Sr. Director, Graduate Career Management

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

State retirement plan or equivalent

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Fisher College | Career Services seeks a Sr. Director, Graduate Career Management to lead strategic delivery of graduate career programs and recruit initiatives.

The role aligns with market trends, expands the office footprint, and coaches students while partnering with alumni and employers. The successful candidate will supervise staff, develop policies, and engage with national organizations while guiding staff in building strong employer connections to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in career management or comparable area, with supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with Handshake, Microsoft 365, and AI-based interview, resume, and career management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic delivery of career development, recruitment initiatives, and programming for graduate students.
• Develop policies, guidelines, and segmented approaches to support student job searches and connections to opportunities.
• Represent the Office of Career Management with national organizations and collaborate with internal leadership and partners.
• Provide high-impact student coaching and guide staff in building employer and alumni connections to improve outcomes.
• Manage and develop Professional Pathways and Career Boost Networking Programs; oversee hiring and performance management.

Skills

Staff supervision

Career coaching

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Handshake

Microsoft 365

AI-based interview platforms

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Director, Graduate Career Management

Department: Fisher College | Career Services

The Senior Director, Graduate Career Management (M3) is responsible for leading the strategic delivery of innovative, and accessible career development, recruitment initiatives, and programming for graduate students aligned with market trends and national best practices while identifying new opportunities to expand the office’s footprint; developing policies, guidelines, and segmented approaches to support student job searches and connections to opportunities; and representing the Office of Career Management through engagement with national organizations and collaboration with internal leadership, academic partners, and cross-functional teams. Along with developing the strategic vision for the office this role has the opportunity to provide high-impact student coaching by advising individuals on career strategies, maintaining relationships with alumni and IICC members and expanding a working knowledge of industry and recruiting trends while guiding staff in building strong employer and alumni connections to enhance outcomes; leading and managing Professional Pathways and Career Boost Networking Programs and expanding the office’s use of evidence based practices using graduate data collection programs to asses measurable learning outcomes. The Sr. Director supervises and develops a team of full-time staff and students by overseeing hiring, training, goal setting, and performance management that align with office and college goals.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field of study, or equivalent experience. A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in career management or a comparable area (e.g., college recruiting or career development), with demonstrated experience supervising staff within a career services office. Familiarity with career development theory and practices and effective job search strategy development. Familiarity and experience with Handshake, Microsoft 365, and up-to-date AI -based interview, resume and career management platforms.

Desired Qualifications: Advanced degree preferred with 12 years of relevant experience. Experience working with graduate-level business students.

Additional Information: The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location: Gerlach Hall (0250)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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