Position Summary:

Career Services at Illinois State University empowers and supports Redbirds to achieve their professional goals by providing resources, experiences, and industry connections. The department provides a wide variety of events, programs, and services that prepare students and alumni for job/internship searches and career possibilities. The Director of Career Services provides a comprehensive program of career exploration, development, and readiness services. The Director provides overall vision, leadership, and fiscal management for Career Services through strong internal and external partnerships with constituents.

Required Qualifications

1. A Master's degree in an appropriate field of study such as Counseling, Human Resources, Higher Education, or related discipline.

2. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a college/university career services office or similar management-related experience in the career development or employment field.

3. Demonstrated experience providing visionary leadership and strategic direction for career development and readiness programs and services.

4. Comprehensive understanding of career development/counseling theories, best practices, and trends in the field. Strong knowledge with labor markets, employer expectations, and emerging job sectors.

5. Must possess excellent management and budget experience, employer relations/development experience, as well as excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.

6. Experience in building and leading a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

7. An understanding of and commitment to diversity and inclusion in the delivery of programs and services.

8. Proven ability to develop and maintain partnerships with employers, alumni, faculty, and other stakeholders to enhance career opportunities for students.

9. Established commitment to student success and holistic development, with a focus on empowering students to make informed career decisions and achieve their professional goals.

10. A Valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a comparable college or university career center

Application Process:

Initial review of applications will begin on April 14, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted no later than [posting close date]. To assure full consideration, an application along with a resume/curriculum vita, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and cover letter must be submitted online at www.jobs.illinoisstate.edu.

Illinois State University:

Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a co-educational, residential university committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities and promoting the highest academic standards in teaching, scholarship, and community service. Serving more than 20,000 students, our six colleges offer 174 undergraduate majors, 97 masters programs, 17 doctoral degrees, and 40 certificate options. We have repeatedly been named a Great Place to Work by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Illinois State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our mission.

Bloomington-Normal Community:

Illinois State University is in the Central Illinois community of Bloomington and Normal, with a combined population of approximately 132,000, and conveniently located approximately two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis. The community is home to GROWMARK, Illinois Farm Bureau, State Farm Insurance International Headquarters, Rivian Motors, Illinois Wesleyan University, and Heartland Community College. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime. Please visit the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website at www.visitbn.org and Bloomington-Normal Advantage as www.bnadvantage.com for more information.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer