Career Services Manager

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Career Services Manager delivers high‑impact career development services to undergraduate and graduate students within the College of Life Sciences. This role serves as a primary provider of student‑facing career advising, workshops, employer and graduate school engagement, and faculty collaboration. Working within a college‑wide career strategy led by the Senior Manager of Career Services, this position focuses on execution, program delivery, relationship management, and continuous improvement through data and assessment. The Career Services Manager is a core contributor to student success and post‑graduation outcomes by supporting career readiness, experiential learning, employer connections, and graduate/professional school pathways.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s degree in higher education, counseling, human resources, business, life sciences, or closely related field OR Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 3–5 years of experience in career services, employer relations, student success, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience working directly with students and delivering programming or workshops
• Strong career advising and coaching skills
• Effective interpersonal and relationship‑building abilities
• Program coordination and event management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Professional judgment, discretion, and collaboration
• Proficiency with common productivity tools

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience working in a college or university setting, particularly with STEM or life sciences students
• Experience with employer relations, graduate school advising, or experiential learning programs
• Familiarity with career platforms such as Handshake or CRM systems
• Knowledge of employment trends, graduate school pathways, and recruiting practices
• Experience using data to inform programming or service improvements
• Experience collaborating with faculty or academic departments

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group career advising to undergraduate and graduate students, supporting career exploration, job and internship readiness, and graduate/professional school pathways
• Design and deliver engaging career workshops, classroom presentations, and signature career programs aligned with student and employer needs
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and graduate/professional programs to expand recruiting pipelines, networking, and experiential learning opportunities
• Collaborate with faculty and academic departments to integrate career development into curricula and support student outcomes
• Advise and support student organizations and leadership initiatives connected to career and professional development
• Collect, maintain, and analyze career engagement and outcomes data to support assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level