Director of Career Planning & Development

Drury University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Free tuition for your family

Free tickets to Drury events

Health and wellness benefits

Onsite fitness center access

Campus dining discounts

Job summary

Drury University invites applications for a Records and Registration leadership role within the Cox Compass Center in Springfield, MO. You will oversee Career Planning & Development operations, staff, and budgeting, while serving as the primary liaison to employers, students, and alumni for career opportunities.

The role focuses on strategic planning, program evaluation, and innovative outreach to strengthen Drury Fusion outcomes and student success.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills across stakeholders.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in higher education.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets with fiscal accountability.
• Familiarity with FERPA and student data privacy requirements.
• Experience coordinating career development programs and partnerships.
• Ability to analyze outcomes data and produce actionable reports.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises Career Planning & Development staff and student workers.
• Develops and implements strategic plans and marketing for career services.
• Oversees internship registration, partnerships with employers, and data reporting.
• Represents the university to employers, students, and alumni at events.

Skills

Interpersonal communications

Supervisory experience

Budget management

FERPA knowledge

Adaptability

Collaboration across departments

Career advising

Education

Master’s Degree in counseling, liberal arts, education, business, STEM field, student affairs, or related

PHR/SHRM certification preferred

Tools

Handshake

Job description

Drury University invites applications for a Records and Registration leadership role within the Cox Compass Center in Springfield, MO. You will oversee Career Planning & Development operations, staff, and budgeting, while serving as the primary liaison to employers, students, and alumni for career opportunities.

The role focuses on strategic planning, program evaluation, and innovative outreach to strengthen Drury Fusion outcomes and student success.