Requisition ID: 2026-10102
# of Openings:
1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category:
Student Programs & Services
Position Type:
Benefited
Full-Time
Job Classification:
Exempt
College:
Student Success
Department:
Vice
President-Student Success
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent
benefits
Overview
The Associate Vice President for Career Readiness (AVPCR) serves as a senior campus leader
responsible for
advancing a comprehensive, institution-wide vision for student career development and post-graduation success. The AVPCR
provides strategic
direction, leadership, and oversight for the college’s career development ecosystem, ensuring that career exploration,
experiential
learning, and workforce readiness are embedded throughout the student experience.
Reporting to the Vice President for
Student
Success, the AVPCR provides guidance and oversight for the Career Design Center, the Center for Community Engagement and related
experiential learning initiatives. This position will partner closely with academic divisions to integrate career competencies into the
curriculum and programming. The AVPCR serves as a thought partner to deans, department chairs, and faculty to expand equitable access to
internships, apprenticeships, and employment pathways for all students.
As a member of the Vice President’s leadership team, the AVP
will have division-level responsibilities to advance divisional initiatives, promote career readiness campus wide, assist colleagues in
understanding the importance of career development, and maintain focus on student-centered
services.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for student career development aligned with
the college’s strategic
plan. - Champion a campus-wide culture of career readiness that integrates professional competencies across
academic and co-curricular
experiences. - Serve as a member of the Vice President’s leadership team, contributing to divisional
strategy, student retention
efforts, and institutional planning initiatives. - Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, staffing,
and program
assessment. - Establish measurable goals and use data analytics to inform continuous improvement and ensure programs meet
evolving
student and workforce needs. - Expand and strengthen relationships with employers, industry partners, community
organizations, and
alumni to create meaningful internship, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities. - Lead efforts to engage
alumni in mentorship,
networking, and career programming initiatives. - Provide training and resources for on-campus supervisors to
foster inclusive,
developmental, and career-connected student employment practices. - Serve as a member of the divisional leadership
team, as well as
represent the division on various committees, work group and task forces related to student success. - Lead
institutional reporting
and compliance related to career outcomes, state workforce data tracking, and accreditation
requirements. - Ensure compliance with
federal, state and university laws and
policies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field with
eleven years of experience in higher education, including seven years of leadership
experience, or an equivalent combination of education
and experience. - Progressive leadership experience in career services,
workforce development, or student success
initiatives. - Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and oversee complex
programs. - Experience building
partnerships across academic and administrative units. - Strong analytical skills with
experience using assessment and outcomes
data. - Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and leading successful
initiatives in college/university career
development/services. - Commitment to centering the work on the current needs of
students.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a
related field - Experience
engaging employers, alumni, and community stakeholders in career initiatives. - Knowledge of
workforce trends, experiential learning
models, and national best practices in career readiness.
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities
- Strong
understanding of student development theories, student populations, and best practices in higher
education. - Excellent leadership,
communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to make data-driven
decisions to maintain a nimble
environment. - Strong problem-solving skills.
- Budget management experience.
- Change
management and
innovation. - Commitment to student-centered practices.
- Ability to think strategically and see the big picture
of this role in
the broader landscape of student retention.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please
attach:
1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover
letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
3. Names and contact information of at least three references should be
provided at the beginning of the application. Letters of recommendation will only be requested from final candidates.
**Document size
may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent
benefits
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily,
occasional temperature changes. The
employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently
required to reach with hands and
arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
College/Department Highlights
The
Division of Student Success supports
Utah State University’s mission of learning, discovery, and engagement by focusing on the full
lifecycle of a learner, from enrollment
through graduation. Our division is committed to increasing not only access to education, but access
to graduation. We are driven by a
passion for student success, achieved by looking beyond the standard practices and pushing each other
towards best practices.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant,
public service university. As an
R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through
innovative research and
scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU
prepares students to be
active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a
high-quality and
affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
USU enrolls over 29,800
students, both online
and in person at locations throughout
the state. Utah
State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six
additional statewide
campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80
countries. For over
100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.
Competing at the NCAA
Division I level,
USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027
season. The Aggies‘ long-standing tradition of athletic and
academic
excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three
consecutive
Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for
gymnastics,
reflecting USU’s commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all
individuals
feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and
retain people
from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that
promoting a
strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized
our
commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn
more about USU.
The university provides a Dual
Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing
access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the
university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
*updated 12/2025
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