Jason Michael Capobianco

About Jason Michael Capobianco

Seasoned executive leader with 15+ years of experience in career development, university relations, employer engagement, and people-systems design. I specialize in building scalable programs that connect students and alumni to industry through global engagement initiatives, experiential activations, targeted career counseling services, and talent development.I’m known as a pragmatic, servant-leader who moves easily between executive briefings and operational playbooks — designing strategic plans, integrating change management solutions, implementing enterprise systems, and driving KPI outcomes that matter to accrediting bodies and executive leadership. My leadership style blends strategy with execution, ensuring that bold visions translate into measurable results.Highlights of my expertise include strategic program design, workforce partnerships, leadership development, organizational change management, enterprise systems adoption, data-driven dashboards, and AI-enabled advising. I’ve successfully led the reorganization and relaunch of multiple university departments, strengthened a global alumni network of streamlined service workflows, enhance recruitment funnels, and expanded employer pipelines that measurably improve graduate employability and institutional outcomes.I thrive at the intersection of higher education, emerging technology, creative industries, and workforce innovation — partnering with leaders, employers, and alumni to build future-ready communities that foster belonging, engagement, and success.

Experience

1. Executive Director, Career Development & Outreach

   Full Sail University

   May 2023 — Present · Winter Park, FL, US

   Lead strategic direction and operations for university-wide career development, employer partnerships, and alumni engagement, serving graduates. Drive initiatives that improve graduate employability, expand industry pipelines, and strengthen advisor productivity while ensuring compliance with accreditor and DOE requirements.Key Achievements & Leadership Impact:Designed and executed career-readiness strategy aligning programs with employer skill demands, improving graduate placement outcomes.Launched employer engagement pipelines (micro-internships, portfolio reviews, employer showcases) that expanded paid opportunities and hiring pathways.Directed alumni engagement initiatives to enhance peer-to-peer networking and deepen alumni-university affinity.Streamlined advisor workflows, SOPs, and tools, improving productivity (resume reviews, appointments, outreach) and staff satisfaction.Built KPI frameworks and dashboards (placement funnel, compliance tracking, advisor productivity, employer engagement metrics) to support leadership decisions and accreditation reporting.Integrated AI into advising workflows (advisor prompts, portfolio scoring rubrics) to help students showcase AI-augmented skills responsibly.Produced playbooks, leadership briefs, and pilot program digests to mobilize advisors, leaders, and employers around KPI-driven goals.Keywords: Career development strategy · Employer partnerships · Alumni engagement · KPI dashboards · ACCSC compliance · AI-enabled advising · Salesforce/CRM · Power BI/Tableau

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

  1993 — 1999

• Full Sail University

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Recording Arts Technology/Technician

  2005 — 2006

• Full Sail University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Educational/Instructional Media Design & Technology

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Marketing
• Higher Education Administration
• Content Development
• Final Cut Pro
• Social Networking
• Keynote
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Management
• Student Counseling
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Community Outreach
• Admissions
• Project Management
• Coaching
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Business Development
• Instructional Design
• Pro Tools
• Emotional Intelligence
• Adult Education
• Digital Media
• Career Counseling
• Student Development
• Leadership
• Training
• Student Recruiting
• Enrollment Management
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Student Affairs
• Video
• E-Learning