Director of Public Service Careers

The Director of Public Service Careers is a leader on the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement team which is housed in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary.

The Director reports to the Executive Director of Career Development & Professional Engagement and is responsible for strategic program development & administration as well as career advising and programming for students in their pursuit of careers in the public service field including government , education, nonprofit and public safety, as well as other related areas. The Director will work in partnership with other academic programs across campus to develop innovative methods to engage the undergraduate and graduate student populations in public service and education careers and industries.

In partnership with the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement colleagues, the Director advances external relations, campus recruitment, and employer development to expose W&M students to public service industry environments. The Director manages career development programs, designs workshops and curricular strategies, plans trips and programming and advises undergraduate students on career-related topics such as career exploration, resumes and cover letters, technical and case interviews, search strategies, and more.

The Director will help foster a culture of belonging that provides opportunity for all people and perspectives. This position is based in Williamsburg and is expected to work in person in the office on campus.

Review and download the full position description for this job on “Featured Job Opportunities” on the University Advancement recruitment website: https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/index.php.

 

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Counseling or higher education related field.
• Significant experience in career services (typically 7+ years).
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, alumni, employers and staff colleagues.
• Demonstrated public relations/marketing abilities.
• Strong computer skills including familiarity with career development platforms and software packages.
• Knowledge of all public service career areas and the associated student development life cycle.
• Experience with project and event management (typically, 5+ years).
• Experience in supporting students across all schools and curricula to explore public service career opportunities (typically 5 years).

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or a related field.
• Experience leading a team, supervising staff, and professional development.
• Previous experience working in a centralized career services model with a background in public service career services, employer engagement and development, programming, career development, career advising and supervision.
• Experience with career services management platforms and tools, e.g., Symplicity, 12Twenty, Purple Briefcase, etc.