Assistant Dean of Career Management Center

Assistant Dean of Career Management Center

About the Company

Recognized state university

Industry

Management Consulting

Type

Privately Held

Founded

1908

Employees

1001-5000

Categories

• Colleges and Universities
• Academic
• Campus Life
• Colleges & Universities
• Community
• Diversity
• Education
• Global
• Northwestern University
• Students

Specialties

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Assistant Dean for its Career Management Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and overseeing all career center services, resources, and staff across various programs, with a primary focus on supporting the career needs of students from the time they are prospective students through to employment. This role requires a strategic thought leader who can innovate and navigate market trends, providing direction to ensure a high-impact career management function. The Assistant Dean will be accountable for employment outcomes, driving innovation in recruiting strategy, and supporting diverse student populations. They must be an energetic, sophisticated leader with a strong capacity for resilience and adaptability, capable of guiding teams through uncertainty and leading transformative initiatives. Candidates for the Assistant Dean position should have extensive leadership experience in career services, including managing large, complex program portfolios. A proven track record in employer engagement, leading the adoption of new technologies, and integrating data-informed decision-making is essential. The role demands a leader who can balance operational excellence with long-term vision, and who is adept at partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to align services with student needs and institutional goals. The ideal candidate will embody the values and vision of the company, representing it with executive presence and superb communication skills. A background that includes both higher education and market-facing roles is particularly valuable, as the role requires fluency in institutional priorities and industry trends.

Hiring Manager Title

Associate Dean of Degree Programs & Operations

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions