Responsibilities: Establish goals and objectives and develop strategic and operational plans for providing career services; assess and report outcomes to management and key stakeholders; Supervise staff with consistent opportunities for professional growth and development; hire, train and manage full- and part-time staff as well as student workers; Manage department budget for staffing, programming, and various events; Build effective relationships with local and regional employers, non-profits, government organizations and community partners to identify employment opportunities for students and alumni; Actively maintain an awareness of employment and industry trends and discuss research with Career Services and Education department as appropriate; Plan, promote and market services and information to students, including information resources, career counseling, and career-related programs; Develop and implement strategic plans according to the Institute's mission, goals, and market realities; manage growth accordingly; Track all student/graduate cohorts in Student Administrative System software and ensure proper documentation of student files to maintain compliance with State, Federal and Accreditation regulations; Partner with directors of all programs on the development of career programs and initiatives that affect students' marketability to employers; Attend industry-related networking events to build potential externship and employer database; Oversee the timely collection and reporting of student and alumni employment outcomes and ensure that accurate data are submitted as required by state, accrediting, and federal agencies; Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years management experience. Must have demonstrable management and organizational skills; Business Development or Sales background; Recruiting or Staffing; Experience in career services preferred or employment background in any of the following: Job placement, student services or admissions at a vocational school, college, or university; Government sponsorship agency; Strong familiarity with the local job market and culture.