Director of Business & Finance Career Community
Grinnell College
Education-Teaching/Admin | Full Time | Onsite | Grinnell
Posted: 4/3/26
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.
Deadline to Apply 4/17/26
Address
1115 8th Ave
Essential Job Functions
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.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree
Other Formal Training
• Graduate degree in business, student development, or related discipline preferred
Experience
• 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)
About the Company
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.
Travel Required
Resume Required
Yes
Contact Person
DaNaye VanDeKrol