Director of Career Services

Overview

As the only graduate school of nutrition in North America, the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy provides cutting-edge research and education from individuals to food systems, and from genetics to policy. Read about our pledge to inclusive excellence, celebrate our wins with us, and look at our mission and vision You’ll be joining a leading institution for evidence-based nutrition education, research, and public impact.
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What You'll Do

The Director of Career Services leads and executes all aspects of career development at the Friedman School, ensuring graduate students are fully prepared and supported in achieving their professional goals. This role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy that addresses the career needs of all academic programs and degrees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement best practices for career development, employer outreach, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Driving Student Engagement: Design and deliver innovative programs, resources, and advising that actively engage students in career planning and job search strategies.
• Team Management: Lead, train, and supervise team of career services professionals to provide exceptional student support.
• Partnership Building: Cultivate relationships with alumni, employers, government agencies, and other organizations to expand internship and employment opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with school leadership, faculty, and counterparts across Tufts and peer institutions to align career services with academic and industry trends.
• Operational Oversight: Manage budgets, facilities, technology planning, and long-term strategic initiatives in partnership with school leadership.
• Representation: Serve as the School's ambassador at university-wide and external events to promote career services and student success.
• The Director plays a critical role in ensuring every student is engaged, prepared, and connected to meaningful career opportunities.
• Creates overall program strategy and marketing plan for career services. Manages design and participates in the delivery and evaluation of programs, workshops and networking events on career exploration and development with staff.
• Plays leadership role in educating university leadership and constituents on industry trends, employer culture and hiring processes. Cultivates relationships and collaborates with faculty, university administrators, alumni and industry employers to provide targeted programming and messaging to students. Attends and presents information at regional and national conferences to network with potential employers and increase awareness of Tufts brand.
• Conducts individual career advising appointments (in-person and virtual) with in-person and online students and alumni. Oversight of individual career advising of the professional career services staff.
• Oversees strategy to initiate corporate outreach and maintain relationships to increase internship and employment opportunities. Promotes Tufts graduates and represents the university to industry employers and other external constituents.
• Oversees management of website and career services print collateral and marketing materials. Manages production of web-based career services and events; evaluates use of new technology in the delivery of services to constituents. Manages information technology systems and databases to support career services and programs.
• Hires, trains and manages career services staff; evaluates employees and oversees professional development opportunities.
• Manages development and monitoring of career services budget; conducts long term financial planning and analysis; oversees major/capital expenditures and provides reports to management. Manages space and facilities planning for career services.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7-10 years directly related professional experience, including experience in higher education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree

Special Work Schedule Requirements: This is a hybrid position expected to be on campus 3-4 days per week, to meet business needs.

Pay Range

Minimum $96,500.00, Midpoint $120,600.00, Maximum $144,800.00

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.