Director of Career Center/Coordinator of Military Leadership Program (25-16)

Francis Marion University invites applications for the Director of Career Center/Coordinator of Military Leadership Program. The person in this position will be responsible for managing the University Career Center and coordinating the new Military Leadership Program.

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage the daily services of the Career Center.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with students, faculty, academic schools and departments, state and federal agencies, and appropriate employers regarding Career Services at FMU.
• Facilitate events, assessments, and other activities that promote career opportunities for students.
• Provide advising and training for students to prepare them for careers after graduation.
• Establish and maintain a network of employers who engage students with career opportunities through individual recruitment and career fairs.
• Develop and maintain a Military Leadership program in conjunction with the South Carolina National Guard.
• Serve as the primary instructor of Military Science Courses.
• Recruit students to participate in the Military Leadership Program and will coordinate associated activities upon enrollment.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.  Successful experience as a commissioned officer or senior non-commissioned officer in the United States Military strongly preferred. 

State Classification: Academic Program Director (UE03)

Salary:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Desired Start Date: February 2, 2025

Materials Needed:

1) Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 25-16).

2) Copies of all transcripts and certifications will be required of the successful candidate.

3) Resume.

4) The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references; and

5) FMU Staff Application.

To obtain the FMU Staff Application, please click here.

Mail completed application packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547 or FAX to (843) 661-1202.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution