Director Of Career Services
Anchorage, Ak, Us
Responsible for university-level coordination of career education, student employment and internship programs, employer engagement, community partnerships, career exploration and advising, and career resources. Oversaw director-level duties, including the management of $300k+ in general fund budget allocation, various funding sources, and revenue generating activities. Provided leadership in employee hiring and onboarding, knowledge of and compliance with employment laws and regulations, and direct supervision of department staff. Significant accomplishments include: • Led the department through a multi-phase change management process, in order to raise customer service delivery and reputation among stakeholders, foster a culture for student career success, and develop a new vision for scaling impact, collecting outcomes data, and leveraging technologies that contribute to increased efficiencies and effectiveness. • Led the expansion and implementation of Handshake, an online career management platform for students and alumni, across the University of Alaska System. Managed grant funding allocation, setting of key milestones and success metrics, progress reporting, and renewal process.