Career Center Director: Empowering Student Outcomes

Chugach Alaska Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugach Government Solutions is seeking a seasoned leader to direct the Center's career services and development activities in the South Bronx. You will provide strategic direction for career planning, employer engagement, job development, and work-based learning coordination to drive successful outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3 years in career development, and 2 years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, human services, workforce development, counseling, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of related experience in career development, workforce development, employment services, education, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of supervisory or program coordination experience.
• Master's degree in counseling, education, workforce development, business, or related field.
• Five (5) years of related experience.
• Experience with Job Corps or similar youth workforce development programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee Career Center operations and career development services.
• Supervise and provide direction to assigned career services personnel.
• Ensure students receive individualized career planning and employment preparation services.
• Coordinate career planning with students' MyPACE Career Plans and career pathway goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, workforce organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate job development, employer recruitment, career fairs, hiring events, and related activities.
• Oversee resume development, interviewing preparation, job-search strategies, and employment readiness activities.
• Coordinate with Career Technical Training, academic, counseling, and WBL staff.
• Monitor student and graduate placement activities and career outcomes.
• Maintain accurate career services records and reports.
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions when outcomes do not meet established goals.
• Ensure compliance with Job Corps, company, and applicable Department of Labor requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Effective delivery of career development and employment services.
• Career services staff performance.
• Employer and community partnerships.
• Student and graduate career outcomes.
• Accuracy of career services records and reporting.
• Compliance with applicable Job Corps career development requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, education, human services, workforce development, counseling, or a related field

Master's degree in counseling, education, workforce development, business, or related field

Job description

Chugach Government Solutions is seeking a seasoned leader to direct the Center's career services and development activities in the South Bronx. You will provide strategic direction for career planning, employer engagement, job development, and work-based learning coordination to drive successful outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3 years in career development, and 2 years of supervisory experience.