Director of Career Planning & Development

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4+ weeks PTO

Family tuition

Free sports event tickets

Health benefits

Onsite fitness center

Discounted meals and university merch

Job summary

Drury University’s Cox Compass Center is seeking a Records and Registration leadership role that oversees Career Planning & Development activities, staff supervision, and budgetary administration. This role serves as the liaison between employers, students, and alumni, guiding programs that connect academics with professional opportunities.

The position requires a Master’s degree and several years in career services or related fields, with strong communication and supervisory skills, and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in counseling, liberal arts, education, business, STEM field, student affairs, human resources, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in career counseling, coaching, human resources, recruiting, or talent development.
• PHR, SPRH, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification and related inventories/assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Office of Career Planning & Development and supervise full-time and student staff.
• Serve as primary liaison between potential employers and the university, students, and alumni.
• Develop and manage budgets and deliver innovative programs and services.
• Coordinate internships, Handshake, and other web-based tools for student success and engagement.
• Promote career planning services and integrate them into campus initiatives for student outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communication skills

Career counseling

Public speaking

Education

Master’s Degree in counseling/education/related

Tools

Handshake

FERPA knowledge

Data reporting tools

Job description

Drury University’s Cox Compass Center is seeking a Records and Registration leadership role that oversees Career Planning & Development activities, staff supervision, and budgetary administration. This role serves as the liaison between employers, students, and alumni, guiding programs that connect academics with professional opportunities.

The position requires a Master’s degree and several years in career services or related fields, with strong communication and supervisory skills, and