Director of University Career Services in Johnson City, TN for East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) invites applications for the position of Director of University Career Services in the Division of Student Life and Enrollment.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment, the Director of University Career Services (UCS) plans, oversees and reports on UCS services for undergraduate and graduate students and alumni, including career planning, internships and experiential learning, job searches, and employment opportunities. The director also oversees services to other constituents, including employers and ETSU course instructors. The director is responsible for oversight and evaluation of UCS staffing, finances, daily operations, and special programming and events. The director develops and maintains strong relationships with ETSU academic units, academic advising offices, Student Life and Enrollment units, and Alumni Affairs. In partnership with the office of institutional research the director assesses and reports on ETSU students’ participation in internships and other forms of experiential learning and their post-graduation employment outcomes.

The director provides strategic leadership and implements innovative strategies that serve undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni regarding career education. The director also promotes communication regarding academic programs and related career options, transferable skills, and employment information. The director develops and fosters relationships with departments and units on campus as well as with employers and external agencies.

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or comparably recognized non-U.S. institution
5 years of professional experience in career services or a related area in higher education, business, government, or non-profit settings

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About East Tennessee State University

ETSU is home to nearly 15,000 students, studying in 10 academic colleges, situated in what is commonly known as the “Appalachian Highlands” region. Johnson City is ranked by Forbes as a “Best Small Place for Business and Careers” in the United States. Surrounded by rivers, lakes, mountains, and parks, Johnson City is an outdoors enthusiast’s dream. Asheville is less than an hour’s drive; Knoxville, just 90 minutes. ETSU is a sponsor of Division I athletics in the Southern Conference and a Center of Excellence in Sport Science and Coach Education. The area enjoys a moderate climate, a variety of festivals and attractions, including Bristol Motor Speedway and the Birthplace of Country Music. Additional information about the university can be found at https://www.etsu.edu/ehome. ETSU is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring an environment of openness and acceptance. Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to fostering and advancing equity and inclusion. East Tennessee State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, g...ender identity/expression, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its programs and activities. ETSU specifically finds that diversity of faculty, administrators, and staff is a crucial element of the educational process and reaffirms its commitment to enhancing education through affirmative action to increase diversity at all levels.

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