Supporting the mission of Stark State College to provide accessible, high-quality, in-demand education, the Director of Workforce Development and Career Services leads efforts that connect students to real career opportunities. This role ensures academic programs align with workforce needs by building and expanding partnerships with employers, industry leaders, government agencies, and community organizations to address regional demand. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategy and Engagement, the Director oversees the systems, processes, and operations that support scalable workforce initiatives and effective Career Services, with a clear focus on connecting education to employment—preparing students for meaningful careers while helping employers find skilled talent. Annual Wage Range: $91,208.00 to $116,934.00, this is a 240-day role. Who We Are:The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success – for both our employees and our students – is the result. Guided by a vision to lead in student success and community prosperity, we work in close partnership with employers and the region to deliver innovative, responsive programs that prepare students for meaningful careers. Visit us at to learn more. You’ll be a Great Fit If: If you’re a connector and relationship builder who thrives on bringing employers, educators, and community partners together to solve real workforce challenges, this role is for you. Step into a position where you can turn relationships and data into real opportunities for students—and lasting impact for the region. Typical Areas of Responsibility Include:Strategy, Leadership & Operations. Lead and execute the College’s workforce development strategy aligned with institutional priorities and regional labor market needs. Oversee systems, processes, and operations that support scalable workforce initiatives and effective Career Services. Provide leadership, direction, and accountability for Workforce and Career Services staff (five full time staff members) and outcomes. Drive innovation and continuous improvement to strengthen workforce impact and enrollment growth. Employer Engagement & Partnerships. Build and sustain strategic relationships with employers, industry leaders, government agencies, and community organizations. Expand Learn-and-Earn and other employer-driven partnerships. Represent the College externally and lead employer advisory groups to inform strategy and program development. Ensure strong communication, follow-up, and long-term relationship management with partners. Program & Curriculum Alignment. Collaborate with Academic Affairs and industry partners to align programs with workforce needs. Support development of relevant, responsive, and accessible curriculum. Advance work-based learning, internships, and career pathway integration. Provide insight on hiring trends, skills gaps, and student preparedness. Student Success & Workforce Outcomes. Support student access to workforce programs and wraparound services (advising, financial aid, career services)Track, analyze, and report student progression, completion, and employment outcomes. Strengthen pathways from education to employment and demonstrate impact to employer partners. Data, Funding & Strategic Engagement. Use data and labor market insights to guide decision-making and demonstrate program effectiveness. Partner with Institutional Research to strengthen workforce pipeline outcomes. Collaborate with Advancement and Grants teams to secure and align (braid) funding to support workforce initiatives. Stay current on workforce trends, economic development strategies, and employer needs. Promote the College as a leading workforce and talent development partner. Qualifications (Full Job Description Found Here)Required:Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, education, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in workforce development, adult education, or a related field. Proven experience managing teams and building external partnerships. Preferred:Master’s degree in business, education, or a related field. Click Here to View Outstanding Benefits You Can Expect From Stark State College: Full-time employees can expect excellent medical, dental & vision coverage; paid life and AD&D insurance; state pension/retirement (OPERS/ STRS); paid time off, sick leave and paid holidays; paid Stark State tuition, tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors, and eventually across the commencement stage, on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be part of a better future for them – and you. We love meeting stellar candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply. In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates, Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools, such as Humanly (formerly Qualifi) and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process. Humanly (formerly Qualifi) is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster - allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant. Checking candidates' references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. Skill. Survey Reference, a cloud-based, data-driven solution allows us to access relevant feedback from references provided by our candidates. The chosen references receive job-specific surveys on at least 26 critical behaviors and skills. These behavioral competencies have been scientifically studied and have been shown to correlate with work outcomes. Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. E-Verify is an electronic system used to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. This process will be conducted in accordance with I-9 verification and will be done promptly upon hire for all incoming employees. To understand what E-Verify is and how it works please visit E-Verify. Please note: Candidates selected for employment must either reside in Ohio or be willing to relocate to Ohio. Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR@starkstate.edu.