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Title: Director of the Career Success Center

Division: Provost's Office

Department: Career Services and Internships

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 1.2 C2

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Director of the Career Success Center.

Under the supervision of the Provost, the Director of Career Success Center leads a future-focused, student-centered office that prepares students and graduates for lifelong career success. This role champions equity-minded, holistic career development and cultivates strong partnerships with faculty, staff, employers, alumni, and community organizations. The Director ensures career readiness is integrated into the broader student learning experience and plays a pivotal role in student retention and post-graduation success.

Duties/Responsibilities 

Visionary Leadership & Strategic Planning
• Lead a forward-looking, data-informed career services team that supports students in developing career confidence, clarity, and competencies.
• Set strategic priorities aligned with institutional goals for student success, workforce alignment, and regional engagement.
• Design and implement inclusive and scalable career development programming to serve diverse student populations.

Career Education & Student Success
• Direct comprehensive career development services including advising, career coaching, job/internship readiness, and alumni career support.
• Ensure personalized career guidance is embedded in the student lifecycle from first-year through graduation.
• Integrate career competencies (e.g., communication, digital literacy, teamwork) across co-curricular and academic experiences.

Employer & Industry Engagement
• Build and deepen relationships with a diverse range of employers and industry leaders to expand access to internships, jobs, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with academic units to align curriculum with labor market trends and workforce needs.
• Serve as a campus connector between external organizations and faculty to co-create high-impact opportunities for student engagement.

Data-Driven Decision Making
• Lead efforts to track and report student career outcomes, internship participation, and engagement analytics.
• Develop performance metrics and assessment strategies to measure effectiveness and continuously improve services.

Staff Development & Operational Oversight
• Supervise and mentor a team of career development professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Oversee office operations including budget management, resource allocation, and service delivery.

Campus & Community Representation
• Serve as a visible advocate for career development across campus committees, working groups, and public events.
• Represent the university at regional and national conferences, industry forums, and community partnership meetings.

Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Business, or a related field required.
  
  
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership in career development, student affairs, or employer relations.
  
  
• Deep understanding of workforce trends, inclusive hiring practices, and emerging career pathways.
  
  
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
  
  
• Proven ability to collaborate with students, faculty, employers, and institutional partners.
  
  
• Skilled in managing teams, budgets, and daily operations in a fast-paced setting.
  
  
• Experienced in developing programs, building partnerships, and driving student career outcomes.
  
  
• Knowledge of job search strategies, career readiness tools, and career development best practices.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI    

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

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Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Shelly Blunt, search committee chair, at sblunt@usi.edu. 

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by July 24, 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities