Manager, Career Services - Student Success Center

UW Candidate Experience • Laramie, WY

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct the operational, financial, and personnel functions for the career services unit, 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 in obtaining internships, employment or admissions to graduate school.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Counseling, Counselor Education, Student Personnel, or related field
• At least 5 years work-related experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Supervisory or mentorship experience overseeing professional staff, graduate assistants, or peer advisors.
• Proficiency with university student information systems and advising tools (e.g., Banner, Navigate).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer the comprehensive career-related student services programs for the departments within designated college. Support college directed initiatives.
• Provide strategic vision and operational leadership for designated college 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.
• Coordinate, facilitate and instruct the College of Business internship for credit class.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees