Director of Career Education & Student Success

California State University; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation accrual

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CalPERS retirement

14 paid holidays

Housing near campus

Job summary

California State University, Monterey Bay seeks a Director of Career Education to advance career readiness, internships, and coordinated education initiatives. The role leads career educators, coaches, and peer advisors, partnering with faculty and campus partners to embed career readiness into the student experience.

The Director will shape EAB/Navigate career strategy, develop scalable resources, and drive engagement campaigns aligned with student milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; five years of career education or related experience preferred.
• Experience supervising professional staff and leading cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of career development concepts, student readiness, and employer relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for career education initiatives campus-wide.
• Collaborate with faculty and partners to integrate career readiness into curricula.
• Recruit, train, and supervise peer advisors and staff.
• Deliver engaging career education programming and events.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, higher education, human resources, or a relevant field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Oracle/PeopleSoft

CSU Common Management System

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

California State University, Monterey Bay seeks a Director of Career Education to advance career readiness, internships, and coordinated education initiatives. The role leads career educators, coaches, and peer advisors, partnering with faculty and campus partners to embed career readiness into the student experience.

The Director will shape EAB/Navigate career strategy, develop scalable resources, and drive engagement campaigns aligned with student milestones.