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Career Services Manager
Kentucky State University Land Grant ProgramCareer Services Manager at Kentucky State University overseeing Career Services programs and initiatives. Responsible for student career readiness and strategic partnerships with employers and community organizations.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provides leadership, direction, and operational oversight for all Career Services programs, initiatives, and daily departmental activities.
- Develops and implements comprehensive career development strategies that align with University priorities and support student career readiness, experiential learning, and employment outcomes.
- Supervises, trains, mentors, evaluates, and provides ongoing professional development for Career Services staff and student employees.
- Establishes, develops, and maintains strategic partnerships with employers, industry representatives, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to expand internship, cooperative education, and employment opportunities.
- Plans, coordinates, and evaluates career fairs, employer recruitment events, networking opportunities, workshops, presentations, and professional development programs.
- Provides advanced individual and group career advising to students and alumni, including career exploration, job search strategies, résumé and cover letter development, interview preparation, graduate school planning, and employment readiness.
- Collaborates with academic departments, faculty, and campus partners to integrate career readiness competencies and experiential learning opportunities throughout the student experience.
- Develops departmental goals, strategic plans, assessment measures, and performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, employer engagement, and student success outcomes.
- Collects, analyzes, and reports data related to internships, employment outcomes, employer partnerships, student participation, and other key performance indicators.
- Administers departmental budgets and monitors expenditures in accordance with University policies and fiscal procedures.
- Ensures compliance with University policies and applicable federal, state, and employment-related regulations governing Career Services operations.
- Represents the University and Career Services at campus meetings, professional conferences, employer events, recruitment activities, and community engagement initiatives.
- Maintains accurate records, prepares reports, and supports institutional assessment, accreditation, and strategic planning activities.
- Maintains a regular, reliable, and consistent on-campus presence to effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, College Student Personnel, Human Resources, Student Affairs, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in career services, professional development, workforce development, student affairs, higher education administration, or a related field.
- Supervisory experience is preferred.
- Experience developing employer partnerships, managing career programs, or coordinating experiential learning initiatives is preferred.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
Career AdvisingProgram ManagementData ReportingBudget AdministrationStrategic Planning
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationProfessional Development
Certifications
Master's Degree