Job Description

Shape futures. Build pathways. Connect talent to opportunity.

At Indian River State College, we believe education should lead somewhere meaningful. As Director of Career Services, you’ll play a central role in helping students and alumni turn their education into real-world opportunities—while strengthening the workforce and communities we serve.

This is a role for someone who thrives on building partnerships, leading high-impact programs, and creating innovative, student-centered career pathways. You’ll guide a dynamic portfolio that includes career readiness, internships and co-ops, employer engagement, and student employment—ensuring every student has access to the tools, experiences, and connections they need to succeed.

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.

At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join the River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.

What We Offer
At Indian River State College, we value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

·         Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

·         Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.

·         Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.

·         Time for You: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work-life balance.

·         Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.

·         Growth & Development: Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general guidelines, this position leads and supports the design, implementation, management, and assessment of career readiness, internship/co-op, employer engagement, and student employment services for Indian River State College students and alumni. This position collaborates with academic divisions, employers, workforce partners, and community stakeholders to advance Indian River State College mission of student success and workforce outcomes.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership & Operations Management

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Career Services unit, including planning, resource allocation, staff assignments, workflow design, and continuous improvement of service delivery.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and assessment frameworks that optimize the division’s impact on student engagement and employment outcomes.

Oversight of Signature Institutional Initiatives

• Lead high‑visibility programs such as career expos, employer‑in-residence, internship/micro‑internship pipelines, experiential learning initiatives, and alumni networking events that enhance employer visibility and student participation.
• Ensure initiatives are scalable, data‑informed, responsive to labor‑market needs, and aligned with institutional strategic goals

Employer, Workforce, and Community Engagement

• Build, steward, and expand partnerships with employers, industry associations, workforce agencies, chambers, and community organizations to generate robust employment, internship, job‑shadowing, and cooperative learning opportunities.
• Represent the College in regional workforce and economic development conversations and consortia.

Academic Integration & Faculty Engagement

• Collaborate with Schools and faculty to embed career readiness, career exploration, and labor‑market awareness into academic pathways and classroom experiences.
• Support curricular and co‑curricular initiatives that enhance major‑career alignment, transfer readiness, and student employability.

Supervision & Talent Development

• Recruit, train, coach, evaluate, and develop professional staff and student employees.
• Establish performance expectations aligned with departmental goals and institutional priorities; lead staff in achieving high service standards and innovation

Marketing, Communications & Outreach

• Provide leadership for the development and execution of comprehensive marketing and communication strategies that elevate awareness of Career Services and drive student and employer engagement.
• Oversee use of digital platforms, social media, and campus communication systems to expand reach.

Labor Market Intelligence & Continuous Innovation

• Monitor labor market trends, employer hiring practices, and emerging career‑readiness frameworks.
• Use data insights to refine programming, advise leadership, and advance innovation in service delivery.
• Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Business, Career Development, or related field (Master’s degree preferred);
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education career services, employer relations, workforce development, or student services, including supervisory or leadership experience;
• Demonstrated success in building employer partnerships, coordinating internships, delivering career readiness programming, and supervising staff;
• Knowledge of career development theory/practice, student advising, labor market information, job-search strategies, resume and interview fundamentals, and transfer-pathway advising;
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; strong ability to engage students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds;
• Proven project-management ability, capacity to manage deadlines, exercise independent judgement, and work collaboratively;
• Proficient in career services platforms (job-boards, resume builders, online scheduling systems) and data-tracking/reporting systems;
• Experience crafting and executing marketing/outreach plans and utilizing web/social media platforms for student engagement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally more than twenty-five (25) pounds.  It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.  IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.  

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.  Travel to each of the assessments on a monthly basis or as needed. 

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position.  This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Staff

Supervisory

Yes

FLSA Exempt

Yes

Employment Type

Regular

Compensation and Application Deadline

Pay range starts at: $55,317.49 . All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience | Open until filled.