Director of Student Professional Development Center
- 504239
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Nov 13 2026 - 23:55 MST
Department Contact: Bryan Ashenbaum, 646-8160, ashenbau@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The College of Business is seeking a Director for the Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD). The Director will lead initiatives that prepare students for career success through professional development programming, employer engagement, and experiential learning opportunities. Working closely with college leadership, faculty, employers, alumni, and community partners, the Director will develop and implement strategies that enhance student career readiness, strengthen workforce connections, and support the college’s mission of developing future business leaders.
Position Details
Position Title: Director of Student Professional Development Center
College/Division: Business College
Department: 340001-BUSINESS COLLEGE
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $70,000 - $85,000
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) Director is responsible for leading efforts within the College of Business to ready our students for the professional workforce. This role engages prospective students, builds relationships with key stakeholders, and promotes academic programs through a variety of outreach and marketing efforts. In collaboration with college leadership, this position helps develop and deliver initiatives that enhance student learning, professional readiness, and career success. Job responsibilities include:
• Manage the day-to-day operations, budget and resources of the Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD), ensuring it remains a student-friendly and accessible space.
• Assist with establishing goals, objectives, metrics, and assessment processes aligned with the College's strategic plan.
• Coordinate College of Business (COB) Professional Development Seminars, once per semester. Includes planning, logistics, ensuring sufficient volunteers for mock interviews & workshops, etc.
• Coordinate student signups for mock interviews and “Mentors on Call” program. Ensure sufficient body of professional volunteers for these initiatives.
• Work with Executive-in-Residence to plan for student advising.
• Provide resume review and career advising for COB students.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, alumni, donors, and community partners to expand opportunities and resources for students.
• Work closely with internal partners – e.g., COB planning officer, recruiting specialist, and NMSU Aggie Career Studio.
• Develop plans for COB career events, and coordinate/plan these events once initiated.
• Track COB internship and post-graduation placements, and track COB alumni career progression.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree + 11 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 9 years of relevant experience. Master's degree or higher preferred.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
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