Director of Career Development — Architecture (Hybrid)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia School of Architecture is seeking an Associate Director or Director of Career Development to lead career services for undergraduate and graduate students across design disciplines in Charlottesville. This leadership role oversees advising, programming, and employer engagement to integrate career development into the student experience.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, the role builds partnerships with alumni and industry, develops signature

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Director: 5+ years in career services or related field.
• Associate Director: 2+ years in career services or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead career advising and programming across design disciplines.
• Develop and assess career education initiatives and employer engagement.
• Manage experiential learning opportunities and partnerships with alumni.
• Oversee revenue generation and budget for career programs.
• Collect and report outcomes to inform planning and accreditation.

Skills

Career advising

Employer relations

Event planning

Career technologies

Budget management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Handshake

LinkedIn

Job description

The University of Virginia School of Architecture is seeking an Associate Director or Director of Career Development to lead career services for undergraduate and graduate students across design disciplines in Charlottesville. This leadership role oversees advising, programming, and employer engagement to integrate career development into the student experience.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs, the role builds partnerships with alumni and industry, develops signature