Career Development Strategist

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Brandywine is seeking a Career Development Strategist to offer and to oversee services provided to students, alumni, employers, and faculty related to student career exploration, preparation, and progression. Reporting directly to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO), the Strategist ensures delivery of high-quality career services. Key offerings may include individual counseling, career fairs, workshops, classroom visits, and employer outreach-often in collaboration with faculty, campus, University, and community partners. The role also involves collecting and analyzing data to assess impact, drive continuous improvement, and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong ability to support students from all cultural and economic backgrounds.

This position may offer a flexible work arrangement that combinesremoteand on-campus work.Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Responsibilities:

• Employer Relations Build and manage partnerships with employers; oversee recruitment programming and campus engagement. Develop policies and ensure ethical practices in employer outreach.

• Student Career Support Provide career counseling and advising for students and alumni, including job search strategies, graduate school preparation, and career planning.

• Career Programming Plan and execute events including, but not limited to, career fairs, networking nights, workshops on career-related topics, and internship coordination support.

• Policy & Compliance Implement career services policies aligned with legal and professional standards; evaluate tools and platforms for compliance.

• Reporting & Data Produce annual reports and analyze survey data to improve services and assess program effectiveness. Share graduate outcomes with stakeholders.

• Collaboration & Committees Serve on University committees and act as liaison to advisory boards to advance career development initiatives.

Competencies critical to success include:

• Positive and collaborative leadership style.

• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity.

• Effective problem-solving and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated skill in managing competing priorities and meeting critical deadlines.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Commitment to best practices, professionalism, and ethical behavior.

Application Instructions:

For full consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with their application.

Campus Information:

Penn State Brandywine - a thriving residential campus - is located on 112 acres, 20 miles west of center city Philadelphia. Penn State Brandywine's strengths are excellent teaching and research, student body, athletics, business and civic partnerships, and the Center for Ethics and Civic Engagement. Penn State Brandywine alumni are part of Penn State's worldwide 700,000+ alumni network. We offer 14 major programs, six of which require internships for graduation. Penn State Brandywine is located in Media, PA, a popular suburb of Philadelphia, named one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Media is just 20 minutes from the Philadelphia Main Line and 45 minutes to center city. As a staff member at Penn State Brandywine, you will enjoy access to the arts, entertainment, sports, State Parks, Arboretums, restaurants, nightlife, and community events of the greater Philadelphia region while working alongside talented individuals from all walks of professional life.

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