Position Overview
The Associate Director for Career Success advances Founder's College's commitment to student success by preparing students to confidently pursue meaningful careers and continued educational opportunities. Through intentional career development, experiential learning, employer and community partnerships, and individualized coaching, this position empowers students to discover their strengths, develop professional competencies, and successfully navigate their academic and professional journey.
The Associate Director develops and coordinates a comprehensive career development experience that guides students from enrollment through graduation. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and community partners, this position integrates career exploration, career readiness, experiential learning, and post-graduate preparation to ensure every student is equipped for successful transfer, employment, and continued education.
Responsibilities
Lead the career development continuum by designing, coordinating, and continuously improving a structured student experience that intentionally prepares students for successful transfer, employment, and continued education.
Develop and sustain employer, alumni, and community partnerships that expand internships, employment, mentoring, networking, and experiential learning opportunities aligned with Founder's College academic programs and student goals.
Provide individualized and group career development coaching that helps students explore career interests, connect academic experiences to career goals, build professional competencies, and prepare for career success.
Coordinate career readiness initiatives by delivering workshops, employer engagement activities, networking opportunities, mentoring experiences, and other programs that progressively prepare students for the workforce.
Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to integrate career development throughout the student experience and connect students with academic, experiential, and career resources.
Evaluate and strengthen career development initiatives by monitoring student engagement, career outcomes, employer partnerships, and program effectiveness to support continuous improvement. Provide one-on-one counseling to help students explore career goals, interests, values, and skills, administer and interpret career assessments (e.g., personality tests, skills inventories) to gain insights into their strengths and preferences, and assist with informed decision-making regarding majors, career paths, and academic programs based on individual interests and the job market.
- May occasionally operate University-owned vehicles or operate a vehicle on the University’s behalf, to transport individuals, equipment, materials, and supplies in support of departmental and University activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Human Resources, Business, Community Development, or a related field required.
- Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in career development, student success, workforce development, employer relations, higher education, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience providing career coaching, advising, mentoring, or student development services that support career readiness and post-graduate success.
- Experience developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with employers, community organizations, faculty, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to design, coordinate, and implement programs or initiatives that improve student engagement, career readiness, and student success.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage diverse students, employers, faculty, alumni, and community partners.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, build processes, and execute initiatives effectively.
- Ability to analyze data, assess program effectiveness, and use results to support continuous improvement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using career management, CRM, or student information systems.
- Must possess and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with University policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Business, or a related field.
- Experience working with first-generation, , transfer, or historically underserved student populations.
- Experience developing employer partnerships that create internships, experiential learning, or employment opportunities.
- Experience designing and delivering career readiness programming, workshops, or professional development initiatives.
- Knowledge of career development theory, experiential learning, and best practices in career readiness within higher education.
- Experience using career management platforms such as Handshake or similar systems.
BU Benefits and Perks
Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:
Paid Time Off and Holidays:
20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
8 Paid Holidays
In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
Health:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
Retirement:
10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
Tuition Assistance:
Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
Covers tuition only
Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions
Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
LinkedIn Learning Courses
Free premium subscription to the Calm App
Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
Discount at the College Bookstore
Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Human Resources, Business, Community Development, or related field
- Four to six years progressively responsible experience in career development, student success, workforce development, employer relations, higher education, or related field
- Demonstrated experience providing career coaching, advising, mentoring, or student development services
- Experience developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with employers, community organizations, faculty, and other stakeholders
- Ability to design, coordinate, and implement programs or initiatives that improve student engagement and career readiness
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to analyze data, assess program effectiveness, and use results for continuous improvement
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using career management, CRM, or student information systems
- Must possess and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with University policy
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Business, or related field
- Experience working with first-generation, transfer, or historically underserved student populations
- Experience developing employer partnerships that create internships, experiential learning, or employment opportunities
- Experience designing and delivering career readiness programming, workshops, or professional development
- Knowledge of career development theory, experiential learning, and best practices in higher education career readiness
- Experience using career management platforms such as Handshake or similar systems
What We Do
Butler University is a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community committed to equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. The university's mission is to boldly innovate, broadly educate, and enrich communities, preparing students to lead meaningful lives while advancing its commitment to professional and academic growth.
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