Position Summary

(40%) Curriculum/Program Development and Implementation

• Provide strategic leadership for the Career Development Office by setting goals and plans consistent with the strategic goals and mission of the College of Social Science and MSU
• Design and manage career development programs tailored to Social Science students
• Implement cutting-edge technology and tools to enhance career services delivery
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive internship program
• Partner with faculty to integrate career readiness into the curriculum.
• Supervise Career Development Office staff including curriculum development specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Use data to continuously improve career center services and programs
• Collaborate with other college and university departments to support student success initiatives
• Develop career readiness courses for specialized populations

(30%) Outreach/Employer Relations and Partnerships

• Cultivate relationships with employers, particularly those interested in Social Science graduates
• Collaborate with alumni/employer relations to leverage graduate networks for student opportunities
• Strategically direct and oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of career engagement events, networking initiatives, and on-campus recruiting programs.
  • Present the career center and university to external stakeholders at professional associations and conferences

(20%) Admin

• Oversee the budget of Career Development Office, ensuring efficient use of resources
• Prepare comprehensive reports for college and university leadership and accreditation purposes
• Track and analyze post-graduation outcomes and employment trends

10% Teach

• Teach career readiness courses for specialized populations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -counseling, student affairs, or a related field

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in counseling, student affairs, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in career services, preferably in a liberal arts or higher education setting.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong understanding of career development theories and their application to social science students.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in career services technology and social media platforms.

Required Application Materials

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Teaching Experience and Interests
4. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement (a statement addressing how your past and/or present potential contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will advance our programing commitment to cultural responsivity and inclusive excellence)
5. Names and contact information for 3 references.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.