Director of Career Development & External Partnerships

Wilkes University; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes University invites applications for a Director of Professional Development and External Engagement in the Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. This role leads initiatives to strengthen students’ career readiness, leadership development, and connections with employers and alumni.

The director oversees the PPD program, guides curriculum development, ensures instructional quality, and teaches up to six credits of PPD per semester.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration or related field is required.
• Experience in curriculum development and professional development programming.
• Experience with program assessment and continuous improvement.
• Ability to build partnerships with employers, alumni, and the business community.
• Familiarity with AACSB accreditation processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Personal and Professional Development (PPD) program, including curriculum development and assessment.
• Teach up to six credits of PPD courses per semester.
• Cultivate corporate and community partnerships to support internships and opportunities for students.
• Coordinate the Dean's Executive Advisory Board and Student Advisory Board activities and engage with campus partners.
• Track graduate and alumni employment outcomes and contribute to strategic planning and AACSB accreditation efforts.

Skills

Curriculum development

Professional development programming

Program assessment

Strategic partnership building

Stakeholder communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Fiscal planning

Data-informed initiatives

Education

Master's degree in MBA or related field

Job description

Wilkes University invites applications for a Director of Professional Development and External Engagement in the Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. This role leads initiatives to strengthen students’ career readiness, leadership development, and connections with employers and alumni.

The director oversees the PPD program, guides curriculum development, ensures instructional quality, and teaches up to six credits of PPD per semester.