Title: Director of Career & Talent Development

Application Review Date: 05/28/2025

Work Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Provost, the Director provides strategic leadership and direction for a team responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating career and talent development opportunities, programs, and events that connect employer partners with the university's students, faculty, and alumni. The portfolio of the Director for The Center for Career and Talent Development includes strategic vision, employer cultivation and engagement, career exploration, talent development, job placement, student employment support, and personal and professional development. The position is responsible for managing partnership and delivering career services to ~7500 students across 7 academic colleges at the Main campus in Radford, the Health Sciences sites in Roanoke and to online students. The Director cultivates and secures key external relationships, partnerships and opportunities; serves as an expert on industry trends and needs and how they can help inform students on current talent acquisition processes and inform areas of opportunities for Radford and what we offer for students; develops collaborations with advising, faculty, colleges and other internal leaders across academic affairs, economic development, advancement and alumni relations; and creates and assesses programs. Externally, the Director will serve on professional boards, such as VACE (Virginia Association for Colleges and Employers), the SCHEV Region 2 Internship Collaborative and/or NACE. This oversight will include the leadership and development of the professional and student staff in the department and budget management. Provides leadership to full-time, part-time staff and students.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in related discipline (Higher Education, Business Management, Human Resources, etc.) and at least 7 years of administrative or leadership experience. Track record of success and experience in leading change and employer cultivation and engagement. Experience in planning and assessing career development, professional development, human resources management, or corporate talent acquisition programs and strategies. Management experience in and knowledge of the employment needs of corporate, non-profit, governmental, educational, or entrepreneurial ventures and organizations. Proven ability in building relationships and strategic partnerships with a wide range of internal and external constituents. Appreciation for the role of higher education in preparing students for future career success. Evidence of a varied career with progressively responsible supervisory and management experience; demonstrated experience in developing strategy and or strategic vision, budget leadership and management. Excellent communication skills and professionalism with proven ability to navigate across diverse internal and external stakeholders. Strong fiscal planning and budget management abilities. Proficient with current office software with the ability utilize current technology and social media. Experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in leading a team, talent management, acquisition and leading strategic plans.
Track record of success and experience in leading change and developing high performance teams. Demonstrated knowledge of experiential learning pathways, internships, co-ops.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position, a current resume and three professional references.

Must have a driver's license check. Statement of Economic Interest is required.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: Yes

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: 8-5 Monday – Friday. Some weekends and evenings will be required to support the center’s programming for students.

Employee Classification: Administrative - Lecturer

Department: Career Services

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Department Contact Name: Dr. Jeanne Mekolichick

Department Contact Phone: (540) 831-5114

Department Contact Email: jmekolic@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.