Associate Director of Career Readiness

Office of Career Services

Associate Director of Career Readiness and Education

Reporting to the Director of Career Services, the Associate Director of Career Readiness and Education (Associate Director 3) manages career readiness education for students, career advising and internship programs, and is responsible for assessing efficiency and impact of these department initiatives. The Associate Director assists with the overall development of policies, assessment and quality assurance of all career readiness education for students. This work spans across Kean’s multiple New Jersey campus locations.  

The Associate Director develops and increases student internship enrollment and post­graduation hiring outcomes for Kean University students; manages a caseload of students; works with academic units to embed career and internship opportunities into courses and academic programs that lead to post­ graduation employment outcomes; acts on behalf of the director in their absence; and does related work as required. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of professional experience in career services, student advising, student support services, human resources, workforce development, adult education programs or a related professional field is required. Supervisory experience is also required. A Master's degree is preferred. Knowledge of Canvas, Handshake, uConnect or other career systems/platforms is a plus. Candidate must have excellent customer service skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Excel and PowerPoint; and the ability to travel to Kean’s campus locations, employer sites and other locations. 

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is: $81,000 to $95,000. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website .

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.