Director, Career Services

The University is located in Denver, Colorado, a city known for its dynamic blend of business, innovation and world-class recreation. Denver is consistently ranked by Forbes and Kiplingers Magazine as one of the top cities for young professionals and recent college graduates. The University of Denver is a private institution founded in 1864. It serves a population of more than 5,200 undergraduate and 6,200 graduate students as a research-intensive institution. The beautiful campus is located approximately seven miles from downtown with easy access to public transportation. With a long tradition of excellence and innovation, the Daniels College of Business prepares students to succeed in a dynamic, changing world. We are a high-achieving community of students, staff and faculty that inspires one another to think in new ways, perform at higher levels, and transform organizations and communities. Daniels is ranked among the top business schools and is the only business school in Colorado to receive rankings and recognition from BusinessWeek, the Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. The Daniels College of Business (DCB) offers a variety of baccalaureate, graduate, PhD and certificate programs which are detailed at https://daniels.du.edu/ Position Summary The Director of Career Services provides leadership and oversight for the career services team within the Student Success Center. Reporting to the Senior Director, this role ensures that career coaching and industry engagement practices are proactive, relationship-centered, consistent, and aligned with the college’s goals for student outcomes. This role also supports the college’s market connectivity efforts by strengthening relationships with employers across the Denver metro area and key national markets, ensuring that students have access to high-quality recruiting pipelines and meaningful exposure to diverse industries and companies. To stay aligned with the student experience, this position maintains a minimal career coaching caseload of undergraduate and/or graduate students. Essential Functions Team Leadership, Culture Building & Process Consistency * Supervise and develop members of the Career Services team, primarily at the assistant director level, by establishing performance expectations, fostering a collaborative culture, and supporting ongoing professional development. * Ensure coaching best practices are consistent amongst team members by providing ongoing feedback, training, and support to coaches. * Take lead on hiring, recruiting, and onboarding new team members. * Lead selected career services initiatives, communications, student support processes, and workflow improvements to ensure consistency across the team. Market Connectivity & Industry Exposure * Design and execute initiatives that increase student exposure to employers, industries, and emerging career paths within the Denver business community. * Create opportunities for students to discover new companies through industry events, alumni panels, and networking programs. * Represent Daniels professionally and strategically in the community to strengthen recruiting partnerships and deepen employer commitment. * Responsible for developing current and relevant industry sector knowledge and expertise to support students exploring career opportunities within those sectors; continuously develop and master industry best practices for recruiting and sourcing talent. Student Experience & Career Coaching * Oversee curriculum development and management for the Daniels Professional Development Program, a required course for sophomore level students. * Maintain a caseload of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni; provide coaching on career planning, internship and job search strategy, career exploration, recruiting preparation, and more. * Ensure student-facing onboarding materials are accurate and timely within Canvas, print brochures, on websites, and so on. * Use data, student feedback, and staff input to strengthen career coaching practices and improve student experience. * Partner with Student Success Center colleagues, academic departments, faculty, admissions, campus-wide career service teams, and other campus partners to improve continuity of care. CRM/Technical Tools, Data Integrity & Reporting * Ensure robust use of career services tools and CRM for outcomes tracking, student appointment notes, industry engagements, analytics, and strategic decision making. * Oversee accurate documentation of student interactions, outcomes data, and recruitment activity that support rankings, accreditation, and continuous improvement. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Ability to work independently under general supervision * High interpersonal skills as well as emotional intelligence * Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a team-based environment * Strong understanding of student development, career coaching, and higher education * Able to navigate or learn Salesforce, 12Twenty, PeopleGrove, Microsoft tools, Zoom, and additional technology * Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills * Ability to interact with corporate recruiters, employers, and industry professionals * Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously without sacrificing quality or accuracy * Analytical, critical thinking and reasoning and problem-solving skills. Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in business, Higher Education, or a related field * Seven plus (7+) years of professional experience in career services, student success, student affairs, or a business-related area like management, recruiting, consulting, or finance. * Overall experience should include at least two (2) years of supervision, leadership, or professional mentoring. Preferred Qualifications * Master’s degree in business, Higher Education, or a related field * Experience in academic or curriculum planning/development * Experience with recruiting software programs and the talent development lifecycle. * Proficiency in database management and data analysis Working Environment * In-person with options for remote work based on larger university and college policies * Standard office environment * Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate * Noise level is quiet to moderate * Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time * Occasionally required to move about the office/campus Physical Activities • Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time. • Occasionally required to move about the office/campus. Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on division and team-specific needs Application Deadline For consideration, please submit your application materials by 12:00 p.m. (MST) August 27, 2026. Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu [https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/listing/] to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Salary Grade Number: The salary grade for the position is 12. Salary: The salary for this position is $85,000. The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status. Benefits: The University of Denver offers excellent benefits [https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2026-02/Benefits%20Overview-Benefited%20Employees_FINAL_2.9.2026.pdf], including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver [https://www.du.edu/]. Please include the following documents with your application: 1. Resume The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement [https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/non-discrimination-statement]. All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.

The Director of Career Services provides leadership and oversight for the career services team, ensuring coaching and industry engagement practices are proactive and aligned with student outcomes. This role also manages market connectivity efforts, maintains a student coaching caseload, and oversees curriculum development for professional programs.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in business, higher education, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. Applicants are required to have at least seven years of professional experience in career services or a related area, including at least two years of supervision or leadership experience.

• Medical • Dental • Retirement • Paid time off • Tuition benefit • ECO pass

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred

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• Team leadership
• Career coaching
• Industry engagement
• Strategic planning
• Relationship management
• Data analysis
• Curriculum development
• Public speaking
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Salesforce
• 12Twenty
• PeopleGrove
• Microsoft tools
• Emotional intelligence
• Database Management
• Student Services
• Pipelines
• Strategic Decision Making
• Curriculum Planning
• Workflow Management
• Time Off Management
• Talent Recruitment
• Recruitment Software
• Zoom (Video Conferencing Tool)
• Talent Sourcing
• Talent Development
• Student Development
• Planning
• Research
• Data Analysis
• Brochures
• Customer Relationship Management
• Service Innovation
• Management
• Career Counseling
• Career Management
• Communication
• Consulting
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Critical Thinking
• Curriculum Development
• Data Integrity
• Emotional Intelligence
• Finance
• Leadership
• Higher Education
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Human Resources
• Consulting
• Social Services
• Director of Career Services
• Director of Training and Development
• Training and Staff Development Professionals
• Training and Development Managers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week