Director of University Career Strategy

Join Auburn University as Director of University Career Strategy and be part of a team committed to changing the lives of students!

Career Discovery and Success at Auburn University is a dynamic, collaborative team advancing the University’s goals for student achievement and post‑graduation success. The Director for University Career Strategy leads a scalable, cohesive career education strategy that embeds career readiness, development, and competency articulation across the curriculum and co‑curriculum—ensuring students encounter meaningful career learning throughout the Auburn experience.

Working through strong academic partnerships, the Director activates and chairs/co-chairs a Faculty Advisory Board on Career Readiness, launches and sustains a Career Champions program for faculty and staff, and establishes a Career Ready/Career Education-Enhanced course designation aligned to NACE competencies and Auburn’s Career Learning Outcomes (1. Explore and Evaluate Career Pathways, 2. Engage in Career Planning and Embrace Adaptability, 3. Grow My Connections and Professional Relationships, 4. Gain Relevant Knowledge, Experiences, and Skills, 5. Articulate My Auburn Experience). As a strategic priority and in alignment with institutional programs, there is a strong emphasis on 5. Articulate My Auburn Experience and working with faculty and staff to embed articulation learning in and out of the classroom. This role oversees the development and deployment of Canvas‑based faculty toolkits, asynchronous student modules, and digital badging, and consults with colleges on course (re)design, experiential integration, and consistent service delivery across a distributed, college‑embedded model.

The Director supervises a team of career strategists (embedded in academic units and/or leading career communities) and serves as primary liaison to college career directors and assistant directors who focus on coaching and instruction, Academic Advising, Academic Insights, the Biggio Center, University Writing, and the Registrar. Using LMS analytics, surveys, learning artifacts, Salesforce dashboards, and first‑destination data, the Director drives continuous improvement, expands inclusive excellence and outcomes, and increases capacity for coaches and strategists to provide individualized student support through empowering the Auburn University ecosystem to engage in career development education. Some evenings/weekends and limited travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education in Higher Ed, Adult Ed, Counseling, Curriculum Design and Instructional Technology, Human Resources, or other relevant degree.
• 6 years of experience in career services or career counseling and instruction in a university/college setting or industry setting.
• Must have at least one 2 years’ experience supervising, mentoring, or leading full-time staff.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of budgeting practices, promotional strategies, qualitative and quantitative assessment and University policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in Higher Ed, Adult Ed, Counseling, Curriculum Design and Instructional Technology or other relevant degree; licensed psychologist or counselor in the state of Alabama or National Certified Counselor