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Quinnipiac University - School of Business · 2 months ago

Career Integration & Experiential Learning Strategist, School of Health Sciences

North Haven, CT

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Quinnipiac University is a private institution located in North Haven, CT, seeking a Career Integration and Experiential Learning Strategist for the School of Health Sciences. This role focuses on enhancing career readiness for students and alumni by integrating career development into academic programs and fostering partnerships with various industries.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of career innovation models that incorporate digital tools, AI, career coaching, and personalized learning pathways

Use labor market data and analytics to help guide student career planning

Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate career development and experiential learning into student advising and academic programs

Contribute to efforts that enhance the school’s visibility in career development

Assist with budget and resource planning to support sustainable career initiatives

Engage with the CAS Advisory Council to encourage alumni and industry support of our career development ecosystem

Provide career advising to CAS/SHS students, including those exploring majors and career options

Help students build durable and life skills by harnessing human, data, and technological literacies

Coordinate career mapping implementation, mentorship, and immersive learning experiences

Facilitate experiential learning opportunities including internships, co-ops, clinicals, service-learning, and industry aligned projects

Support initiatives that prepare students for careers in arts, health, medicine, and human services; politics, criminal justice, and law; applied cultural and creative humanities; science, technology, and digital innovation and interdisciplinary fields

Develop leadership and professional development programming aligned with NACE competencies

Develop workshops and resources for faculty to stay informed about industry trends

Cultivate partnerships with industries in the arts, health, medicine, and human services; politics, criminal justice, and law; applied cultural and creative humanities; science, technology, and digital innovation

Support employer engagement strategies including job-matching, micro-credentials, and labor market insights

Work with CAS /SHS Dean and Faculty to ensure career services align with workforce needs

Expand access to career development programs to support students from all backgrounds

Support alumni career development through networking, coaching, and digital resources

Develop mentorship programs that connect students with supportive alumni; and, if that happens, there should be communication to the development office as well

Maintain communication with alumni and helps support alumni networking events, as well as sources alumni for student recruitment events

Track and report student employment outcomes using First Destination Survey (FDS) and other data sources to inform planning

Participate in university-wide initiatives related to career development and experiential learning, including career fair and alumni career connection day

Advise students from other schools interested in exploring careers related to academic programs currently available in CAS

Help implement development strategic recommendations in collaboration with the iQ central career team

Engage in cross-unit efforts to advance university career development goals

Work with the Director of Employer Relations to expand employer partnerships

Strengthen alumni and faculty involvement in career education and experiential learning

Qualification

Career development strategyEmployer engagementLabor market analysisDigital career platformsWorkforce innovationCommitment to equityCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Master's degree in higher education, career development, public health, health sciences, or a related field required

A minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience in career development, workforce innovation, or employer engagement

Experience supporting contemporary initiatives that connect education with workforce needs

Familiarity with labor market trends and emerging career pathways in health, medicine, and human services; politics, criminal justice, and law; applied cultural and creative humanities; and science, technology, and digital innovation

Knowledge of digital career platforms such as Handshake, AI tools, and career analytics

Ability to build and maintain employer relationships

A sophisticated understanding of how the skills gleaned from liberal arts and humanities programs are in need in a wide variety of industries and careers

Commitment to equity and inclusion in career services

Strong collaboration and communication skills across diverse groups

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds