Director of Career Services Sonoma State University

SSU is a smaller highly collaborative campus with strong graduation results and an engaged alumni network at companies like Google Meta Deloitte and Kaiser. This role is about building momentumexpanding employer partnerships embedding career readiness into academics and ensuring every student leaves with a clear path forward.

Another Sources client Sonoma State University is recruiting a Director of Career Services to join their team in Sonoma California. This is a hybrid role.

Heresa little about Sonoma State University:
Sonoma State University (SSU) is a proud member of the California State University system offering the scale and stability of a large public university system with the feel of a smaller more connected campus community. Located in Northern Californias Sonoma County SSU is known for its personalized student experience and strong commitment to student success and social mobility.

What sets SSU apart is the strength of its outcomes. The university ranks among the top in the CSU system for transfer student success including#2 in two-year graduation rates and #3 in four-year graduation rates for transfer students along with strong outcomes for first-time students. These results reflect a campus-wide commitment to helping students persist graduate and launch meaningful careers.

Beyond graduation SSUs impact extends globally through its engaged alumni network. Seawolves can be found at leading organizations such as Google Meta Deloitte and Kaiser Permanente creating powerful pathways for mentorship internships and career opportunities. This network combined with SSUs emphasis on career readinesspositionsstudents and the Career Center at the center of long-term success.

As part of the Division of Student Affairs Career Services plays a critical role in continuing this momentum helping students translate their education into career pathways and expanding access to opportunities for all.

About this role:
This is a pivotal moment for Career Services at Sonoma State. The Director will step into a visible leadership role with the opportunity to reimagine how career readiness is delivered across a smaller highly collaborative campus environment.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs you will lead the strategy operations and evolution of a student-centered Career Center. From strengthening employer partnerships to integrating career readiness into the academic experience your work will directlyimpactstudent success career outcomes and institutional priorities.

Ifyouremotivated by the opportunity to build innovate and make a tangible difference in students livesthis role offers both influence and purpose.

How you will spend your time:

• Provide strategic leadership for a comprehensive equity-minded career services model aligned with university goals and workforce needs

• Lead and develop a team of career services professionals fostering a high-impact student-centered culture

• Drive a rebranding and visibility initiative to increase student faculty and employer engagement

• Build and expand employer partnerships to create internship pipelines and post-graduate opportunities

• Collaborate with faculty to embed career readiness and employability planning into academic programs

• Advance an integrated advising model supporting undeclared pre-professional and underserved student populations

• Oversee career programming workshops events and peer coaching initiatives

• Manage departmental operations including budget oversight planning and resource allocation

• Partner across Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to support retention graduation and career outcomes

• Ensure inclusive accessible services that meet the needs of first-generation transfer and historically underserved students

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in educational leadership student affairs higher education or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in career advising student development or student affairs

• At least3years of progressively responsible leadership including supervisory experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of career development practices student learning outcomes and program assessment

• Experience leading programs managing operations and supervising staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in a related field

• Experience working within a university career center

• Familiarity with NACE or CAS standards and career outcome assessment practices

• Experience with platforms such as Handshake EAB Navigate Focus2Career or PeopleSoft

Whatsin it for you:

• Salary range: $84000 $90000 annually

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility

• The opportunity to shape and elevate career services at a student-centered mission-driven institution

• A collaborative campus culture where your work has visible and lasting impact

Why a Career with CSU is for You:

The CSU system offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet you whereyoure atin life and typically adds 30-35% to your total compensation package. For more information on programs available take a closer look in the Employee Benefits Summary: onmaintaininga healthy work-life balance with ample PTO and flexibility which includes up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group/services)

• Enjoy the vibrant campus life with access to athletic and gym facilities renowned sporting events artist events and world-renowned speakers

• Numerous professional development opportunities to advance your career including tuition waivers for yourself a spouse registered domestic partner or an eligible dependent child across any of the 23 CSU campuses

• Two different retirement plans catered to fit your personal saving goals: CalPERS Retirement Plan or 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan (Similar to a 401k plan)

• Medical benefits tailored to support various life stages

• We recognize that transportation to and from work can be expensive and we are here to help support you with pre-tax commuter benefits

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching scholarshiplearningand line with its Strategic Plan and Seawolf Commitment the university values diversity sustainability community engagement respect responsibility excellence and integrity. SSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminateon the basis ofrace color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation disability age or protected veteran status.

Another Source works with their clients on a retained project basis.We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As youread throughthe job posting and review the list of qualifications (and/or preferred) please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.

#AS1