Career Services Director

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has an opening for the Director of Career Services. This full-time position is a part of the Division of Student Success Leadership Team and works in the Devereaux Library, the hub of student activity on campus, with collaborations with the heads of the academic departments, industry connections, Office of Industry Engagement, and Office of Professional Development. This 11-month position will work 100% effort from July 22nd – May 21st and will be 50% effort from May 22nd – July 21st.The Director will be responsible for strategically developing the collaborative capabilities of Career Services, with an emphasis on developing, sustaining, and strengthening relationships with business and industry partners, while ensuring that these efforts are woven into the operational fabric of Career Services. This includes developing and implementing strategic planning for Career Services to identify and address target needs for students, alumni, and industry partners. The Director will utilize creative strategies and data to target marginalized and underserved student populations and to weave a system of holistic student support into the culture of Career Services.This person will be accountable for: department management to include supervision, budgets and pertinent data collection, analysis and distribution; overseeing coop, internship and career and/or graduate/professional school advising, preparation and placement services to include a career fair each semester and on-campus interviews; serving as the Co-Director of the Office of Industry Engagement to ensure that industry partnerships are fostered on campus; collaborating with the Office of Professional Education to facilitate Industry Insight programs, short-course style programs designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students at South Dakota Mines with information and insight into a given industry; fundraising collaborations with the Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement, department heads, and campus officials in identifying potential corporate sponsors and in strengthening existing relationships; and collaborations with local economic development officials to support initiatives to recruit new employers to locate in Rapid City.The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge and skills related to career counseling/ placement, an understanding of STEM fields as they relate to employment, good planning, organizational, administrative, and supervisory skills, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work with a diverse set of audiences.Candidate requirements include a master’s degree (or in progress) in student personnel, management, higher education, counseling, business, or related field, and demonstrated knowledge of current career-related trends, issues, and best practices.South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state’s second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There’s something for everybody!At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/ . Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin November 09, 2023. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (include name, mailing and email address for each reference).