Tiffin University · 1 day ago
Director of Career Services
Tiffin, Ohio
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expTiffin University is seeking a Director of Career Services to provide strategic leadership for a comprehensive, student-centered career development office. The role focuses on advancing student persistence, career readiness, and post-graduation success through career education, employer engagement, and experiential learning.
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Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Develop and implement a multi-year Career Services strategy aligned with university priorities
Establish annual goals, service standards, and performance dashboards
Use data to assist with strengthening retention, persistence, and student success metrics
Career Education & Student Programming
Oversee career workshops, presentations, one-on-one and group coaching, and skill-development programming aligned with NACE competencies
Integrate career readiness into curricular and co-curricular settings in collaboration with faculty and academic advising
Ensure equitable access for first-generation, commuter, transfer, international, and online students
Experiential Learning & Internships
Oversee internship processes, including Handshake Experiences workflows, compliance, and faculty coordination; collaborate with advisors to ensure registration is seamless
Maintain clear policies, templates, and training materials for internship stakeholders
Lead planning and execution of the Internship Poster Symposium
Employer & Alumni Engagement
Build and steward employer partnerships to expand internships, jobs, and recruiting opportunities
Lead fall and spring career fairs and targeted industry-specific events
Maintain quality control for employer accounts and postings in Handshake
Provide direction and guidance for the Employer Advisory Board
Data, Outcomes, & Reporting
Lead all aspects of the First Destination Survey, including creation, collection, and reporting
Produce accurate and timely reports for academic Deans and institutional leadership; this includes data for grant writing and reporting as needed
Use labor-market insights to drive programming and employer strategy
Resource Management & Supervision
Manage department budget, forecasting, and resource allocation
Supervise professional staff, graduate assistants, interns, and student employees
Ensure effective operation of signature programs, including the Dragon Internship Program, Dragon Armoire, Countdown to Commencement, the TU Business Co-Op Program, and Etiquette Series
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Business, HR, or related field
5+ years of progressive experience in career services, workforce development, or employer relations
Supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to lead teams
Experience with career platforms (Handshake or equivalent)
Strong data reporting, assessment, and partnership-building skills
Preferred
Experience managing First Destination Survey or outcomes data collection
Experience coordinating internship-for-credit systems
Familiarity with outcomes reporting tied to accreditation
Benefits
Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
Health Savings & Flex Spending Accounts: Options to save pre-tax dollars, with employer contributions to your HSA.
Income Protection: Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability, plus voluntary plans for short-term disability, supplemental life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
Retirement Savings: A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions to help you plan for the future.
Time Off: Generous paid time off for vacation and sick leave, plus paid holidays throughout the year.
Education Benefits: Tuition assistance and benefits for you and eligible family members.
Support Services: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
Company
Tiffin University
Tiffin University is a school in Elyria.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joel Wilkins
Vice President Strategic Financial Administration & Initiatives/CFO
Mitchell P. Blonde, CFRE
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs / Chief Advancement Officer
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