Executive Director of Academic and Career Readiness - MGR 200

Executive Director of Academic and Career Readiness - MGR 200

Salary

$88,999.00 - $115,698.00 Annually

Location

Indiana, PA 15701

Job Type

Full Time and Regular

Job Number

02606

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Career and Professional Development Center

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Reference Number

AA 2026-32

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Nestled in the scenic foothills of western Pennsylvania, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) offers more than a place to work-it offers a vibrant campus community where innovation, collaboration, and natural beauty come together. Our picturesque campus features tree-lined walkways, historic architecture, and welcoming green spaces that create an inspiring environment for learning, working, and connecting.

At IUP, employees are part of a supportive and engaged community dedicated to student success, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Located in the charming college town of Indiana, Pennsylvania-just over an hour from Pittsburgh-our campus combines small-town warmth with access to the cultural, professional, and recreational opportunities of a major metropolitan area.

Whether enjoying a walk across the Oak Grove, collaborating with colleagues in dynamic academic spaces, or engaging in the many cultural and community events hosted throughout the year, IUP offers an exceptional place to build a career and make a difference.

Position Summary & Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Executive Director of Academic and Career Readiness provides leadership and strategic oversight for programs and services that support students throughout the academic life cycle, from pre-enrollment and onboarding through persistence, graduation, and career placement. The position is responsible for managing staff, resources, assessment initiatives, and collaborative partnerships that advance student engagement, retention, persistence, and post-graduation outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Establishes strategic goals, priorities, and performance measures for academic and career readiness programs, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives related to student success, retention, career outcomes, and workforce preparation.
• Provides leadership and supervision for professional and student staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, workload coordination, and fostering a collaborative and student-centered culture.
• Serve on university committees as requested and appropriate.
• Serve in leadership roles within professional organizations to benefit IUP and its students.
• Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with academic departments, employers, community organizations, and campus stakeholders to align academic and career readiness services, expand experiential learning opportunities, and strengthen workforce readiness initiatives.
• Oversees personnel who plan and implement academic and career readiness events, including orientation programs, career fairs, employer engagement activities, workshops, and leadership development opportunities.
• Collaborates with campus departments, employers, alumni, and community partners to develop, promote, and implement events that support student transition, academic achievement, career exploration, workforce preparation, and experiential learning.
• Oversees assessment and continuous improvement efforts by analyzing program outcomes, student engagement data, and service effectiveness metrics to inform decision-making, enhance program quality, and support accreditation and reporting requirements.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Position Qualifications

MINIMUM:

• Masters Degree in appropriate academic discipline (e.g., Counseling, Higher Education, or related field)
• 3-5 years experience in career services, student success, and/or new student transition

PREFERRED:

• 7-8 years experience in career services, student success, and/or new student transition

IUP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants and employees with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of a position.

Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, consistent with the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact human-resources@iup.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of earned degrees through the receipt of official transcripts, confirmation of work eligibility, and satisfactory completion of background checks.

For an overview of IUP benefit information available for management employees, please click on the link below:https://www.passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/sshe-summary.pdf

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Do you have a masters degree in counseling, higher education, or a related field?

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• No

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Do you have 3-5 years experience in career services, student success, and/or new student transition?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Address 1011 South Drive

Sutton Hall Room 360

Indiana, Pennsylvania, 15705

Phone 724-357-2431

Website http://www.iup.edu/employment