Senior Director of Career Services and Workforce Partnerships

The Senior Director of Career Services and Workforce Partnerships provides strategic leadership to strengthen career pathways and employment outcomes for FVI students, with a primary focus on nursing and healthcare programs. This role is responsible for building strong employer partnerships that support ACCSC‑aligned graduation and employment outcomes through clinical placements, externships, work‑based learning, and direct employment opportunities. The Senior Director serves as a key institutional liaison to healthcare employers and workforce partners throughout South Florida, ensuring academic programs remain aligned with regional workforce demand and that graduates are prepared for successful entry into the healthcare workforce. In this role, the Senior Director will lead and manage a team of campus Career Services Director and advisors who conduct various activities that include job fairs in addition to preparing student and graduates to interview and secure in field employment upon program completion. Key Responsibilities Workforce & Employer Partnerships Develop and sustain strategic partnerships with healthcare employers to support externships, clinical placements, apprenticeships, and direct employment Collaborate with employers to align skills, competencies, and expectations with program outcomes Represent FVI as a workforce partner within the regional healthcare community Career Services & Employment Outcomes Lead career services strategy to support ACCSC Graduation and Employment (G&E) benchmarks Ensure students receive structured career readiness support aligned with licensure and employment pathways Monitor employment outcomes data and continuously improve placement strategies Academic & Workforce Alignment Partner with academic leadership to align curriculum, clinical experiences, and employer needs Support employer advisory engagement to strengthen program relevance and compliance Leadership & Collaboration Lead and support career services staff Collaborate closely with nursing leadership, academic administration, compliance, and institutional effectiveness teams Requirements Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred 7-10 years of leadership experience in workforce development, healthcare partnerships, or career services Proven success driving employment outcomes in healthcare or allied health environments Strong relationship‑building and strategic planning skills Bilingual English & Spanish, a plus Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development