Job Description

Grinnell College’s nationally recognized Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS) invites dynamic, student ‑centered professionals to apply for the role of Director of the Business & Finance Career Community. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a signature career pathway at one of the nation ’s most distinctive liberal arts colleges and to empower students as they explore careers in finance, consulting, and the broader business world.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean and Executive Director of Career Communities, the Director serves as a key campus leader in helping students and recent graduates make meaningful connections between their academic studies, personal aspirations, and professional goals. The Director provides individual and group advising, creates high ‑impact programs, leads career treks and employer site visits, and manages signature initiatives that prepare students for competitive opportunities in business and finance.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring students, building robust partnerships, and designing career ‑readiness experiences that blend professional development with Grinnell ’s deep commitment to service and civic engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise students and early ‑career alumni pursuing finance, consulting, and business career paths.
• Guide students in securing internships, full ‑time positions, job ‑shadowing opportunities, and graduate ‑school options.
• Lead workshops, networking events, speaker panels, and immersive off ‑campus treks to employer sites.
• Manage and grow signature Career Community programs and maintain a strong online presence for the community.
• Build and sustain partnerships with faculty, alumni, employers, and business leaders to expand opportunities for Grinnell students.
• Represent the Business & Finance Career Community within the CLS and across campus, contributing to large ‑scale initiatives and institutional priorities.
• Collect, track, and analyze data to assess program impact and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.

Grinnell College is nationally recognized for academic excellence, global engagement, and commitment to social responsibility. The CLS is a vibrant, mission ‑driven center that supports students ’ personal, civic, and professional development. As Director, you will join a collaborative team dedicated to helping students shape meaningful futures—while enjoying the creativity and autonomy to elevate a thriving Career Community.

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least five years of experience in corporate HR, business ‑school career advising, or a related field (applicants with less than 5 years may be considered for the role at an Assistant or Associate Director level)
• Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse, high ‑achieving undergraduate population
• Proven ability in group facilitation, stakeholder collaboration, and guiding students through internship, job ‑search, and graduate ‑school processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in business, student development, or related discipline
• Experience supporting international students