Career Center Program Manager - 527118
Job no: 527118
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Program Coordination, Management/General Business
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization: 830101 - Career Center Admin
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Career Center Program Manager provides oversight and planning for the development, implementation, and delivery of program(s), service(s), and/or activity(ies) within the Career Center. Coordinates career development and engagement efforts. Provides oversight for career-related outreach and marketing to students, alumni, and prospective students.
Additional Department Summary: Coordinates career development and engagement efforts within the College of Communication & Information Sciences, through collaboration with the central Career Center as well as CC&IS staff and faculty. Aides the CC&IS Office of Student Services in the overall engagement and development of C&IS students. Works alongside administration, faculty, and staff in order to maximize the delivery of services for all C&IS students. Stays current on industry trends and develops a student outreach plan based on the needs of the individual disciplines within the College. Advises students on resume preparation and development, professional correspondence, interviewing skills, job search strategies, employer research, informational interviewing and networking. Collaborates with other program managers in order to maximize delivery of programs, resources, and services. Works with other related staff in order to enhance career development for students. Completes required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of career advising or employer relations experience; OR master's degree and some career advising or employer relations experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with campus partners and other stakeholder. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong organization and written skills. Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in communications, student personnel, human resources, counseling, higher education or a related field. Three (3) years of experience in career services in a University setting. Previous academic or work experience in Communications or a related field.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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