Director, Career Center & Employer Partnerships

Hampton University; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton University seeks a Director of the Career Center in Hampton, VA to provide strategic leadership and oversight of comprehensive career development services for students and alumni.

You will lead innovative programs for career readiness, internships, experiential learning, and employment outcomes, while forging strong partnerships with employers, faculty, alumni, and community partners. This role requires budgeting, policy development, and cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, counseling, higher education administration, student services, or related area.
• Minimum 5 years of effective administrative experience in Career Services or related areas.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of career development and career services.
• Proven ability to translate ideas into successful career programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Shape the vision, goals, and operational metrics of the Career Center, ensuring alignment with the university’s broader academic mission.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with corporate recruiters, non-profits, and government agencies to expand internship and job placement pipelines.
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor career counselors and support staff; manage the department’s operational budget.
• Oversee the development of career education, workshops, resume reviews, mock interviews, and job-search seminars.
• Monitor postgraduate outcomes, employment rates, and program effectiveness using data.
• Partner with academic departments and alumni relations to embed career readiness into curriculum.
• Provide career counseling and coaching to students and alumni, particularly in complex cases.
• Develop and present workshops on career exploration, internships, and graduate school preparation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Team management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Hampton University seeks a Director of the Career Center in Hampton, VA to provide strategic leadership and oversight of comprehensive career development services for students and alumni.

You will lead innovative programs for career readiness, internships, experiential learning, and employment outcomes, while forging strong partnerships with employers, faculty, alumni, and community partners. This role requires budgeting, policy development, and cross‑department collaboration.