Career Education Manager, Career Center and College of Health and Human Sciences

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 19 Sep 2022

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Career Education Manager, Career Center and College of Health and Human Sciences
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work?
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202201314AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $61,000 - $65,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/19/2022
Description of Work Unit
The Career Center is part of the Division of Student Affairs with strong and broad-reaching relationships and responsibilities throughout campus, including the academic colleges. Divided into three units (Career Education; Employer Relations; and Operations and Assessment), the Career Center not only provides career-related-advising and -services to students, it fills many additional functions critical to the success of the university and students, including, but not limited to, campus-wide career education integration and consulting, campus-wide career fair coordination and job/internship postings, employer relations, institutional career outcome reporting, and student employee development leadership. The Career Center is responsible to a variety of internal and external stakeholders and leverages those relationships to help students investigate the many available career opportunities with special consideration for finding paths that meet their skills, goals, values, and unique identities. The Career Center proudly embraces and upholds the CSU Principles of Community: inclusion, integrity, respect, service, and social justice.
The College of Health and Human Sciences is comprised of 8 academic units: the Departments of Construction Management, Design and Merchandising, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Health and Exercise Science, Human Development and Family Studies, Occupational Therapy, and the Schools of Education and Social Work. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is over 5,000 students, with 125 tenure track and 60 full-time non-tenure-track faculty members. Several of the College’s academic programs are nationally recognized or ranked. The College includes 2 of the university’s largest majors and 3 of the university’s best majors for job placement. The College of Health and Human Sciences houses 20 different Institutes, Centers, Special Units, and Extension offices, designed to provide a broad range of research and outreach activities that support social, economic, and community development in Colorado, the nation, and the world.
Position Summary
The Career Education Manager is a full-time, year-round position that serves as the Career Center’s lead for career education in the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS). The Career Education Manager designs, coordinates, and delivers career curriculum to: educate all CSU students (with a focus on CHHS students) about career paths; engage them in experiential learning opportunities and career planning; prepare them for their job search; and connect them with potential employers. The Career Education Manager establishes and maintains successful relationships with colleagues and employers to lead people toward a common vision of supporting student career readiness, connects multiple offices and departments together to accomplish program goals, maintains relevant industry knowledge, and operates within a framework of building structures and systems to support students in reaching career readiness. This position functions as a key member of the university-wide Career Center and the CHHS Dean’s Office. The role dually reports to the Career Education Unit of the Career Center, and the Dean’s office in the College of Health and Human Sciences.
Required Job Qualifications
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Minimum of two years of full-time, relevant experience in career education, career services, career counseling, higher education, health/human sciences, or related fields.
· Personal and professional commitment to equity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources, and/or accountability for diversity outcomes.
· Experience managing large-scale programs (one year of professional experience or two years of graduate assistantship experience).
Preferred Job Qualifications
· Master’s Degree
· Experience in visioning, planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating innovative career programs
· Experience working with individuals with diverse identities
· Demonstrated experience applying DEI work to career advising
· Two years of experience providing career-related coaching/advising
· Experience working in a higher education career services environment
· Experience working in health and human sciences or related fields
· Experience creating and delivering presentations to various stakeholders
· Demonstrated ability to build partnerships across a university campus
· Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with external partners, such as employers or alumni
Diversity Statement
•Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Leadership, Vision, Strategy, and Oversight for CHHS Career Education
Duty/Responsibility
· Develop a strategic plan in line with the Career Center strategic plan, and the college strategic plan, that focuses on students in the College of Health and Human Sciences
· Manage efforts to deliver inclusive career services to undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Health and Human Sciences in order to build a culture of career readiness in the College
· Design and lead innovative career programming for CHHS students by applying knowledge of diverse identities, generational traits, student interest areas, and unique CHHS student needs related to career education
· Create and deliver effective workshops, presentations, and programming on career-related topics
· Maintain knowledge of how diverse identities and the systems in which they exist impact career exploration and development, particularly in natural resources fields
· Gather CHHS first destination data for the CSU Graduation Survey
· Contribute to CHHS events and programs such as Ram Welcome, Ram Orientation, Admissions/recruiting events, and Commencement ceremonies as needed
· Integrate career readiness into CHHS student orgs, including the Deans Leadership Council and other CHHS-specific student clubs and organizations
· Regularly educate the full Career Center team (40+ student and professional staff) on best practices for serving CHHS students
Percentage Of Time 45
Job Duty Category Relationship Management and Collaboration
Duty/Responsibility
· Establish effective communication and referral network between the Career Center and CHHS faculty, deans, academic advisors, and internship coordinators
· Educate and consult with CHHS faculty and staff regarding career development, first destination data, experiential learning, economic and industry trends, and job search preparation, allowing faculty and staff to actively participate in the career education of CHHS students
· Create and expand partnerships with alumni, development staff, and faculty to grow the CHHS alumni network and increase opportunities for current students to interact with alumni around college-to-career topics
· Maintain solid working knowledge of employer and industry trends through collaborative work with the Career Center’s Employer Relations Team; participate in employer visits, career fairs, and industry tours
Percentage Of Time 25
Job Duty Category Direct Student Service
Duty/Responsibility
· Provide one-on-one career education to CSU students in drop-in and appointment-based formats on the following topics: career exploration, job and internship search skills (networking, resume/cover letter, interviewing, job offer negotiation), and the graduate school application process
· Create and deliver presentations and workshops on career-related topics ranging from self-assessment to job offer negotiation, incorporating identity-related reflection and deconstructing historical notions of professionalism
· Provide focused career education for diverse populations including first-generation students and students from marginalized and minoritized backgrounds
Percentage Of Time 20
Job Duty Category Career Resources and Technology
Duty/Responsibility
· Mine and evaluate web-based information and vendor products, making recommendations on career-related resources of value to CHHS students
· Maintain CHHS career services website in coordination with the IT and Communications teams, integrating live Handshake internship and job postings and the Career Center’s online Resource Center
· Create and maintain visually appealing and informative resources for CHHS students, including first destination survey updates for faculty and students, CHHS Major-to-Career tools, etc.
· Create webinars, interactive online lessons, and other unique online learning opportunities to provide CSU students with anytime access to career-related resources
Percentage Of Time 10

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact Greg Head ([email protected]).
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Greg Head ([email protected])
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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