Senior Manager of Career Services

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

22d•$73,000 - $95,000

About The Position

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Senior Manager of Career Services The Director of Career Services provides strategic leadership for career development and employer relations across the College of Computational, Mathematical & Physical Sciences, serving seven departments. The position designs and leads a scalable, data-informed career services ecosystem while providing direct leadership for an assigned department as part of a broader college-wide role.

Requirements

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
Master’s degree in a related field (higher education, counseling, human resources, business, or a STEM discipline)
5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in career services or a related field with transferable skills
Strong understanding of contemporary recruiting and career advancement practices, especially for computing, mathematics, and physical sciences
Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate data to inform strategy and advise leadership
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders
Commitment to BYU’s mission and the standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Strategic leadership and planning
Data analysis and dashboard interpretation
Independent judgment and problem-solving
Clear and effective communication
Cultural and spiritual alignment with BYU’s standards

Nice To Haves

Experience developing employer partnerships and campus recruiting pipelines.
Familiarity with career platforms (Handshake), CRM tools, and online learning technologies.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and administrative units.
Demonstrated success leading programs and teams.
Relationship building with faculty, employers, and alumni
Project and event management
Student-centered advising and program development

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a college-wide vision and strategy for career development
Lead and coordinate department-level Career Directors and student mentors
Serve as primary liaison to University Career Services and represent CMS on university committees
Define college-level goals for student career outcomes and report progress to leadership
Develop and manage the college’s career services budget (student wages, events, marketing, technology, outreach, and related operating funds), monitoring expenditures, reallocating resources, and recommending funding priorities to college leadership
Share best practices with peer colleges and contribute to campus-wide improvements in career development for all BYU students
Develops and recommends college-level policies and standards for career readiness, employer engagement, and experiential learning integration
Design scalable career resources and tools for STEM students (e.g., online modules, trained chatbots, self-guided tools, and resource libraries).
Lead collection, analysis, and reporting of career outcomes and engagement data
Oversee dashboards, automated outreach, and CRM/Handshake analytics
Use data to inform strategy and improve services
Partner with faculty to integrate career development into curriculum
Oversee communication and marketing campaigns including strategic messaging as students progress through their major
Create and maintain career maps aligned with academic major maps
Develop mentoring programs and career-related events
Lead employer engagement strategy for internships and full-time roles
Cultivate partnerships with industry and alumni
Coordinate recruiting events and employer outreach with University Career Services
Support alumni mentoring and engagement initiatives
Ensure departmental access to high-quality career programming and resources
Conduct targeted outreach to students in greatest need of support
Provide individual and group career advising
Provides formal leadership and performance input for department‑level Career Directors, including evaluating their alignment with college-wide strategic priorities
Hire, train, and supervise student employees and assigned professional staff
Establish workflows, expectations, and performance feedback processes
Oversee student associations and facilitate professional development for leaders and advisors

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