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Associate Executive, Career Advising

PageUp Desc Code STU - Associate Executive, Career Advising

Function STU - Student Services

Subfunction Student Advising

Discipline Career Advising

Career Track A - Academic Administration

Career Track Level Executive - Level 1

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 05

RANGE $102488 - $215224

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 05B

RANGE $124593 - $193119

Classification Information

Career Advising

Career Advising plans, develops and implements programs, activities and services to foster career development. Educates students in self-reflection and in identifying their options for majors and careers, and to communicate skills and interests through written methods (resumes, cover letters, social media) and interpersonally (interviewing and networking). Assists in planning career events, mentoring programs or other opportunities for students to undertake learning experiences such as internships, projects or research opportunities.

Executive

Executive: The positions work is achieved through the strategic direction of the organization as a whole. Executives have direct accountability for setting strategic goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of a senior management area or other business unit with a universitywide scope of impact. These positions contribute to the highest-level panels and teams. The decisions made under the purview of the executive positions duties must routinely have direct impact on success across the university and impact the overall development of the university. Executive positions are reflected in the E1-E3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 1

Associate Executive: Accountable for annual execution of goals and objectives in area of responsibility; disseminates goals to direct reports and ensures goals are operationalized. Recommends and may approve policy for area of operational and/or functional control. Typically has multiple directors and managers as direct reports. Scope of responsibility is a university wide sub-function with multiple disciplines, or multiple functions within a college or business unit.

A - Academic Administration

Roles that are student facing or academic in nature.

Position Summary

The Associate Academic Executive for Career Advising provides strategic leadership and vision for university-wide career development services within the broader scope of Student Services. This role oversees the development and execution of programs that guide students through academic and professional self-reflection, major and career exploration, and skill articulation—both in written and interpersonal formats. Positioned at the intersection of student success and institutional advancement, the associate executive collaborates with academic departments, employers, and student support services to ensure that career development is fully integrated into the student experience and aligned with evolving labor market demands. As a key leader in student advising, the associate executive ensures a coordinated and innovative approach to career education across all academic units. This includes overseeing programs that prepare students for experiential learning opportunities such as internships, research, and service-learning, and developing partnerships that enhance mentoring, networking, and job placement. The associate executive plays a critical role in aligning career advising initiatives with the goals of student retention, graduation, and long-term career readiness. Additionally, this role guides the implementation of technologies and resources that expand student access to career tools and employer connections, while maintaining data-driven assessment practices to measure impact. At the E1 level in the executive leadership track, this position provides university-wide oversight for the career advising function and leads a team of directors and managers across multiple career development disciplines. The Associate Academic Executive is responsible for setting annual goals, operationalizing strategic initiatives, and influencing policy and practice across colleges and business units. With a focus on long-term impact, this leader contributes to institutional decision-making panels and collaborates with executive leadership to enhance the university’s reputation as a destination for career-ready graduates. The position requires a visionary, student-centered executive who can translate institutional goals into tangible student outcomes through comprehensive, forward-thinking career development strategies.