Job no: 514727
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: San Diego
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services

Another Source is assisting San Diego State University in this search. Application materials should be submitted through Another Source's candidate portal: APPLY NOW

At a glance

Bring your leadership to SDSU and join the Career Services team as their Executive Director! San Diego State is an exciting place to work and this is an opportunity to join a collaborative University. Relocation assistance is offered if moving from out of the area! In this role, you will provide leadership in the areas of career center management, career development, experiential learning management, and co-administration of the campus WorkAbility IV program. Enjoy the amazing benefits CSU offers including extensive leave benefits and retirement security through a CalPERS defined benefit pension. This is an amazing opportunity to make a difference. Learn more and apply today!

Description: What you'll be doing

Another Source’s client, San Diego State, is recruiting an Executive Director of Career Services (internally this position is titled Executive Director, Career Development and Services) to join their team in San Diego, California. San Diego State is an exciting place to work and this is an opportunity to join a collaborative University. Relocation assistance offered if moving from out of the area!

About San Diego State:

SDSU is the oldest higher education institution in San Diego, uniquely situated only 30 minutes north of the U.S.-Mexico border on Kumeyaay land. Our community is fully committed to excellent teaching, meaningful research and service to our regional community and others we serve throughout the state, across the nation and internally.

We have an incredible past, and a powerful future ahead of us, marked by:

• A five-year strategic plan, “We Rise We Defy: Transcending Borders, Transforming Lives,” launched in 2020.
• The development of SDSU Mission Valley, a mixed-use, medium-density development that is transit-oriented and that will expand the university’s educational, research, entrepreneurial, and technology transfer programs.
• The expansion of the border-connected SDSU Imperial Valley, which has been infused with new investments to introduce new programs and student services.
• The growth of SDSU Global Campus, which is growing educational access to adult learners through the creation of new degree programs.
• Our campus diversity being our pride. About 54 percent of students are of color, the university recognized for our military and veteran program and ranked as a top college for LGBTQ students.

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Compensation and Benefits:

San Diego State University will offer a competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. San Diego State University also offers a rich benefits package that includes:

• Extensive Leave benefits: 14 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year;
• Retirement security through a CalPERS defined benefit pension (with CalPERS and UC Retirement Plan reciprocity) and retiree healthcare benefits;
• An array of health, dental, and vision coverage at no-cost or low-cost to the employee; and
• California State University system fee reduction program (fee waiver) for the employee or their qualified dependent.

More info: https://bfa.sdsu.edu/hr/jobs/benefits

About the role:

The Executive Director of Career Services provides leadership in the areas of (1) career center management, including contributing substantially to student career readiness, student success, student engagement, staff and resource management, campus strategic planning, and partnerships need to ensure effective management of the center; (2) career development: experiential learning management and career readiness strategies, including providing campus leadership, partnerships and contributions to related data and research; and (3) co-administration of the campus WorkAbility IV program, including ensuring compliance with contractual commitments, staff management and partnerships with the Department of Rehabilitation.

50% Career Center Management and Development

35% Career Development and Experiential Learning Management

10% Co-Administer WorkAbility IV Program

5% Other Duties

Career Services at SDSU

Workability IV

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, student personnel, or other appropriate field.
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in college / university Career Services office, including supervisory and / or administrative experience at the Assistant / Associate Director or Director level.
• Possess a thorough and demonstrated understanding of concepts, programs, services and outreach related to managing an effective and responsive centralized university career center.
• Possess an understanding of career development, student development, career readiness and/or workforce trends, concepts and theories.
• Experience in the knowledge and use of standard business reporting practices; ability to oversee and manage a range of budgets and fiscal requirements.
• Experience in managing or co-administering grant-funded or career-focused programs.
• Experience in human resource management, ideally direct experience in working with collective bargaining units and policy / practice compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in a behavioral science, student services or related field.
• Knowledge of the California State University’s policies, procedures and operations as they relate to Career Services and areas related to experiential learning, such as internships and service learning.
• Proven track record of innovative programming and initiatives within a complex, centralized department on a large, diverse, public university campus offering master’s and doctoral degrees.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership development, staff professional development and managing a diverse team.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The Division facilitates the academic and career success, personal growth and well-being of all students, and works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations and organizational structures. We aim to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values of excellence, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion through:

• Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse student body and communities served by SDSU, and recruiting students who are representative of the rich diversity of the region and the world
• Fostering an environment that is welcoming, affirming, and empowering for students, faculty, staff and alumni of all backgrounds
• Enhancing the career and educational pathways of a diverse student body, the faculty and staff, including enhancing the learning environment and expanding learning opportunities for all students inside and outside the classroom, and expanding and connecting opportunities for students to participate in transformational experiences
• Developing leaders who believe in and lead others toward supporting civility, mutual respect and diversity in our society and workplaces
• Cultivating relationships with the local community that advance the well-being of diverse individuals and communities.

SDSU COVID-19 Vaccine Policy:

In accordance with the California State University systemwide policy, students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical or religious exemption in order to access campus. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for five months after their final dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or for two months after receiving the only dose of a single-dose vaccine. Afterward, a COVID-19 booster is required to continue to be considered fully vaccinated.

The individual hired into this role will be required to submit their completed vaccination documentation to the university’s secure online health portal prior to beginning work. Individuals with an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the university will be required to participate in SDSU’s COVID-19 testing program.

More Information:

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Advertised: May 20, 2022 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled