Executive Director, Career Center

Executive Director, Career Center

About the Company

Nonsectarian, liberal arts college

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1823

Employees
201-500

Categories

• Education
• Services
• Training
• Trinity College

Specialties

• education and development

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for its Career Center, a pivotal role in the institution's mission to prepare students for transformative lives. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the Career Center provides a first-in-class experience, with a focus on high-impact internships, career preparation, and meaningful connections to alumni and employers. This leadership position demands a seasoned professional with a master's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 8 years' experience in designing and leading comprehensive career strategies, preferably within a mission-driven environment. The Executive Director will be expected to advance a model that integrates academics, experiential learning, and post-graduate success, and to play a central role in shaping the institution's strategic vision for career education. Applicants for the Executive Director role at the company's Career Center should be adept at facilitating consensus, operating through influence, and using data-informed decision-making to drive execution at scale. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in employer engagement, team leadership, and enterprise-level collaboration. While experience in higher education is valued, the company is open to candidates from outside the academic sector who can demonstrate the ability to navigate a complex academic and external landscape. The role requires a leader who is innovative, strategic, and capable of redefining the role of career development at a top liberal arts institution, with a clear expectation for leadership, vision, and institutional impact.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration