Director of Career Services

Shepherd; Shepherdstown (WV); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

24 days annual leave

18 sick days

Health insurance

401(a) retirement match

Tuition waivers for employees and/or/

Job summary

Shepherd University seeks a dynamic Director of Career Services to lead the development and delivery of comprehensive career readiness programs for students and alumni, while fostering employer and alumni partnerships and supporting internships and employment opportunities.

You will supervise staff, manage departmental budgets, and collaborate with academic units to integrate career readiness into the student experience, ensuring effective services and outcomes for graduates.

Qualifications

• Experience in career services, student affairs, workforce development, human resources, recruiting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing programs, building partnerships, and working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of career readiness programs, services, and resources for students and alumni.
• Provide career coaching in areas such as exploration, decision-making, job and internship searches, graduate school preparation, and professional development.
• Develop and maintain career education resources and tools.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with employers, alumni, and community organizations to expand opportunities.
• Collaborate with academic departments to integrate career readiness into the student experience.
• Direct the planning and implementation of career fairs, networking events, and graduate school programs.
• Oversee career services technology platforms and employment resources.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate Career Services staff and student employees; manage budgets and resources.

Skills

Career services

Program development

Partnership building

Diversity outreach

Staff supervision

Recruiting

Tools

Handshake

Job description

Provides leadership for the university’s career services function by developing and implementing comprehensive career readiness programs, fostering employer and alumni partnerships, supporting internship and employment opportunities, and preparing students and alumni for successful post-graduation outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in career services, student affairs, workforce development, human resources, recruiting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing programs, building partnerships, and working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience in higher education career services.
• Experience with career management platforms (i.e. Handshake).

Posting Date

10/02/2026

Special Instructions Summary

Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Employee Benefits

Shepherd University offers generous employee benefits, including:

• 13 paid holidays
• 24 days annual leave (vacation) per year
• 18 sick days per year and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members
• Wide range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks
• Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents

Job Duties

• Lead the development and delivery of career readiness programs, services, and resources for students and alumni.
• Provide career coaching in areas such as career exploration, career decision-making, job and internship searches, graduate school preparation, and professional development.
• Develop and maintain career education resources and tools.

Employer and Alumni Relations

• Establish and maintain partnerships with employers, alumni, and community organizations to expand career opportunities for students and graduates.
• Promote internships, experiential learning opportunities, and employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with University Advancement and Alumni Affairs to strengthen student-alumni networking opportunities.

Career Education and Outreach

• Collaborate with academic departments to integrate career readiness into the student experience.
• Conduct workshops, classroom presentations, and career-related programs.
• Represent Career Services at university programs and events.
• Teach Senior Seminar ( SREX 400).

Events and Operations

• Direct the planning and implementation of career fairs, networking events, employer recruitment activities, and graduate school programs.
• Oversee career services technology platforms and employment resources.
• Ensure effective delivery of career-related services and programs.

Leadership and Administration

• Provide supervision, training, and evaluation of Career Services staff and student employees.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources.
• Establish goals, policies, and procedures that support the mission of Career Services.
• Collect and analyze data to assess program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
• * How can this department and role enhance experiential learning for our students? (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of Professional References

Optional Documents

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