Career Strategy & Student Engagement Lead (Asst. Director)

North Carolina Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation and sick leave

11-12 paid holidays

TSERS retirement system

Job summary

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Strategy & Student Engagement to advance its career services for law students and alumni. The role emphasizes building employer relationships, delivering counseling, and coordinating career programs and newsletters.

The position requires a Master’s degree and at least five years in career planning and employment services, with strong leadership and communication skills to support students, faculty, staff, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Educational Administration, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or a related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in career planning and employment services; preferably within a centralized operation.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with students, faculty, staff, employers, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen employer relationships and lead engagement initiatives.
• Provide professional career development counseling to law students and alumni.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement programs addressing career topics; contribute content for the monthly newsletter.
• Assist with employment data collection and reporting for ABA/NALP surveys and internal reports.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint)

Job description

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Strategy & Student Engagement to advance its career services for law students and alumni. The role emphasizes building employer relationships, delivering counseling, and coordinating career programs and newsletters.

The position requires a Master’s degree and at least five years in career planning and employment services, with strong leadership and communication skills to support students, faculty, staff, and