Director of Career Outcomes

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A Director of Career Outcomes leads programs and teams that help learners or job seekers get hired and grow in their careers. The role focuses on employer partnerships, coaching quality, job placement strategy, and clear reporting of results such as employment rates, time to hire, and pay outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

Set the career outcomes strategy and yearly goals
Lead career coaching and employer outreach teams
Design job search support programs and services
Build relationships with hiring managers and recruiters
Create employer partnership plans and engagement targets
Track outcomes such as placement rate, time to placement, and pay change
Improve processes for learner support and follow up
Ensure consistent coaching standards and quality reviews
Coordinate with admissions and training teams on learner readiness
Manage budgets, staffing plans, and vendor tools
Prepare outcomes reports for executives and external stakeholders
Use feedback from employers and learners to improve programs

Top Skills for Success

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Program Management

Coaching

Employer Partnerships

Hiring Process Knowledge

Career Services Operations

Outcome Measurement

Data Analysis

Reporting

Process Improvement

Change Management

Negotiation

Team Development

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Senior Director of Career Outcomes

Head of Career Services

Vice President of Career Services

Vice President of Student Success

Vice President of Workforce Development

Chief Operating Officer

Transition Opportunities

Director of Employer Partnerships Director of Partnerships

Director of Student Success

Director of Learning Operations

Director of Workforce Programs

Director of Customer Success

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Advanced Outcome MeasurementEmployer Partnership StrategyBudget ManagementPeople ManagementSystems ImplementationForecastingQuality AssurancePolicy Compliance

Development SuggestionsBuild a consistent measurement approach, create a repeatable employer partnership plan, and strengthen team management and reporting. Practice setting clear service standards and linking activities to outcomes.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 110,000 to 140,000

Mid LevelUSD 140,000 to 175,000

Senior LevelUSD 175,000 to 230,000

Growth Trend

Stable to growing demand, driven by the need to prove employment outcomes in education, workforce programs, and training organizations.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

Guild2UCourseraUdacityGeneral AssemblyWestern Governors UniversitySouthern New Hampshire UniversityYear UpPer ScholasGoodwill Industries

Industry Sectors

Higher EducationOnline LearningJob Training ProvidersNonprofit Workforce DevelopmentStaffing and RecruitingCorporate TrainingGovernment Workforce Programs

Recommended Next Steps

Create a simple outcomes dashboard with clear definitions and update cadence

Audit the coaching journey and document service standards

Build a target employer list and a partnership outreach plan

Set quarterly goals for placements, employer meetings, and learner engagement

Standardize employer feedback collection and use it to adjust training and coaching

Write a one page outcomes narrative that explains results and improvements

Identify one process to automate or simplify and measure the impact