Director of Career Services Director of Career Services Director of Career Services
Organizational Responsibilities:
This position reports to the Dean of Career and Student Success and supervises the Employer Relations Manager.

Job Summary:
SMC has a central focus and high priority on preparing students for their future careers through a unique blend of curricular and co-curricular programs. As a result, the Director of Career Services works collaboratively with the SMC Experience team, Professional Development faculty, and all members of the Spartanburg Methodist College community to provide an innovative and comprehensive program to assist students in discovering, experiencing, and preparing for their career path. The Director is specifically responsible for overseeing career preparation programs, internship programs, developing employer relationships, and the graduate employment rate. While operating as a staff member, the Director will also have faculty status responsible for developing and teaching related courses in the Professional Development (PDEV) concentration.

Primary Areas of Responsibilities:
Organizational Responsibilities:


Job Summary:


Primary Areas of Responsibilities:

• Create a comprehensive and innovative career development program that spans from career discovery and exploration to post-graduate job placement.
• Teach courses in the Professional Development concentration, and SMC 101.
• Contribute to new and innovative Professional Development (including SMC 101 & 201) course content.
• In conjunction with the Employer Relations Manager, oversee the development of a robust internship program, which includes introductory (not for credit) options, bachelor’s degree-level advanced internships, and additional job shadowing opportunities.
• Create new partnerships for high-quality internships and job placements with businesses, organizations, and community partners that reflect a variety of in demand career fields.
• Regularly collect and analyze career-relevant data to inform the development of new career planning programs and employer relationships, as well as regular assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Develop workshops and programs that equip students with the skills that result in high-quality job placement and the promotion of economic mobility.
• In partnership with the Professional Development department, create career programming and placement opportunities for students enrolled in SMC Online programs.
• Systematically engage with faculty and advisors to develop their knowledge of career pathways, identify needed career preparation opportunities, and partner on program development.
• Actively engage in campus activities outside of the Career Services department to promote the department, programs, and build cross-campus relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Represent Professional Development as a faculty member attending faculty meetings and serving on committees when asked.
• Develop new and effective approaches to utilizing SMC career tools: Handshake, PathwayU, and StrengthsFinder.
• Provide general support as a part of the SMC Experience for major campus events, including but not limited to Welcome Week, Orientation, Open House, Enrollment Days, Move-In days, and Commencement.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Create a comprehensive and innovative career development program that spans from career discovery and exploration to post-graduate job placement.

Teach courses in the Professional Development concentration, and SMC 101.

Contribute to new and innovative Professional Development (including SMC 101 & 201) course content.

In conjunction with the Employer Relations Manager, oversee the development of a robust internship program, which includes introductory (not for credit) options, bachelor’s degree-level advanced internships, and additional job shadowing opportunities.

Create new partnerships for high-quality internships and job placements with businesses, organizations, and community partners that reflect a variety of in demand career fields.

Regularly collect and analyze career-relevant data to inform the development of new career planning programs and employer relationships, as well as regular assessment of student learning outcomes.

Develop workshops and programs that equip students with the skills that result in high-quality job placement and the promotion of economic mobility.

In partnership with the Professional Development department, create career programming and placement opportunities for students enrolled in SMC Online programs.

Systematically engage with faculty and advisors to develop their knowledge of career pathways, identify needed career preparation opportunities, and partner on program development.

Actively engage in campus activities outside of the Career Services department to promote the department, programs, and build cross-campus relationships with faculty, staff, and students.

Represent Professional Development as a faculty member attending faculty meetings and serving on committees when asked.

Develop new and effective approaches to utilizing SMC career tools: Handshake, PathwayU, and StrengthsFinder.

Provide general support as a part of the SMC Experience for major campus events, including but not limited to Welcome Week, Orientation, Open House, Enrollment Days, Move-In days, and Commencement.

Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of a wide variety of career paths and skills required for them.
• Excellence in oral and written communication including the ability to deliver engaging presentations to small and large groups.
• Strong organizational talents, ability to multi-task, and effective use of electronic office tools such as Microsoft Teams, shared Microsoft Docs, electronic calendaring, etc.
• Strong to advanced knowledge of data manipulation in Microsoft Excel.
• Self-starter with demonstrated leadership qualities and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop appropriate, welcoming, and productive relationships with a diverse student population.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with college constituents and the community.
• Previous experience in program development, assessment, and improvement.

General knowledge of a wide variety of career paths and skills required for them.

Excellence in oral and written communication including the ability to deliver engaging presentations to small and large groups.

Strong organizational talents, ability to multi-task, and effective use of electronic office tools such as Microsoft Teams, shared Microsoft Docs, electronic calendaring, etc.

Strong to advanced knowledge of data manipulation in Microsoft Excel.

Self-starter with demonstrated leadership qualities and problem-solving skills.

Ability to develop appropriate, welcoming, and productive relationships with a diverse student population.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with college constituents and the community.

Previous experience in program development, assessment, and improvement.

Working Conditions:
This is an on-campus position. Work is normally performed in an office setting and will require significant contact with students, faculty, staff, and the community. The work will include public presentations, both within and outside the classroom. Some evening and weekend responsibilities should be expected.

Physical Requirements: Working Conditions:


Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move around campus.
• Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.
• Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer monitor, in handwritten form, and printed on paper.
• Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

Ability to move around campus.

Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.

Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer monitor, in handwritten form, and printed on paper.

Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree required.

3-5 years of experience leading student career development initiatives, including advising/leading students in internships and other workplace experiences and developing community partnerships. Management level in higher education is preferred.

FLSA: Full time, Exempt
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 About the College: Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor’s degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college’s emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor’s degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success. Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members.All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program. SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered. Education and Experience:







About the College: Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor’s degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college’s emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor’s degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success. About the College Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members. Spartanburg Methodist College Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program E-Verify program . SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered. SMC SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.