| Overview: | Quinnipiac University is seeking a dynamic leader to provide institution-wide leadership for career development and experiential learning of the Quinnipiac student experience. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of career education and experiential learning at a university committed to preparing students not only for their first job but for meaningful adaptable and purpose-driven careers. At Quinnipiac career development is a shared institutional priority. The Assistant Provost Executive Director of Career Development will lead the evolution of a dynamic integrated career ecosystem that connects students faculty staff alumni and external partners across schools and disciplines. Working within a hybrid organizational model that blends centralized leadership with school-based expertise the Assistant Provost Executive Director of Career Development will bring coherence innovation and strategic direction to the Universitys career development efforts. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Personal and Professional Development in the Office of the Provost the Assistant Provost Executive Director of Career Development will set a bold vision for career readiness and student success translating that vision into impactful programs partnerships and pathways. The role offers the opportunity to influence institutional strategy strengthen employer and alumni engagement expand experiential learning opportunities and elevate Quinnipiacs reputation for graduate outcomes. The Assistant Provost Executive Director of Career Development will serve as a visible campus leaderbuilding relationships across academic and administrative units guiding the Career Development Council and mentoring a talented team of career professionals. Through collaboration and creative leadership the Assistant Provost Executive Director of Career Development will help ensure that every Quinnipiac student has access to integrated academic experiential and employer-related experiences with clear pathways from education to employment and beyond. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and skilled connector who brings a track record of AI and skills based innovation in career development higher education or related fields. They will have demonstrated success in building partnerships leading complex initiatives and inspiring teams across organizational boundaries. Experience with strategic planning resource development storytelling and branding and data-informed decision-making will be highly valued as will a deep commitment to student success and equity in career access. This is a campus-based leadership role that offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of students and the future of Quinnipiac University. If you are energized by the challenge of reimagining career development in higher education and eager to lead at an institution that values collaboration creativity and outcomes we invite you to explore this opportunity. |
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| About Quinnipiac: | Quinnipiac University is a private coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business Communications Education Computing and Engineering Health Sciences Law Medicine Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey a three-time defending national champion womens rugby team and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our womens basketball Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation and second in Connecticut for our exceptional graduation rate salary impact learning facilities career preparation and learning opportunities. The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners the development of innovative strategic partnerships and just opened a South Quad with three new buildings. For more information please visit . Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok and X. |
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| Responsibilities: | Convener and Cultural Architect - Convene the Career Development Council and other key administrators and stakeholders around the career preparation vision and architect a growth-mindset culture for career development on campus.
- Work across the schools/college and university offices to unify colleagues around the vision.
- Partner with campus constituencies to raise the profile and impact of Career Development at QU.
- Continuous improvement and implementation of comprehensive communications plan and strategy for the school/college-based career development offices (including website internal and external communications social media etc.).
- Continue to advance career related programs activities and opportunities for all students.
Visionary and Explanatory Leader - Rally and inspire diverse audiences through clear communication about career development priorities resources and goals and toward a comprehensive shared career development visionincluding education advising and access to internships and experiential education and connections with employers and alumniacross QUs hybrid career development organizational structure. Develop these concepts as an integral part of the university community.
- Lead collaborative efforts with existing and future career professionals and campus partners to establish implement and scale a career education program that is fully integrated into the student academic and co-curricular experience and is a distinctive feature of a Quinnipiac education.
- Provide strategic leadership and coordination to the Career Development Council.
- Supervise and manage centralized career staff with the opportunity to make hiring decisions.
- Lead a comprehensive strategy that unites career development employer engagement and experiential learning into a cohesive and distinctive QU model
- Collaboratively develop plans to ensure that career developments physical location and spaces are best situated to support the goals and objectives of the programs.
- Expand and highlight global focus and international reach of career services.
Career Data and Career Success Narrator - Lead collaborative efforts with existing and future QU career professionals and campus partners to establish implement and scale a career education program that is fully integrated into the student academic and co-curricular experience and is a distinctive feature of a Quinnipiac education.
- Oversee effective assessment of career development programs and outcomes.
- Ensure that adequate data success narratives and report structures are in place so that Quinnipiac can effectively share the story of career success internally and externally.
External Presence - Serve as primary ambassador for Career Development at QU to generate buy-in and cultivate strong relationships and external constituencies (employers alumni parents etc.) as well as internal constituencies (e.g. students faculty staff etc.).
- Represent Quinnipiac to corporate partners in the state the Northeast region and to the nation.
- Actively participate in regional and national professional organizations related to college and university career work.
- With the director of employer relations grow the employer relations program to expand the number of internship and employment opportunities for students including the diversity of industries and geographic locations and ensure they are prepared to succeed in the search and hiring process.
Resource Gatherer - Build and sustain revenue and funding to support a vision that provides every Quinnipiac student with high quality career readiness.
- Working with the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs develop a fundraising plan and play a direct and active role in executing it (e.g. direct contact with donors and other potential external funding sources).
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| Education Requirements: | - Masters degree in higher education career development or a related field required
- PhD preferred
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| Qualifications: | - A demonstrated record of 8-10 years strategic leadership in career development experiential learning student success or related areas within complex organizations.
- Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships with employers alumni and external stakeholders to expand career pathways and experiential learning opportunities.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across centralized and decentralized structures.
- Strong ability to use data assessment and labor market insights to inform strategy and demonstrate impact.
- Evidence of innovation and change leadership including the design and implementation of forward-looking programs or initiatives.
- Exceptional communication collaboration and influence skills with the ability to engage effectively across academic and administrative communities.
- Experience collaborating with advancement marketing and external relations to enhance visibility.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and contact information for three references.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community. |
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Required Experience:
Director
Overview:Quinnipiac University is seeking a dynamic leader to provide institution-wide leadership for career development and experiential learning of the Quinnipiac student experience. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of career education and experiential learning at a university comm...
| Overview: | Quinnipiac University is seeking a dynamic leader to provide institution-wide leadership for career development and experiential learning of the Quinnipiac student experience. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of career education and experiential learning at a university committed to preparing students not only for their first job but for meaningful adaptable and purpose-driven careers. At Quinnipiac career development is a shared institutional priority. The Assistant Provost Executive Director of Career Development will lead the evolution of a dynamic integrated career ecosystem that connects students faculty staff alumni and external partners across schools and disciplines. Working within a hybrid organizational model that blends centralized leadership with school-based expertise the Assistant Provost Executive Director of Career Development will bring coherence innovation and strategic direction to the Universitys career development efforts. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Personal and Professional Development in the Office of the Provost the Assistant Provost Executive Director of Career Development will set a bold vision for career readiness and student success translating that vision into impactful programs partnerships and pathways. The role offers the opportunity to influence institutional strategy strengthen employer and alumni engagement expand experiential learning opportunities and elevate Quinnipiacs reputation for graduate outcomes. The Assistant Provost Executive Director of Career Development will serve as a visible campus leaderbuilding relationships across academic and administrative units guiding the Career Development Council and mentoring a talented team of career professionals. Through collaboration and creative leadership the Assistant Provost Executive Director of Career Development will help ensure that every Quinnipiac student has access to integrated academic experiential and employer-related experiences with clear pathways from education to employment and beyond. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and skilled connector who brings a track record of AI and skills based innovation in career development higher education or related fields. They will have demonstrated success in building partnerships leading complex initiatives and inspiring teams across organizational boundaries. Experience with strategic planning resource development storytelling and branding and data-informed decision-making will be highly valued as will a deep commitment to student success and equity in career access. This is a campus-based leadership role that offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of students and the future of Quinnipiac University. If you are energized by the challenge of reimagining career development in higher education and eager to lead at an institution that values collaboration creativity and outcomes we invite you to explore this opportunity. |
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| About Quinnipiac: | Quinnipiac University is a private coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business Communications Education Computing and Engineering Health Sciences Law Medicine Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey a three-time defending national champion womens rugby team and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our womens basketball Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation and second in Connecticut for our exceptional graduation rate salary impact learning facilities career preparation and learning opportunities. The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners the development of innovative strategic partnerships and just opened a South Quad with three new buildings. For more information please visit . Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok and X. |
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| Responsibilities: | Convener and Cultural Architect - Convene the Career Development Council and other key administrators and stakeholders around the career preparation vision and architect a growth-mindset culture for career development on campus.
- Work across the schools/college and university offices to unify colleagues around the vision.
- Partner with campus constituencies to raise the profile and impact of Career Development at QU.
- Continuous improvement and implementation of comprehensive communications plan and strategy for the school/college-based career development offices (including website internal and external communications social media etc.).
- Continue to advance career related programs activities and opportunities for all students.
Visionary and Explanatory Leader - Rally and inspire diverse audiences through clear communication about career development priorities resources and goals and toward a comprehensive shared career development visionincluding education advising and access to internships and experiential education and connections with employers and alumniacross QUs hybrid career development organizational structure. Develop these concepts as an integral part of the university community.
- Lead collaborative efforts with existing and future career professionals and campus partners to establish implement and scale a career education program that is fully integrated into the student academic and co-curricular experience and is a distinctive feature of a Quinnipiac education.
- Provide strategic leadership and coordination to the Career Development Council.
- Supervise and manage centralized career staff with the opportunity to make hiring decisions.
- Lead a comprehensive strategy that unites career development employer engagement and experiential learning into a cohesive and distinctive QU model
- Collaboratively develop plans to ensure that career developments physical location and spaces are best situated to support the goals and objectives of the programs.
- Expand and highlight global focus and international reach of career services.
Career Data and Career Success Narrator - Lead collaborative efforts with existing and future QU career professionals and campus partners to establish implement and scale a career education program that is fully integrated into the student academic and co-curricular experience and is a distinctive feature of a Quinnipiac education.
- Oversee effective assessment of career development programs and outcomes.
- Ensure that adequate data success narratives and report structures are in place so that Quinnipiac can effectively share the story of career success internally and externally.
External Presence - Serve as primary ambassador for Career Development at QU to generate buy-in and cultivate strong relationships and external constituencies (employers alumni parents etc.) as well as internal constituencies (e.g. students faculty staff etc.).
- Represent Quinnipiac to corporate partners in the state the Northeast region and to the nation.
- Actively participate in regional and national professional organizations related to college and university career work.
- With the director of employer relations grow the employer relations program to expand the number of internship and employment opportunities for students including the diversity of industries and geographic locations and ensure they are prepared to succeed in the search and hiring process.
Resource Gatherer - Build and sustain revenue and funding to support a vision that provides every Quinnipiac student with high quality career readiness.
- Working with the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs develop a fundraising plan and play a direct and active role in executing it (e.g. direct contact with donors and other potential external funding sources).
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| Education Requirements: | - Masters degree in higher education career development or a related field required
- PhD preferred
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| Qualifications: | - A demonstrated record of 8-10 years strategic leadership in career development experiential learning student success or related areas within complex organizations.
- Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships with employers alumni and external stakeholders to expand career pathways and experiential learning opportunities.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across centralized and decentralized structures.
- Strong ability to use data assessment and labor market insights to inform strategy and demonstrate impact.
- Evidence of innovation and change leadership including the design and implementation of forward-looking programs or initiatives.
- Exceptional communication collaboration and influence skills with the ability to engage effectively across academic and administrative communities.
- Experience collaborating with advancement marketing and external relations to enhance visibility.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and contact information for three references.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community. |
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Required Experience:
Director
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