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

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$182K - $276K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $92K *

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

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $140K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $273K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

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

$100K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $170K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$143K - $273K *

Champion innovative HR strategies that align with business goals. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving talent solutions and organizational excellence while fostering a culture of agil...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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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