Williams College seeks a Director of Career Education.
The ‘68 Center for Career Exploration at Williams College seeks exceptional candidates to oversee our Education Career Community, manage a talented advising team, and positively impact the lives of students. We welcome professionals who are passionate about working with undergraduates in a career exploration and education setting at one of the world’s finest liberal arts colleges. Our mission says it all: “Prepare Williams students to explore and pursue their goals through comprehensive, individualized career education. We encourage all students to discover their interests, skills, and values so they can lead fulfilling and impactful lives.” If you are as excited as we are to support students’ career education then we invite you to apply to this remarkable role at Williams.
This position reports directly to the Executive Director of the ’68 Center and sets the vision and future direction of the Advising team and Career Education Programs. The ideal candidate will be a natural leader and able to inspire a team by example, build strong cross-campus partnerships, and support student success in selecting internships, post-graduate employment, and/or graduate school.
Responsibilities
As the Director of the 68 Center’s Career Education team, this position oversees the college’s overall career advising program, which includes:
- Manages advising team of 5 and sets the strategy for the overall Career Community and advising programs.
- Develops the ‘68 Center’s Career preparation curriculum to help undergraduates explore their options through a comprehensive suite of early engagement services and programs.
- Collaborates closely with first and second year Deans, cross-campus partners, and others to ensure the learning objectives for Career Education programs.
- Regularly assesses programs quantitatively and qualitatively while contributing to a data-informed culture and decision making.
- Supports the greater ‘68 Center and division goals.
Qualifications
- BA/BS and five years of relevant experience required. Experience could be in career services or in a related advising capacity such as counseling, recruiting, human resources, a Dean’s office, or other higher education or industry settings. Master’s degree preferred.
- Supervisory and leadership experience are required, including a track record of leading a high-functioning team.
- Compelling communication, relationship building, project management, and team-oriented skills are essential.
- Ability to balance a portfolio of projects and programs while effectively overseeing others who are doing the same.
Application review will begin on March 8, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay range is from $80,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience. Job band 2-C. Please visit https://staff-careers.williams.edu/ to apply.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.
Situated in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts, Williams College offers a rich academic environment in a beautiful setting. The Berkshires—known as a cultural corridor—are a great place to live, work, and raise a family, with several top-notch schools and an array of recreational opportunities from world-class museums to swimming holes to hiking trails. The New York Capital Region, Albany International Airport, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Train Station are just an hour away, and Boston and New York City are within three hours by car or bus.
We strive to create an inclusive culture in which every voice is heard. The college is committed to ensuring that everyone is able to find their place and thrive, no matter who you are, where you come from or what role you fulfill when you get here.
Williams invests in our employees, offering generous health care, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, paid leave, access to gym facilities, discounts with local vendors, retirement plans and more. Our vibrant 450-acre campus is home to around 2,000 students who benefit from a 6:1 student-faculty ratio, and their energy is the heartbeat of an active population. Many people come to Williams for the job and stay for decades because of the lively environment and warm neighbors. You’re more than a person doing a job; you are joining our community.
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