Director, Early Career Engagement & Readiness

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami seeks a Director to lead Career Education & Readiness through early student engagement, specializing in aligning programs with student success and workforce needs.

You will manage a high-performing team and oversee programming, coaching resources, and partnerships with academic and campus units. The role emphasizes data-informed decisions, continuous improvement, and collaborative leadership to advance the Center's strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with substantial higher education experience.
• Minimum 5–7 years in higher education, student affairs, or career services.
• Experience designing and leading career exploration and early engagement programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for early engagement and career readiness initiatives.
• Direct and develop a high-performing team including Associate Director, Career Specialists, and student staff.
• Oversee development and expansion of career education programs and services for students and alumni.
• Collaborate with campus partners to integrate career readiness into curricula and co-curricular experiences.
• Lead budget planning, resource allocation, and program evaluation.
• Represent the center in regional and national professional associations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff development

Budget management

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or related field

Tools

12Twenty

Handshake

Interstride

Big Interview

Job description

University of Miami seeks a Director to lead Career Education & Readiness through early student engagement, specializing in aligning programs with student success and workforce needs.

You will manage a high-performing team and oversee programming, coaching resources, and partnerships with academic and campus units. The role emphasizes data-informed decisions, continuous improvement, and collaborative leadership to advance the Center's strategic priorities.