Director Student & Career Services

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.

• $110K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or 4 years of equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
  • 5 years of administrative experience in Student or Career Services at a post-secondary institution preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills in motivating and building a positive workplace culture.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong technical and process skills.
  • Ability to work through complex situations for actionable decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop high-performing Student and Career Services teams.
  • Drive student success through improved advising and career readiness processes.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards via staff training and audits.
  • Build strong employer partnerships to enhance job opportunities for graduates.
  • Oversee operations and performance metrics including advising and student satisfaction.
  • Foster a positive team culture through coaching and professional development.

Benefits

  • Paid training opportunities.
  • Tuition waiver for you and immediate family after 6 months of employment.
  • Competitive paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays.
  • 50% retirement match on the first 6% of contributions after 90 days.
  • 4 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents.
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Pet insurance available through ASPCA.
Full Job Description
Overview

Empowering Student Success from Day One to Dream Job

 

Are you passionate about guiding students from orientation to graduation—and beyond? As the Student and Career Services Director, you’ll be the driving force behind student success across the UTI network. This dynamic leadership role oversees a wide range of services that support persistence, completion, and career placement. From academic advising and student records to career counseling and employer partnerships, you’ll lead a team dedicated to helping students thrive both in and out of the classroom.

 

You’ll collaborate closely with campus leadership and cross-functional teams in Education, Financial Aid, Admissions, and more to ensure a seamless student experience. Whether it’s coordinating orientation, supporting ADA/Title IX compliance, or hosting career fairs that connect students with top employers, your work will make a lasting impact.

If you're a strategic thinker with a heart for student development and a knack for building strong partnerships, this role offers the perfect blend of purpose and leadership.

What We Offer:

  • Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 per year depending on experience
  • Paid Training
  • Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
  • Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday)
  • Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
  • Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
  • Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
  • Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
  • Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop high-performing Student and Career Services teams, setting strategic direction and fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Drive student success by enhancing advising, academic support, and career readiness processes to improve persistence, graduation, and employment outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards through regular audits, staff training, and policy enforcement.
  • Build strong employer partnerships to expand local and graduate job opportunities, collaborating with the EDGE team on employer engagement initiatives.
  • Oversee operations and performance, including scheduling, advising, student satisfaction, and employment metrics, while managing departmental budgets and resources.
  • Promote a positive team culture through coaching, recognition, and professional development to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
Qualifications

Education / Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (counseling, social work, psychology, education) and/orequivalent experience of four (4) years of experience (required)
  • Five (5) years leadership or management experience (preferred)
  • Five (5) years experience in an administrative position in the Student Services or Career Servicesoffice of a public or approved private post-secondary school (preferred)

 

Skills

  • Leadership skills in areas such as motivating, building a strong culture, change management, driving customer service excellence and the ability to create a highly desirable workplace.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong technical and process skills.
 

Abilities

  • Ability to work through complex situations, drawing from a variety of resources, to arrive at qualityand actionable decisions

 

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