Wagner College · 1 month ago
Career Planning and Development - Director of Career and Life Success
One Campus Road, Staten Island, NY, 10301, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
4+ years expWagner College is seeking a Director of Career and Life Success who will design, lead, and implement a comprehensive model that integrates career readiness, life coaching, and experiential learning for students. This role involves providing individualized guidance and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance student career development and success.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement a long-term strategic plan for the Career and Life Success Office aligned with Wagner’s institutional priorities and “We Care” culture
Lead the development of a scalable, data-informed career and life success model that integrates career readiness, life coaching, and experiential learning
Supervise and mentor a small professional team (1–2 staff or graduate assistants) to ensure coordinated delivery of programs and services
Establish clear goals, metrics, and annual reports demonstrating student impact and outcomes
Partner with academic deans, faculty, and student success staff to embed career readiness and life design principles into coursework and co-curricular programming
Collaborate with the Advancement Office and Alumni Relations to enhance alumni engagement, mentorship opportunities, and fundraising for career initiatives
Serve as a campus connector among academic programs, student support offices, and external partners to strengthen the student-to-career pipeline
Develop and sustain partnerships with employers, alumni, and community organizations to expand opportunities for internships, clinical placements, and full-time employment
Coordinate networking events, career panels, and employer showcases that highlight student and alumni success
Leverage alumni networks to provide mentoring and career guidance to current students
Provide targeted coaching and small-group sessions for students, with a focus on career exploration, professional communication, and transition to life after college
Oversee the design and delivery of workshops such as “Life at College 101” and “Life After College”, integrating topics like resume development, interviewing, networking, and financial literacy
Ensure equitable access to career support for all students, with tailored programming for each academic school
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Business, Human Resources, or a related field
At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in career services, higher education leadership, workforce development, or student success
Proven experience developing and implementing programs that promote career readiness, life skills, or experiential learning
Exceptional communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and external partners
Preferred
Certification in career or life coaching (e.g., ICF, NCDA, Gallup Strengths, etc.)
Experience collaborating with alumni and advancement teams on engagement or fundraising initiatives
Familiarity with both liberal arts and professional program pathways (nursing, PA, business, theatre, health sciences)
Data-informed mindset and experience using career platforms (e.g., Handshake, Symplicity, etc.)
Company
Wagner College
Wagner College combines traditional liberal arts on a beautiful campus with practical learning experiences in New York City.
201-500 employees
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