Assistant Vice Chancellor for Career Development & Employer Engagement

The Office of Career Services in the Division of Strategic Enrollment and Student Success plays a pivotal role at Fayetteville State University in support of the University's mission to prepare and launch students on successful, high-impact career trajectories. This includes identifying and nurturing high-impact paid internship and career opportunities for students, offering career preparation instruction and guidance, connecting students with paid internships during matriculation, and facilitating placement in wide-ranging professional career opportunities upon graduation. The work of the Office of Career Services is accomplished in collaboration with members of the Academic Affairs and Student Affairs leadership teams, faculty, employers, alumni, and community partners. As a result, the department is often the first contact with external corporations and must leverage that role to initiate corporate financial solicitations.

The primary responsibilities of the Assistant VC for Career Development and Employer Engagement are to provide visionary leadership that leverages all available resources to prepare students for career success and to connect students with paid internships and jobs and initiate and close corporate solicitations for major gifts. This role is also designed to strategically help identify and acquire financial corporate support in partnership with University Advancement.

A bachelor's degree in business administration, educational administration, or related field.

A master's degree, experience in federal sector recruitment and hiring, and/or significant experience in the private sector with some experience at higher education.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.