Manager, Career Services

JOB TITLE:  

Manager, Career Services - College of Arts and Sciences Student Success Center

JOB PURPOSE:   

Direct the operational, financial, and personnel functions for the career services unit within the College of Arts & Sciences Student Success Center, including providing leadership and supervision to center staff, direct student services, employer engagement, and determining the metrics to measure and report the success of students and recent alumni in obtaining internships, employment or admissions to graduate school.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Develop and administer the comprehensive career-related student services programs for the departments within the College of Arts & Sciences.  Support college-directed initiatives.   
• Provide strategic vision and operational leadership for College of Arts & Sciences career services that includes the oversight of programming, eventual staff growth and supervision of staff, administration, fiscal planning/management, and metrics.
• Provide direct assistance to students through advising and/or career counseling; conduct follow-up sessions, as necessary; provide information to student organizations, classes, parents and others through workshops, orientations, and other formats.
• Provide educational programming opportunities to student organizations and classes in group settings or individually to assist with career readiness and job search education.  Provide direction on resume and interview preparation and effective job searching techniques.
• Work with existing and new employers to establish, maintain and grow employment opportunities for students.  Develop avenues using the latest technology, including software solutions and social media, to disseminate career information, job and internship opportunities across the college to students, faculty and staff.  Cooperate with UW Foundation on establishing employer relations. Collaborate with career services professionals across the university.
• May coordinate courses and teach.
• May coordinate travel with student trips within Wyoming and across the nation to provide student career development and networking opportunities.
• Serve as liaison, establish and develop effective relationships with students, faculty, department heads, deans, and others, both on and off-campus; integrate faculty advising into overall program concept.  Provide oversight through specific college programs.
• Negotiate solutions to complex problems; deal with difficult situations and people.
• Provide excellent customer service in all aspects of position.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Some positions may provide training to campus staff, peer advisors and/or interns in advising functions.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in training and other professional development activity.
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.

COMPETENCIES:  

• Strategic Planning
• Conflict Management
• Individual Leadership 
• Delegating Responsibility
• Influence
• Collaboration
• Formal Presentation Skills
• Stress Tolerance 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:  At least 5 years work-related experience 

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: 

• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP. 

  Experience Evaluation

  Experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time experience.

  Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information may affect the evaluation of qualifications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master’s degree
• Experience in career services, student affairs, workforce development, recruiting, employer relations, or a related field 
• Experience advising or coaching undergraduate and/or graduate students on career exploration, career readiness, internships, job search strategies
• Experience with working with students in the arts, humanities, and/or social sciences
• Experience cultivating employer partnerships and career pathways
• Experience with project management
• Supervisory experience
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or C.V. 
• Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for this position)  

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by September 8th will receive full consideration.

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

Posted Salary Range: $55,500 - $66,504