Rice University · 4 hours ago
Associate Director, Career Development
Houston, TX, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$76K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expRice University is a top-20 university located in Houston, Texas, known for its commitment to student development and community values. The Associate Director of Career Development will design and lead innovative career readiness programs, integrating academic and professional pathways to support a diverse student population.
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Responsibilities
Serve as portfolio lead for one or more assigned career pathways (e.g., Engineering and Architecture; Arts, Communication, and Entertainment; Computer, Information Technology, and Mathematics; Education, Non-Profit, and Social Enterprise; Finance, Consulting, and Enterprise; Sciences and Health; Public Policy, Government, and Law)
Design and execute pathway strategies aligned with institutional priorities and workforce trends
Partner with faculty, campus units, alumni, and employers to embed career readiness across academic and co-curricular experiences
Facilitate educational sessions for students, faculty, and staff to promote shared responsibility for career development
Create, implement, and assess scalable, inclusive programs (workshops, digital resources, and credit-bearing courses) aligned with career readiness competencies and high-impact practices
Use disaggregated data to identify and address equity gaps in access to career development programs
Mentor and develop student leadership groups to expand peer-to-peer engagement and extend CCD’s reach
Deliver individualized and group career counseling using structured coaching frameworks and assessments to support complex career decision-making
Track, analyze, and report program outcomes; present insights and recommendations to the team and senior leadership
Represent Rice CCD on university committees, professional associations, and at regional and national conferences, contributing to best-practice conversations and elevating institutional visibility
Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required in support of events and programs
May be asked to represent the CCD or act on behalf of senior leadership as needed
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
3+ years' experience in university career services, talent development, recruiting, workforce development, student success, advising, or related people-facing roles in higher education, nonprofit, government, or corporate environments
Preferred
Master's degree in Counseling, Higher Education, or related field
Demonstrated experience designing, scaling, and assessing career development programs
Experience leading cross-functional partnerships or complex initiatives
Familiarity with nationally recognized career readiness frameworks (e.g., NACE competencies, High-Impact Practices)
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be provided.
Company
Rice University
Rice University is a private research university that focuses on providing undergraduate education services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$80.9MKey Investors
National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUS Department of Energy
2024-09-19Grant
2024-08-13Grant· $18M
2023-07-27Grant
Leadership Team
Ken Medlock
James A Baker III and Susan G Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics
Kyle Judah
Executive Director, Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie)
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