Director of Career Services Jobs

Explore Director of Career Services opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors shape career development programs, connect students and alumni with employers, and lead teams focused on meaningful employment outcomes.

What Does a Director of Career Services Do?

Directors oversee career counseling, career education, recruiting programs, and employer engagement. Depending on the organization, they may serve students, alumni, executives, or other professional communities. Their work often includes setting strategy, managing staff and budgets, building partnerships, and using outcomes data to improve services.

Common Responsibilities

  • Lead career services strategy, operations, and program development.
  • Manage and coach career advisors, program staff, and other team members.
  • Build relationships with employers, recruiters, alumni, and academic or business leaders.
  • Oversee career counseling, workshops, events, recruiting, and digital resources.
  • Track engagement and employment outcomes, then use insights to guide improvements.
  • Manage budgets, policies, and service delivery across teams or locations.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly value leadership experience in career services, talent development, higher education, recruiting, or a related field. Strong candidates bring strategic planning, people management, communication, and relationship-building skills, along with the ability to assess programs using data. Familiarity with career platforms, employer recruiting practices, and relevant labor-market trends can also be helpful.

Find Director of Career Services Roles on Ladders

Search Ladders for Director of Career Services jobs and related leadership opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to identify roles that fit your experience and career goals.

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$200K - $230K *

Transform the future of medical education by leading career advising for OMS III–IV students. Drive residency application success and enhance student outcomes through strategic oversight and collabora...

Englewood, CORemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in program controls integration, overseeing cost, scheduling, and forecasting functions. Drive governance standards and analytical frameworks to enhance program predictability and fina...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading the GTM strategy for USMC, driving revenue growth through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address nationa...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading CRM product management, shaping the roadmap for Salesforce solutions, and driving innovation in AI integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

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North Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic clinical programs and customer relationships. Drive adoption, optimize workflows, and ensure account growth while delivering measurable value and fostering collab...

Boston, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform the recruitment landscape by driving full life-cycle recruiting for cleared IT candidates. Collaborate with hiring managers to attract top talent while ensuring exceptional candidate experie...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K *

Join a team that's driving impactful cross-functional initiatives by leading strategic delivery efforts. Leverage your project management expertise to align complex projects with enterprise priorities...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the IT workstream in executing complex business separations and transformations, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating critical activities to ensure successful outcomes in a dynamic e...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead strategic management of real estate transactions, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients through collaboration and innovative solutions across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $165K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth by managing a high-performance team, overseeing strategic initiatives, and fostering impactful relationships to achieve financial goals and enhance customer e...

Dublin, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $130K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $195K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive successful qualitative research projects, leading analysis, client relationships, and budget management. Leverage expertise to enhance methodologies and foster collaboration across teams for imp...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $115K *

Optimize paid search strategies for B2B clients, guiding execution and mentorship. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance campaign performance while maintaining a hands-on approach across...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $351K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategic communications for the CEO and Association, translating complex narratives into compelling stories that enhance brand reputation and stakeholder engagement across...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead organizational change initiatives, driving employee adoption and engagement through strategic communication and training. Collaborate with leaders to assess readiness, mitigate resistance, and en...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$111K - $207K *

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as you own the financial performance of a dynamic business unit, driving strategic decisions and enhancing visibility to shape impactful processes and outcomes. Join a hands-on l...

Morrisville, NCRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Career Services do?question toggle

    A Director of Career Services leads career development programs and teams, oversees advising and recruiting services, builds employer relationships, and evaluates outcomes for the community they serve.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Director of Career Services jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek relevant leadership experience in career services, higher education, recruiting, or talent development. Strategic planning, staff management, communication, and data-informed decision-making are commonly valued.

  • Where do Directors of Career Services work?question toggle

    These leaders may work at colleges and universities, business schools, professional or workforce-development organizations, and other institutions that provide career support.

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    Pay varies by employer, location, organization size, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary and compensation details.

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