Director, Career Center & Employer Partnerships

California State University; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly Pomona’s Career Center seeks an Administrator I to provide strategic leadership across career development, employer relations, and campus partnerships. This full-time, at-will role drives program innovation, outcomes measurement, and cross-unit collaboration to advance student success.

The position oversees staff, budgets, and operations, develops long-range plans, and advises university leadership on labor trends and workforce readiness, with responsibilities spanning career services

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communications abilities with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and change-management capability.
• Experience with budget oversight and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Career Center programs and cross-campus initiatives.
• Develop long-range plans aligned with university priorities and required outcomes.
• Establish measurable goals and assess impact on student career readiness.
• Advise leadership on workforce trends and employer expectations.
• Oversee employer relations, partnerships, and on-campus recruiting activities.
• Lead staff recruitment, training, supervision, and performance evaluations.
• Administer budget resources and manage contracts, grants, and sponsorships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, career development, business administration, human resources, education, or related field

Job description

Cal Poly Pomona’s Career Center seeks an Administrator I to provide strategic leadership across career development, employer relations, and campus partnerships. This full-time, at-will role drives program innovation, outcomes measurement, and cross-unit collaboration to advance student success.

The position oversees staff, budgets, and operations, develops long-range plans, and advises university leadership on labor trends and workforce readiness, with responsibilities spanning career services