Director of Calling and Career

Praxis, Inc.; Upland (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Prescription medications

Retirement plan (employer contribution

Tuition remission

Job summary

Taylor University is seeking a Director of the Calling and Career Office to provide strategic leadership in vocation formation and career development for students. The role oversees staff, manages the Good Work program, and builds connections with alumni, employers, and faculty.

You will guide career advising, assessment, and workforce readiness, and report on outcomes while advancing opportunities for student employment and experiential learning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required.
• 2–5 years in higher education or student development.
• Experience in career development preferred.
• Ability to lead change and innovate.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for vocation formation programs to help students discern their calling.
• Direct career development initiatives, including career advising, resume/cover letter reviews, and mock interviews.
• Manage and develop the Good Work Student Employment Initiative and associated personnel.
• Supervise CCO staff and oversee the CCO Intern program.
• Lead assessment efforts, including the Annual Report and First Destinations Report.
• Facilitate career development workshops, classroom presentations, and individual advising on job search strategies.
• Develop relationships with alumni, faculty, parents, and employers to expand student internship and employment opportunities.
• Represent Taylor University and the CCO at consortium meetings, conferences, and within the business world.
• Serve on academic committees and participate in institutional strategic planning.
• Oversee staff hiring, professional development, and manage operational and budgetary aspects of the CCO.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

The Organization:

Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.

The Position:

The Director of the Calling and Career Office (CCO) provides strategic leadership in vocation formation and career development for Taylor University students. This role oversees CCO staff, manages the Good Work Student Employment program, and fosters connections between students, alumni, employers, and faculty to support career readiness and calling discernment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide vision and leadership for vocation formation programs to help students discern their calling.
• Direct career development initiatives, including career advising, resume/cover letter reviews, and mock interviews.
• Manage and develop the Good Work Student Employment Initiative and associated personnel.
• Supervise CCO staff and oversee the CCO Intern program.
• Lead assessment efforts, including the compilation of the Annual Report and First Destinations Report.
• Facilitate career development workshops, classroom presentations, and individual advising on job search strategies.
• Develop relationships with alumni, faculty, parents, and employers to expand student internship and employment opportunities.
• Represent Taylor University and the CCO at consortium meetings, conferences, and within the business world.
• Serve on academic committees and participate in institutional strategic planning.
• Oversee staff hiring, professional development, and manage operational and budgetary aspects of the CCO.

Qualifications:

• A mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, with the ability to affirm and practice the Life Together Covenant and Foundational Documents.
• Master’s degree is required.
• A minimum of two years to five years of experience in higher education or student development is required.
• Preferred experience in career development and working in the for-profit world.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives and a commitment to innovation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional and interpersonal approach.
• Ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to mentor students and lead collaborative teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

Salary & Benefits:

• $68,000 - $80,000
• Insurance benefits: Health, dental, prescription medication
• Generous retirement plan with an employer contribution of 6%
• Tuition remission and continuing education opportunities available for Taylor employees & their dependents

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