Associate Vice President & Director, Center for Career Advancement
Confidential, Lewisburg, PA, United States
Associate Vice President & Director, Center for Career Advancement
About the Company
Highly-regarded private liberal arts university
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1846
Employees 1001-5000
Categories
Bucknell University Education
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President for Career Advancement to provide visionary leadership in connecting students with career development opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing a strategic vision that modernizes the career center, integrates career readiness into the student experience, and fosters strong partnerships with employers and alumni. This role requires a forward-thinking, collaborative leader with a deep understanding of career operations, and the ability to develop innovative, data-informed programs that anticipate workforce trends and meet the needs of a diverse student population. The AVP will also be tasked with expanding and deepening employer and alumni engagement, as well as developing revenue-generating initiatives that support the mission of the career center.
Applicants for the Associate Vice President for Career Advancement position at the company should have a bachelor's degree, with a master's degree preferred, in a relevant field. A minimum of 8 years' experience in career development, organizational leadership, or a related talent development field, and at least 5 years' of management experience, are required. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of empowering teams, driving organizational transformation, and inspiring high performance. The role demands a leader who can work closely with campus partners and university advancement to leverage the full strength of the network, including alumni, families, and external stakeholders. The AVP will be expected to position the career center as a national model of excellence in career readiness and post-graduate success, and to support the company's mission of transforming the world through the success of its students.
Hiring Manager Title Vice President for Student Affairs & Fritz Family Dean of Students
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Education/Academic Administration
About the Company
Highly-regarded private liberal arts university
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1846
Employees 1001-5000
Categories
Bucknell University Education
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President for Career Advancement to provide visionary leadership in connecting students with career development opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing a strategic vision that modernizes the career center, integrates career readiness into the student experience, and fosters strong partnerships with employers and alumni. This role requires a forward-thinking, collaborative leader with a deep understanding of career operations, and the ability to develop innovative, data-informed programs that anticipate workforce trends and meet the needs of a diverse student population. The AVP will also be tasked with expanding and deepening employer and alumni engagement, as well as developing revenue-generating initiatives that support the mission of the career center.
Applicants for the Associate Vice President for Career Advancement position at the company should have a bachelor's degree, with a master's degree preferred, in a relevant field. A minimum of 8 years' experience in career development, organizational leadership, or a related talent development field, and at least 5 years' of management experience, are required. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of empowering teams, driving organizational transformation, and inspiring high performance. The role demands a leader who can work closely with campus partners and university advancement to leverage the full strength of the network, including alumni, families, and external stakeholders. The AVP will be expected to position the career center as a national model of excellence in career readiness and post-graduate success, and to support the company's mission of transforming the world through the success of its students.
Hiring Manager Title Vice President for Student Affairs & Fritz Family Dean of Students
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Education/Academic Administration