Director, Engineering Career ServicesJob no: Work type: Staff
Location: VCU Main Campus
Categories: Student Services
Advertising Summary: We're looking for a motivated professional to lead career services for the College of Engineering. You'll manage career fairs, employer events, professional development courses, and the internship/co-op program while overseeing budgeting and strategic planning. If you enjoy a fast-paced, student-focused environment, this role is for you!
Unit: College Of Engineering MBU
Department: Engineering Innovation and Outreach
Duties & Responsibilities:In this role, you will:
- Develop and implement innovative career development strategies that respond to changing workforce needs and emerging industry trends.
- Lead the planning and execution of large-scale engineering career fairs serving 600-1,000 students and welcoming 90-110 employer partners annually.
- Offer career related networking events and info sessions from employers multiple weeks of each semester - which includes coffee hours, info sessions, tabling events, etc
- Manage the professional development classes, ensuring all classes have coverage
- Manage and continuously enhance the College's internship and co-op programs to support student success and experiential learning opportunities.
- Provide leadership for the daily operations and long-term sustainability of the College of Engineering Career Services Office, including budget oversight and resource management.
- Develop strategic short- and long-range plans that support and improve student achievement, employer engagement, and program growth.
- Initiate and respond to requests for special projects outside of daily goals by identifying and performing necessary tasks by case specific deadlines in order to support departmental responsiveness to change and market demand.
Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree and some years of experience in a relevant professional role or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and the public from a variety of cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to effectively direct, budget, plan, implement and evaluate programs.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience within a higher education setting is preferred.
- Significant years of experience in a comparable role is preferred.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead people and provide direction.
Salary Range: $90,000 - Commensurate
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
University Job Title: 3541B - Director SS Base
Contact Information:Contact Name: Sierra Cloud
Contact Email: [email protected]Advertised: 22 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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