Senior Director, MBA Career Coaching & Education

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business seeks a strategic and collaborative Senior Director, Coaching and Career Education to join its career team in Charlottesville, VA. This leader will design and deliver MBA career education programs, coach students, and deepen employer engagement across consulting, banking, and technology sectors.

With 9+ years of relevant experience and a focus on data-driven programs, the Senior Director will manage a portfolio of career education initiatives,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience leading high-impact career education or corporate talent initiatives.
• Proven ability to build and sustain long-term relationships with executives, recruiters, and alumni.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to deliver presentations and workshops.
• Ability to use data and analytics to drive decision-making and show impact.
• Strong emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style.
• Commitment to UVA/Darden mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Advise MBA students through individual coaching, group sessions, and resources.
• Partner with student leaders and career clubs to engage members.
• Design and deliver career programming to connect students with employers and opportunities.
• Monitor participation and outcomes; use data to improve programs.
• Build relationships with alumni and employers to strengthen the network.
• Lead the MBA general career education curriculum and calendar.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Public speaking

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master’s degree

MBA

Job description

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business seeks a strategic and collaborative Senior Director, Coaching and Career Education to join its career team in Charlottesville, VA. This leader will design and deliver MBA career education programs, coach students, and deepen employer engagement across consulting, banking, and technology sectors.

With 9+ years of relevant experience and a focus on data-driven programs, the Senior Director will manage a portfolio of career education initiatives,