Director of Career Education

Job no: 561632
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Classification: Administrator II
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $8,869 to $9,167* mo.
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: September 30, 2026
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of the Center for Experiential Learning and Innovation, the Director of Career Education serves as a strategic leader who advances initiatives to advance career readiness, student career development, internship preparation, and integrated career education initiatives. The Director of Career Education leads career education programming, embedded career success outcomes, career-related instructional design initiatives, and the development of accessible, online career resources that enable students to explore careers, build skills, and take action.

The position leads a team of career educators, career coaching professionals, and peer advisors, and collaborates with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to integrate career readiness into the student experience. The position provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and improvement of EAB/Navigate career strategy, including career-related workflows, student engagement campaigns, and an annual campaign calendar that aligns timely outreach, appointment, and events with key student milestones. The Director develops scalable and innovative approaches to career education that support student engagement, persistence, and successful transition to internships, employment, graduate education, and lifelong career development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, supervise, mentor, support, and evaluate the performance of a team of career educators, career coaching staff, and related personnel. Provide strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and improvement of EAB/Navigate career strategy, including career-related workflows, student engagement campaigns, and an annual campaign calendar that aligns timely outreach, appointment, and events with key student milestones.
• Establish team priorities, performance expectations, accountability measures, and professional development plans.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and effectiveness in career coaching, workshops, classroom engagement, and student support services.
• Facilitate ongoing staff training, collaboration, and alignment with institutional career readiness goals and student success priorities.
• Develop and implement assessment practices, operational procedures, and service standards to support continuous improvement.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered team culture.
• Utilize data, assessment findings, and student feedback to guide strategic planning and program enhancements.
• Contribute to departmental planning and strategic initiatives.

2. Career Success Outcomes & Instructional Design Leadership

• Lead and participate in the design, implementation, and assessment of embedded career success outcomes across campus.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to integrate career readiness competencies into curriculum and co-curricular experiences. Develop scalable instructional strategies, assignments, toolkits, online resources, and learning modules that support career readiness and workforce preparation.
• Design and facilitate career education, workshops, presentations, and instructional content aligned with institutional learning outcomes.
• Support the implementation of innovative and inclusive career education practices using technology and evidence-based instructional design.
• Evaluate and refine instructional materials and student learning outcomes using assessment data and best practices.
• Stay informed on emerging trends in career development, workforce preparation, student engagement, and experiential learning.

3. Peer Advisor Training & Supervision

• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor student peer advisors, career ambassadors, or related student staff.
• Develop peer advisor training materials, department-specific onboarding processes, and professional development opportunities.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to ensure high-quality peer-to-peer student engagement and service delivery.
• Assess peer advisor effectiveness and contribute to leadership development opportunities for student employees.

4. Career Education & Student Support

• Support the facilitation of workshops, presentations, classroom sessions, and career programming for students and campus partners.
• Support career coaching and guidance to students on career exploration, internships, job search strategies, graduate school preparation, and career readiness.
• Support initiatives that advance equitable access to career development opportunities for diverse student populations.
• Collaborate with employers, alumni, faculty, and community partners to strengthen career development programming and experiential learning opportunities.

Other Functions:

1. Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of career development theory, student learning and development, employer relations, and career readiness frameworks.
• Preparing students to apply for and success in internship
• General knowledge about employer relations and hiring practices; industry and labor-market trends, how employers evaluate candidates; and how to communicate with employers

Skilled in:

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple
• priorities; working effectively as part of cross-functional teams;
• EAB Navigate or other student success analytics systems
• Using on-line career development platforms and developing relevant programming for staff and faculty

Ability to:

• Ability to design and deliver engaging educational programming and instructional content; ability to build partnerships and work effectively with faculty, staff, employers, and students; ability to lead and motivate teams in a collaborative and evolving environment. Ability to effectively supervise and manage staff performance; Ability to analyze data and implement evidence-based improvements; commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment that supports diverse student populations; ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multilingual environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, higher education, human resources, or a relevant field
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in career education, career coaching, higher education student development, or related areas.
• One (1) to three (3) years of staff supervision, team leadership, or program management experience.
• Experience teaching or facilitating career development courses, workshops, presentations, or curriculum-based instruction.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners.
• Experience designing or implementing career-related learning outcomes, instructional content, or student success initiatives.
• Knowledge of the student career development lifecycle, including career exploration, experiential learning, career readiness, internship preparation, and transition to employment or graduate education.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in counseling, higher education, student affairs, education, organizational leadership, or a related field.
• Experience leading career education initiatives in a college or university setting.
• Familiarity with National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career readiness competencies and best practices in career education.
• Experience cultivating employer partnerships and developing internship opportunities that support student career development.
• Knowledge of employer engagement strategies, workforce trends, and internship program development.
• Experience with instructional design, learning management systems, online learning tools, or other educational technologies.
• Experience using assessment, program evaluation, data analysis, and reporting tools to support continuous improvement.
• Experience supervising professional staff and student employees in a collaborative environment.Working Knowledge with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System or equivalent student information system; Microsoft Office Professional Suite, and Google mail and calendaring programs.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND POSITION DESIGNATIONS:

• May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. The position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations.

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