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Director of Professional and Career Development



WINGATE UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES





Wingate University Director of Professional and Career Development

Founded in 1896, Wingate is one of the fastest-growing independent universities in the state, serving more than 3,600 students on three campuses. We emphasize faith, knowledge, and a spirit of service in all our programs regardless of the field of study. At Wingate, we are committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment for working, learning, and living. As an equal employment opportunity employer, we respect each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Wingate’s main campus is located on 400 acres of beautiful landscape and is only 25 minutes from the Charlotte metropolitan area. Learn more at www.wingate.edu.

Position Title: Director of Professional and Career Development Position Location: Wingate University Main Campus

Position Summary: The Director of Professional and Career Development will operate within the

Office of Career Services. Under the leadership of the Assistant Vice President for Career Services and

New Student Orientation, the individual will create, implement and promote strategic programming that

leads to the development of career-ready graduates. The Director of Professional and Career

Development will supervise 2-3 career coaches. These career coaches will be responsible for creating

physical and virtual communities that educate students on career possibilities, skills, and strategies for

success as well as providing connections to networking and recruiting within career fields.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with internal and external constituents to create strategic data-driven programming for

students

• Work with faculty and staff to identify pipelines of students for externships, internships and full-

time employment

• Promote visibility of the Office of Career Services among students, faculty and staff through

various avenues, including that of social media

• Support and promote a consistent campus-wide institutional work-study experience that

promotes the development of career-ready core competencies

• Support students in developing individual career plans

• Serve as the liaison between Career Services and the Office of Academic Advising

• Teach two one-credit career preparation courses per semester (additional compensation

provided)

• Build and facilitate the career exploration component of the Building and Sustaining Excellence

program

• Regular, predictable attendance on campus

• Alignment with University mission, vision, and strategic roadmap

• Other job duties/responsibilities may be assigned





WINGATE UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must have a completed bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in a related field is required

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred

• Commitment to actively support and advance DEI initiatives

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Human Resources at careers@wingate.edu. In the letter of interest, please explore the ways this role would support Wingate University’s dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Wingate University abides by all federal and state laws

prohibiting employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, national

origin, religion, age (over 40), sex, marital status or physical handicap, except where a reasonable,

bona fide occupational qualification exists. Wingate University is committed to the provisions of the

Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments. Wingate University expressly prohibits any form of

workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or

expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.



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