Manager, Career Services - College of Arts and Sciences

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

1d • $55,500 - $66,504 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 5 years work-related experience
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP
• 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.
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

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