Executive Director of Career and Talent Development

Executive Director of Career and Talent Development

Radford University seeks a collaborative and energetic leader to serve as the Executive Director of the Center for Career and Talent Development. Reporting to the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, the Director provides strategic leadership and direction for a team responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating career and talent development opportunities, programs, and events that connect employer partners with the university's students, faculty, and alumni.

The portfolio of the Executive Director for The Center for Career and Talent Development includes strategic vision, employer cultivation and engagement, career exploration, talent development, job placement, student employment support, personal and professional development, and the development of a Student Employment unit within the Center. The Director cultivates and secures key external relationships, partnerships and opportunities; serves as an expert on industry trends and needs and how they can help inform students on current talent acquisition processes and inform areas of opportunities for Radford and what we offer for students; develops collaborations with advising, faculty, colleges and other internal leaders across academic affairs, economic development, advancement and alumni relations; and creates and assesses programs. Externally, the Director will serve on professional boards, such as VACE (Virginia Association for Colleges and Employers), the SCHEV work-based learning initiatives, or NACE or career center director consortium. This oversight will include leadership and development of the professional and student staff in the department and budget management.

Required Qualifications include a track record of success and experience in leading change and employer cultivation and engagement. Experience in planning and assessing career development, professional development, human resources management, or corporate talent acquisition programs and strategies. Management experience in and knowledge of the employment needs of corporate, non-profit, governmental, educational, or entrepreneurial ventures and organizations. Proven ability in building relationships and strategic partnerships with a wide range of internal and external constituents. Appreciation for the role of higher education in preparing students for future career success. Evidence of a varied career with progressively responsible supervisory and management experience; demonstrated experience in developing strategy and or strategic vision, budget leadership and management. Excellent communication skills and professionalism with proven ability to navigate across diverse internal and external stakeholders. Strong fiscal planning and budget management abilities. Proficient with current office software with the ability utilize current technology and social media. Experience working with diverse populations. Education: Advanced degree; or a Bachelors degree with experience that equates to an advanced degree.

Preferred Qualifications include an advanced degree and significant experience in career services, talent acquisition related fields or equivalent training, education, or experience. Talent management and leading strategic plans.