Career Services Manager

Auburn University Montgomery•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is seeking a Career Services Manager to join the AUM Career Development Center team. The Career Services Manager provides leadership and coordination for career services and programs, employer recruitment activities, technology platforms, and assessment initiatives that support the career development and professional success of AUM students and alumni.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, human resources, business, communication, education, or a related field.
2 years of experience in career services, student services, employer relations, recruiting, human resources, workforce development, or a related area.
Knowledge of career development theories and practices.
Knowledge of higher education, student affairs, and career services practices.
Knowledge of organizational recruitment, selection, talent acquisition, and employer recruiting practices.
Knowledge of job and internship search strategies, professional networking, interviewing, and employment preparation.
Knowledge of career services technology, applicant tracking systems, career management platforms, and talent management software.
Knowledge of assessment, data collection, program evaluation, and reporting practices.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and ethical considerations related to employment and recruiting.
Knowledge of social media platforms
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
Presentation, facilitation, and public speaking skills.
Data management and reporting skills.
Basic graphic design and content creation skills using platforms such as Canva or similar tools.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to students, alumni, campus partners, and employer representatives.
Ability to pay close attention to detail and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

Provide career development services to AUM students and alumni, including student professional development programming and resources, job and internship search strategies, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation and mock interviews, and related services.
Administer the university’s online career management platform, including employer and job posting approval, employer recruitment activities, career fair and event management, student and alumni account support, system communications, reporting, data integrity, and ongoing evaluation of platform usage.
Manage operations of Curtiss’ Career Closet and the Student Interview Suite, including procedures for student use, clothing inventory and donations processing, interview suite reservations, employer on-site interviewing requests, equipment maintenance, supply needs, and facility-related work orders.
Manage student and employer engagement programs for the university, including career fairs, employer information sessions, networking events, on-campus recruiting activities, and virtual recruitment events. Oversee program logistics, scheduling, communications, registration processes, promotional efforts, and post-event follow-up in collaboration with Career Development Center staff and campus partners.
Support employer outreach and recruitment development efforts by identifying prospective employer partners, responding to employer inquiries, educating employers about recruiting opportunities at AUM, and helping connect employers with appropriate academic programs and student populations.
Develop communication and promotional content to support Career Development Center programs, services, events, and initiatives. Communicate career services, programs, events, employer opportunities, and job/internship vacancies to students, academic departments, faculty, Alumni Affairs, and other campus partners through Career Development Center and AUM communication platforms, social media, email marketing, and other appropriate channels.
Monitor and analyze Career Development Center services, programs and resources usage data, and assist with preparation of annual reports, institutional reports, and other data summaries as requested.
Administer surveys, focus groups, program evaluations, and other assessment measures designed to gather feedback from students, alumni, employers, faculty, and other stakeholders.
Assist the Director in developing, maintaining, and expanding relationships with employers, recruiters, university administrators, faculty and staff, alumni, professional organizations, and community partners to increase employment, internship, and professional development opportunities for AUM students and alumni.
Remain current on best practices, emerging trends, technologies, and research related to career development, employer recruitment and selection, workforce development, and higher education career services. Share relevant information and recommendations with Career Development Center staff and the broader university community.
Assist with the training and supervision of student employees assigned to Career Development Center programs and activities, as appropriate.
Provide support to other Career Development Center team members and participate in major departmental and university programs, including New Student Orientation, student recruitment and retention initiatives, and other Enrollment Management and Student Affairs activities.
Other duties as assigned.