outreach activities, financial management; along with the annual Engineering Career Fairs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Directs the Engineering Career Center, by establishing the strategic direction of the services and programs to develop and advance the careers of undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Engineering. Works directly with College of Engineering business office on financial operations including purchases, salaries, events and facilities. Hires, trains and develops Engineering Career Center staff; provides staff assessments and evaluations. Promotes active involvement in professional career-related associations and groups both on and off campus.Develops, oversees and fosters corporate and employer relations with executives, HR and alumni and student development programs.Serve on committees to represent the interests of the Center in meetings and initiatives with campuswide stakeholders.Plans, creates, coordinates and presents on-campus job fairs and career preparation workshops on a wide variety of career related topics.Prepares and presents related employment data and reports.Conducts research and keeps current on employment trends, career opportunities, occupational outlook, salary trends and career development practices.Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Education, HR, Counseling or a related field.
5 years of experience in Career Services, Business, HR, Counseling or a related field.
Knowledge of career development and services, corporate recruitment or human resources.
Communiation, organization, presentation, analytical and computer/pc skills.
Proven track record of leading a team, organizing large and small scale events, and presenting to students and upper managment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Education, Career Counseling, Higher Education, HR or a related field.
5 years of administrative and/or leadership role experience in career services or a higher education career related role.
Knowledge of Higher Education, career development, corporate recruitment, placement and career services.
Job platform systems, financial/budget managment and project management skills.
Ability to research and compare outside vendors; developing curriculum and training faculty.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
