Wake Forest University · 1 month ago
Director of Career and Professional Development, School of Professional Studies
Charlotte Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expWake Forest University is seeking an entrepreneurial, student-centered leader for the Inaugural Director of Career and Professional Development. This role involves designing and implementing a robust career ecosystem for adult learners, establishing strategic partnerships, and overseeing program delivery to enhance career outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive, data-driven career and professional development strategy that serves the full student lifecycle (exploration, employment, advancement, and pivots) for adult and graduate learners
Foster a culture of evidence-based innovation, ensuring services evolve to meet dynamic market and student needs
Design, curate, and integrate an innovative portfolio of scalable career services, including 1:1 coaching, asynchronous modules, and virtual programs
Seamlessly integrate career readiness into academic programs, collaborating closely with faculty and program leaders
Oversee mentoring programs and integrate career development into lifelong learning pathways for alumni
Cultivate and expand strategic relationships with industry partners, employers, alumni, and advisory boards to generate market-aligned programming, networking events, and job pathways
Partner effectively with the university's central career resources (OPCD) and other units to leverage the full university ecosystem
Oversee the implementation and use of learning platforms, AI-driven tools, and emerging technologies to deliver flexible resources to online and hybrid students
Establish robust systems to measure and analyze career outcomes, service usage, and student feedback for continuous improvement and accountability
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in career development, counseling, business, HR, higher education, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience in career counseling, workforce development, or talent management, preferably in higher education
Demonstrated success designing and delivering impactful career development programs and resources
Strong individual and group coaching skills, with experience applying career assessments
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across a complex organization
Familiarity with FERPA, NACE, and related professional standards
Preferred
Experience serving adult learners and online/hybrid students
Proficiency with learning platforms, emerging technologies, and data analytics
Experience designing dashboards and reporting systems to track career outcomes
Company
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, independent, nonprofit, non-sectarian, coeducational research university.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.9MKey Investors
Lilly EndowmentAmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Institutes of Health
2025-07-10Grant· $30M
2024-10-10Grant· $0.2M
2023-02-23Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Dedee DeLongpre Johnston
VP, Sustainability (CSO) and Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Jacqueline Travisano
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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