Job no: 496421
Work type: Full-time
Campus: North Haven - North Haven, CT
Categories: Staff
Overview:
The Director of Career Innovation & Experiential Learning will lead a cutting-edge, future-focused approach to career readiness for students and alumni in the School of Health Sciences (SHS) at Quinnipiac University. This leader will reimagine career education by integrating emerging industry trends, digital tools, and experiential learning into a dynamic career ecosystem that prepares students for next-generation careers in the health industry.
With a deep understanding of the evolving health industry landscape, this role will bridge academia and industry, leveraging AI, digital health, and new workforce models to provide a customized, data-driven, and globally relevant career development experience. In partnership with the iQ central office, the Director will build strategic partnerships with community health partners, healthcare organizations, research institutions, and tech-driven health companies while supporting the integration of career and leadership development into the curriculum.
About Quinnipiac:Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.Responsibilities:
- Visionary Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and implement a next-generation career innovation model that integrates digital transformation, career coaching, and personalized learning pathways.
- Combine labor market insight data and predictive analytics to proactively support student career trajectories.
- Collaborate with faculty and leadership to embed career development into the academic experience, ensuring all students engage in real-world, competency-based learning experiences.
- Shape the school's reputation as a hub for health sciences career excellence through thought leadership, public speaking, and industry engagement.
- Manage resources strategically, ensuring sustainability and scalability of innovative career initiatives.
- Innovative Career Development & Student Experience
- Build a customized career experience, using career mapping, virtual mentorship programs, and immersive simulations that reflect real-world challenges.
- Establish high-impact experiential learning opportunities, such as virtual internships, global health projects, and industry-sponsored hackathons.
- Lead initiatives that prepare students for the digital health economy, including telemedicine, health informatics, and biotech entrepreneurship.
- Expand leadership and professional development programming, ensuring students cultivate essential skills in interdisciplinary teamwork, adaptability, and ethical innovation.
- Industry & Employer Partnerships
- Develop transformative partnerships with healthcare organizations, community health partners, digital health startups, and public health agencies to expand career pathways beyond traditional roles.
- Design future-forward employer engagement strategies, including job-matching, industry micro-credentials, and real-time labor market insights.
- Engage with the SHS Executive Leadership Council to ensure career services remain responsive to workforce needs and emerging health sector trends.
- Equity, Access & Lifelong Career Success
- Implement inclusive career development strategies to ensure all students-regardless of background-have equal access to high-impact career opportunities.
- Expand lifelong career support for alumni through a global professional network, executive coaching programs, and digital career toolkits.
- Use human-centered design to create career services that are agile, accessible, and responsive to student needs.
- Track and report on graduate employment outcomes to meet accreditation standards and inform institutional planning.
- University-wide career development
- Actively participate in university strategic initiatives around career development and experiential learning at the university level.
- Implement recommendations and guidelines from strategic initiatives in partnership with the university central office of career and experiential learning.
- Actively engaged in cross schools/departments collaboration geared toward achieving the university career development bold goals.
- Work with the Director of Employer Relations to increase and strengthen SHS and university employers' portfolio.
- Participate in university wide activities including the university career fair, the alumni career day during Bobcat weekend and others.
- Strengthen/Increase alumni and faculty engagement around career education and experiential learning.
Education Requirements:
- Master's degree in higher education, career development, public health, health sciences, business, or a related field required
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in career development, workforce innovation, or employer engagement, preferably within health sciences, healthcare, or tech-driven industries.
- Proven track record of leading transformative initiatives that connect education with workforce needs in a rapidly evolving health landscape.
- Deep understanding of labor market trends, emerging career pathways, and the future of work in health sciences and healthcare.
- Visionary thought leader with a futuristic mindset and the ability to anticipate workforce trends.
- Expertise in digital career platforms, AI-driven job matching, and career analytics.
- Strong industry network and ability to forge high-impact employer partnerships.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in career access and professional growth.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
TO APPLY:Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements, demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and contact information for three references.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only: If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate's current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:
Advertised: April 15, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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