Director, Career Services & Workforce Partnerships

Virginia's Community College System; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks a Director of Workforce Connections and Career Services to lead a newly established department focused on career development, employer engagement, and employment outcomes for VPCC students.

The role requires strategic vision, strong partnerships with regional employers, and data-driven labor market insights to guide work-based learning, job placement, and performance measurement across academic and workforce programs.

Qualifications

• Progressive professional experience in career services, workforce development, employer engagement, talent development, or related field.
• Experience building and managing partnerships with employers or industry stakeholders.
• Experience supporting career development, job placement, or work-based learning initiatives.
• Experience using data and performance metrics to assess outcomes and inform decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a newly established department focused on career development, employer engagement, and employment outcomes.
• Lead efforts to expand work-based learning opportunities and drive coordinated job placement strategies for program completers.
• Establish performance metrics, oversee career tracking and reporting systems, and leverage labor market data to inform strategy.

Skills

Career services

Workforce development

Employer engagement

Talent development

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks a Director of Workforce Connections and Career Services to lead a newly established department focused on career development, employer engagement, and employment outcomes for VPCC students.

The role requires strategic vision, strong partnerships with regional employers, and data-driven labor market insights to guide work-based learning, job placement, and performance measurement across academic and workforce programs.