Are you ready to take center stage as the driving force behind transforming careers and shaping futures? We are seeking a visionary Director of Career Services to join our dynamic team, leading the way to revolutionizing the area of Career Development. If you have a passion for guiding individuals on their professional journeys and possess the creativity and strategic acumen to deliver blockbuster results, this is your cue to shine! Step into the spotlight and make an impact that will leave audiences inspired and careers soaring to new heights. Join us on this epic adventure and let your directorial brilliance make career dreams come true.

About the Job:

Fortis Institute in Towson, MD is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Director for its Career Services Department. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.

Fortis Colleges and Institutes provides educational programs that provide essential career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.

Job Description:

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic leader to manage the Career Services Department. This is a full-time, professional position reporting directly to the Campus President. As a member of the school’s leadership team, the Director of Career Services is responsible for managing the department using sound business principles and ensuring compliance with all governmental, accreditation, and company policies and procedures. This position requires some evening and Saturday hours.

Applicants for the Director’s position must have the following essential skills:

• Producing reports and correspondence; communicating effectively with employees and managers of the organization.
• Developing and delivering effective presentations and training.
• Interpreting and developing key statistics related to Career Services/employment trends.
• Solving problems involving several concrete variables; and
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office and Campus Vue systems.

The Director of Career Services will be responsible for conducting employability workshops, providing assistance in resume preparation, teaching interviewing techniques, and helping guide students in their self-directed job search. In addition, you must maintain an active employer marketing and outreach program to ensure sufficient job opportunities are available for our students and graduates.

Requirements

• Career Services, employee recruiting or staffing industry recruiting, and/or business development experience is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
• Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred

Classification: Exempt

Work Hours: May vary and some evenings will be required

Travel: Local