Director of Career Success Center

$0k Salary Not Available Position range in Walker County $70k - $150k Per Year Director of Career Success Center

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Occupation:

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Location:

Huntsville, TX - 77340 Positions available: 1 Job #: 17004964

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

04/21/2026

Updated:

04/24/2026

Expires:

04/21/2027

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Not Specified

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Agency Job ID:

202600017ES Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 60 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for .

Department:

Career Success Full Time Open until filled:

Yes Requisition:

202600017

ES Educational and Experience Requirement:

Bachelors degree in higher education, business, or related field. Masters degree preferred. Five years of experience within the field of career development, higher education, recruitment, or related field. Previous experience leading teams and supervising staff. Experience in a state institution of higher education is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Performs complex and highly advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for Career Success Center. Works closely with University administrators to launch and implement a new vision, strategy, and create a new office to foster changes.

Primary Responsibilities:

Serves as an innovator and transformational leader dedicated to transforming the lives of students and preparing them for a life of meaningful career success after graduation from Sam Houston State University (SHSU). Creates and implements scaled career development solutions which are integrated throughout the curricular and co-curricular experiences of students atSHSU. Hires, leads, and mentors career staff to create meaningful impact for various student populations. Empowers a team to innovate and take strategic risks in increasing the reach and impact of office activities. Regularly measures and assesses the effectiveness of career development efforts with a strong focus on continuous improvement and reaching all students. Spearheads the development, collection, and synthesis of relevant career data to assess the impact of career efforts and tell the story of success to prospective students, campus constituents, employers, and external stakeholders including state officials. Develops and executes a comprehensive communication strategy to promote the vision, direction, and services for multiple audiences, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Connects regularly with deans, faculty, staff, and other key stakeholders in efforts to foster a strong career ecosystem. Manages and oversees the budget, including identifying new opportunities to generate revenue for the office and campus partners. Works closely with the academic advising team, divisional contacts, and academic affairs partners to build out a scaled and embedded model of career development through the student lifecycle. Builds a new brand and hires a team to effectively carry out a new vision. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Proven track record of creating initiatives which result in scalable and systemic change. Demonstrated success in leading complex networks towards desired outcomes and goals. Experience with building strong partnerships with external constituents. Strong ability to communicate effectively with various audiences, from students to University leadership. Aptitude for understanding data to evaluate and assess the effectiveness of work and initiatives. Previous experience leading a career development office within a university. Evidence of thought- leadership within the field of career development and higher education. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with TitleVIIas interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions atSHSUrequire background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Physical Address:

Human Resources Department 1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202 P.O. Box 2356 Huntsville, TX 77341-2356

SHSU Employment Office:

(936) 294-1070

Email:

Employment@SHSU.edu

Employment Portal:

shsu.peopleadmin.com