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Associate Director, Career Center - Career Development and Education
Position Information
Position Title
Associate Director, Career Center - Career Development and Education
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Career Center
HR Home Department
080114 CAREER CENTER
Pay Grade
44
Proposed Salary
$60,000/annual
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Associate Director, Career Center – Career Development and Education develops and supervises career counseling services within the model of the career development process. The Associate Director, Career Center – Career Development and Education plans and oversees career services delivery operations, reviews and evaluates career development tools and resources, and disseminates best practices and training to staff. The Associate Director, Career Center – Career Development and Education supervises and oversees curriculum development and review for IDS 120, provides guidance and support to IDS 120 instructors, and teaches courses as needed. The Associate Director, Career Center – Career Development and Education maintains current understanding of trends in career services delivery and coordinates professional development and training for Career Resources Specialists. The Associate Director, Career Center – Career Development and Education assesses and evaluates the effectiveness of operations and programming and assists in formulating and implementing policies and procedures regarding the operation of the department.
Description of Primary Duties
1. Utilizing career development theory and research on best practices, in consultation with the Director, Career Center, coordinates and leads a strategic, comprehensive approach to career counseling and advising.
2. Researches and analyzes current career-related information, such as career development trends and best practices, and provides continuous training and updated information to all staff members.
3. Reviews and evaluates career development tools (assessments) and resources.
4. Assesses the impact of Career Center counseling services on student development and identifies strengths and opportunities for improvement.
5. Oversees curriculum development and review for IDS 120 (Exploring Majors and Careers) and teaches one or more IDS 120 courses as needed.
6. Provides career guidance and assistance to students and alumni in individual appointments.
7. Serves as a liaison to an assigned college, facilitating relationships with faculty and students.
8. Promotes the programs and services provided by the Career Center by making presentations to classes and student organizations.
9. Facilitates the career development process by assisting in the coordination of career events and programs.
10. Promotes the university and Career Center through participation in professional organizations and Master Advisor activities.
11. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
12. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Director, Career Center.
13. Contributes to the overall success of the Career Center by performing all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, student affairs, higher education administration, or a related field is required. Experience in career counseling or advising is preferred.
Experience: At least three years of experience in career counseling, academic advising, or closely related college or university student services is required. Supervisory experience is required. Teaching experience is required. Public speaking experience is preferred. Experience with research and/or assessment is preferred. Experience overseeing data collection and management is preferred.
Skills: An understanding of career development theories and the counseling process is required. A demonstrated ability to supervise motivate, and direct staff (full-time, student, and graduate assistants) is required. The ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, to all constituencies of the University is required. The ability to research and remain current on issues and trends in career services, career development, and career counseling is required. The ability to collect, analyze, and interpret information and data is required. The ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and direct activities designed to promote the career success of students is required. The ability to work with little direct supervision to meet deadlines and accomplish objectives is required. Familiarity with survey use and assessment tools is preferred. The ability to plan, coordinate, and direct activities related to career services operations and assessment is preferred.
Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or provisional LPC credential is preferred.
Additional Qualifications
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Open Date
01/29/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The first date of consideration is February 20, 2026 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please attach unofficial transcripts to your application Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Please attach unofficial transcripts to your application Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
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