Director of Career Services

Unlock your full potential in the innovative environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, associates, employers, and the community. Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to Bachelor's, Associate's, and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, graphic design, and more. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, 401K, and company-paid college tuition for associates and their families. Bryant & Stratton College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.

This position is a leadership position responsible for managing the successful employment outcomes in accordance with the mission and values of the organization. The Career Services Director will be responsible for carrying out the strategic priorities for the Career Services Departments within the geographic area to include supervising and directing overall operations. Integral to the success of the position is a strong propensity to successfully manage relationships and develop business opportunities that impact the success of Bryant & Stratton graduates, the campuses in the Market, and the College as a whole.

Essential Position Responsibilities/Functions

• Conduct internal relationship management to influence the quality of graduate. Critique, question, recommend solutions, and monitor results of various processes, practices, and methodologies, inside and outside the classroom, which impact the development of students' skills. Possess an ability to manage to the goals of the organization by emulating an ability to set standards, establish priorities and effectively utilize resources. Provide resource and training to enable students to obtain jobs in their field of study at salaries that meet or exceed fair market value.
• Embrace and embody the College’s commitment to relationship management by developing and managing solid relationships with current students and graduates that includes providing counseling and instruction in interviewing, resume preparation, job application, pre-interview preparation and job acceptance negotiation that matches applicant’s objectives. Monitor the integration of Career Services into student’s educational experience. Coach/advise students in developing personal marketing strategies to secure a job and negotiate a fair compensation package. Work actively with graduates to achieve campus employment and salary goals. Oversee coordination of internships for students.
• Demonstrate solid relationship management/business development skills by actively engaging the local business community in an effort to initiate and cultivate employer relationships to locate employment leads, identify future staffing needs and identify opportunities for employer interaction with Bryant & Stratton College. Partner with campus Admissions team to generate referrals to the College from employer partners and alumni. Participate in community events and professional associations, promoting the College to area employers and influencers.
• Work with other campus managers towards achieving campus-wide goals and objectives; participate in appropriate campus committees and taskforces. Ensure compliance with college policy as well as state and federal regulations.
• Daily use of Microsoft Excel for graduate outcomes tracking. Daily use of CRM system to track graduate and employer information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred Sales and management skills required, including management of staff; educational setting preferred
• Demonstrated strength in the areas of emotional intelligence, goal management, strategic alignment, coaching, leadership, relationship building and business development
• Strong computer skills – Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  
  

Salary: $ 70,000-$75,000

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay for this role will take into account a wide range of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Bryant & Stratton College, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status) or any other legally protected characteristics (“protected characteristics”).  Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.