Huron invites applications for the position of:
Manager, Career Development
Huron University stands out among post-secondary institutions in Canada. With a commitment to redefining Liberal Arts education, Huron offers a unique university experience that places equal emphasis on ethical leadership, community engagement, and academic excellence.
As the founding institution of Western University, since 1863, Huron has remained strategically small to best serve the needs of its students. Huron’s mission is to develop Leaders with Heart from all backgrounds, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community while preparing students to be engaged citizens who transform the sectors they work in.
Your Opportunity
The Manager, Career Development oversees the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of career education services that empower students to build career competencies, pursue experiential learning opportunities, and achieve meaningful career outcomes.
The Manager oversees the Career Development team and collaborates with both internal departments and students to ensure the delivery of high-quality programming, student experience and resources that are aligned with student goals and institutional priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight to team members by setting clear expectations, delegating responsibilities, fostering accountability, and ensuring team activities align with Huron's mission, values, culture, and strategic priorities.
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Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of student-focused career development programs and services that align with and support departmental and university goals.
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Promote and support the delivery of high-quality, student-centered advising, coaching, and programming with an objective to improve the student experience.
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Oversee career development services and projects ensuring timelines, deliverables, and budget requirements are met.
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Provide oversight of departmental performance reporting, including operational, financial, and student experience metrics, using data and insights to inform decision-making, evaluate effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
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Manage departmental financial resources, including budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting, in alignment with strategic and operational priorities.
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Oversee departmental communications and ensure consistent and professional representation to both internal and external stakeholders.
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Oversee scheduling, workflow management, and compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
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Support and deliver program presentations and participate in student and employer meetings, as required.
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Ensure alignment of team activities with Huron’s mission, vision, culture, values and strategic priorities.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
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A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a relevant role.
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Demonstrated leadership skills with experience building and motivating teams to achieve collective goals.
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Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to represent Huron effectively in all interactions.
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Demonstrated experience in program design, project management, and evidence-informed career development practices, particularly in a post-secondary context.
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Strong understanding of job markets, occupational trends, career pathways, and graduate education requirements relevant to student’s career aspirations.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to respond to inquiries with professionalism, diplomacy, and tact.
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Strong analytical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills; able to work collaboratively to identify solutions and address underlying issues.
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Excellent organizational and time management abilities that support the management of multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Self-motivated and committed to identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
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Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities with respect, sensitivity, creativity, innovation, and cultural understanding.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, permanent position. Salary commensurate with experience: $85,000 - $93,000
Application Information
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter by July 8, 2026.
Completed applications can be submitted on Huron’s ADP Career portal.
We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted.
Inclusivity Statement:
Huron values its place in an interconnected world and desires to reflect this value, acknowledging our responsibility to strive towards a diverse and equitable employment and educational environment that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every person. We welcome those who have a demonstrated commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and who may contribute to the diversification of ideas. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from members who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. For a confidential inquiry or to request accommodation support, please contact Huron HR by phone at 519-438-7224 or email at [email protected] at any time during the recruitment process.
Land Acknowledgement:
We acknowledge that Huron University is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Attawandaron peoples, on lands connected with the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796 and the Dish with one Spoon Covenant Wampum. This land continues to be home to diverse Indigenous peoples whom we recognize as contemporary stewards of the land and vital contributors to our society.
Use of AI in screening:
Applications are received through an ATS system. Currently, all applications are reviewed, and the use of AI is not used in automatically filtering out applications.
