Director of Student Engagement for Career Success

University Of Michigan • Dearborn, MI

383d • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Student Engagement for Career Success at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is a strategic leadership role focused on empowering engineering and computer science students to achieve lifelong career success. This position is responsible for developing a comprehensive ecosystem of resources and experiences, fostering partnerships, and providing innovative programs that prepare students for competitive careers in rapidly evolving fields. The Director will lead initiatives that align academic experiences with real-world applications, ensuring students are well-prepared for the workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; a degree in engineering, computer science, or a related STEM field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in career services, work-based learning, higher education, or relevant engineering-related industries.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate experiential learning initiatives tailored to STEM students.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, industry, and alumni.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with faculty, career services, industry partners, and alumni to create integrated pathways for student success.
• Identify and coordinate the necessary resources, services, and partnerships to deliver a robust system of student career support.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive work-based learning opportunities without direct line supervision.
• Develop and oversee innovative, hands-on learning programs, including internships, cooperative education, industry-sponsored projects, and global experiences.
• Align experiential learning initiatives with academic curricula and workforce needs to enhance career readiness with an emphasis on technical, professional and soft skills.
• Incorporate emerging trends in technology and engineering education into program offerings.
• Design workshops, mentoring programs, and resources to equip students with technical, professional, and interpersonal skills.
• Partner with career advisors to prepare students for work-based learning opportunities, including guidance on resumes, interviewing, and professional development.
• Promote work-based learning programs through outreach and engagement, increasing student participation and program visibility within the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local, national, and global employers to expand internship, cooperative education, and full-time placement opportunities.
• Engage with alumni and industry leaders to create mutually beneficial work-based learning experiences and strategic initiatives.
• Represent the college in employer engagement activities and workforce development initiatives.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Use insights from data to enhance program offerings, identify gaps, and adapt to evolving industry and student needs.
• Provide reports and recommendations to college leadership and other internal/external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Hybrid or mobile/remote work options at the discretion of the hiring department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees