Office of Career Services

Associate Director of Career Programming and Academic Partnerships

Reporting to the Director of Career Services, the Associate Director of Career Programming and Academic Partnerships (Associate Director 3) delivers the strategic execution of career services programming, including the program development and delivery of multiple strategic initiatives. This includes but is not limited to: the Work-Earn-Live-Learn (WELL) and Full STEaM program; 1:1 student engagement; career course creation and delivery; and management of faculty engagement with career education.  This work spans across Kean’s multiple New Jersey campus locations.  

The Associate Director of Career Programming and Academic Partnerships will be responsible for the management of various internal programs that support our students. They will also be responsible for meeting with students 1:1 and engage with faculty on opportunities in partnership with the Office of Career Services.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: managing a caseload of students for career counseling and advising; creating content and presenting to Faculty on NACE competencies; providing general program management delivery on multiple programs; acting on behalf of the director in their absence; and performing related work as required. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of professional experience in career services, student advising, student support services, human resources, workforce development, adult education programs, academic programming or a related professional field is required. A Master's degree and experience working with employers or knowledge of the recruitment cycle at for-profit and non-profit companies is preferred. Knowledge of Canvas, Handshake, uConnect or other career systems/platforms is a plus. Candidate must have excellent customer service skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Excel and PowerPoint; and the ability to travel to Kean’s campus locations, employer sites and other locations. 

Please apply directly to this link on our Workday Career site: https://kean.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/Kean/job/Union-New-Jersey/Associate-Director-of-Career-Programming-and-Academic-Partnerships--Office-of-Career-Services_R3911

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made.  Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is: $81,000 to $95,000. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.