Director of Career Services

Lincoln Tech; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Lincoln Tech in New Jersey is seeking a Director of Career Services to lead a team, forge employer partnerships, and drive student placement success across campus. You will coach students, organize job fairs, and oversee career services operations to ensure outcomes meet accreditation standards.

You bring 3+ years in career services, a Bachelor's degree, and strong public speaking and leadership skills to motivate the team and strengthen campus relations with local employers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Career Services, job placement, staffing, and/or recruitment.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Charismatic with excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
• Management experience with the ability to train and motivate staff.
• Team player capable of strengthening the campus and department.
• Strong time-management skills and willingness to dedicate time to a successful organization.

Responsibilities

• Coach and prepare students for employment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain employer partnerships and career opportunities for Lincoln Tech's students and graduates.
• Organize and conduct job fairs, employer visits, career information sessions, mock interviews, and similar activities.
• Participate in weekly management meetings and student panels.
• Career placement compliance and reporting.

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Team collaboration

Time management

Social media familiarity

CampusVue

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CampusVue

Job description

Lincoln Tech has an opening for a Director of Career Services. We are seeking a professional who possesses exceptional leadership qualities, sales and managerial skills. In this role, you will develop strong industry relationships, foster affiliations with area companies, and coach and prepare students for employment. As a team leader, you will develop, lead, and manage a team of Career Services professionals to achieve career placement success!

Responsibilities

• Coach and prepare students for employment opportunities
• Develop and maintain employer partnerships and career opportunities for the benefit of Lincoln Tech's students and graduates
• Organize and conduct job fairs, employer visits, employer-in-residence programs, career information sessions, mock interviews, and similar activities which promote career readiness and career placement
• Participate in weekly management meetings and student panels
• Career placement compliance and reporting
• Manage Career Services activities to ensure continual improvement of outcomes
• Motivate and lead the Career Services Team to achieve company and accreditation expectations

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Career Services, job placement, staffing, and/or recruitment
• Bachelor's degree
• Charismatic w/excellent public speaking and presentation skills
• Management experience with the ability to train and motivate
• Team player who is ready to help strengthen the entire campus as well as their own department
• Strong time management skills and willingness to dedicate the time needed to be part of a successful organization
• Experience with Social Media platforms is a plus!
• Knowledge of CampusVue is a plus!

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Growth Opportunities

About Us

For 80 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, Information Technology.

Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affi Employer.

• Email: [e-mail]
• Website: www.lincolntech.edu/careers