Executive Director, Career Development & Experiential Learning

Quinnipiac University; Hamden, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinnipiac University seeks an Associate Provost, Executive Director of Career Development to lead an integrated career ecosystem that connects students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external partners. This campus-based role blends centralized leadership with school-based expertise to advance career readiness and experiential learning across QU.

The ideal candidate will bring 8–10 years of strategic leadership, strong partnerships, and a track record of data-informed decision-making to elevate

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of strategic leadership in career development, experiential learning, student success or related areas within complex organizations.
• Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships with employers, alumni, and external stakeholders to expand career pathways and experiential learning opportunities.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across centralized and decentralized structures.
• Strong ability to use data, assessment, and labor market insights to inform strategy and demonstrate impact.
• Evidence of innovation and change leadership, including the design and implementation of forward-looking programs or initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influence skills to engage across academic and administrative communities.

Responsibilities

• Convene the Career Development Council and other key administrators and stakeholders around the career preparation vision and architect a growth-mindset culture for career development on campus.
• Unify colleagues across schools/colleges and university offices around the guiding vision.
• Raise the profile and impact of Career Development at QU through partnerships with campus constituencies.
• Lead and implement a comprehensive communications plan for school/college-based career offices (website, internal/external communications, social media).
• Advance career-related programs, activities, and opportunities for all students.
• Oversee centralized career staff and hiring decisions as needed.
• Develop plans to ensure career development spaces support program goals and global reach.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Partnership development

Team leadership

Data-informed decision-making

Communication & collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in higher education, career development, or related field

PhD preferred

Job description

Quinnipiac University seeks an Associate Provost, Executive Director of Career Development to lead an integrated career ecosystem that connects students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external partners. This campus-based role blends centralized leadership with school-based expertise to advance career readiness and experiential learning across QU.

The ideal candidate will bring 8–10 years of strategic leadership, strong partnerships, and a track record of data-informed decision-making to elevate