Career Center Program Manager - 529140

Job no: 529140
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Program Coordination, Management/General Business, Advising/Peer Support

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: Reports to the Director of Career Education and Development of the Career Center. Provides oversight and planning for career services and programming for Arts and Sciences students. Collaborates with other Career Center staff in order to maximize the delivery of programs, resources, and services for all client populations and to enhance career development and employment services for Arts and Sciences students. Participates in regional and national professional organizations and conferences related to the mission and services of The Career Center. Coordinates with Career Center staff, Arts and Sciences faculty and staff, Division of Student Life staff, staff within other divisions of the university and external constituents, and vendors. Provides direct supervision for assigned staff. Promotes respectful participation of organizations in order to achieve individual and organizational success. Supports the commitment to making a positive effort towards the physical, emotional, social, and academic well-being of all students. Completes required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Holds staff accountable for completion of required training. 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: Knowledge of Career Theory and Development. Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.


Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in student personnel, human resources, counseling, higher education, communications, or a related field. Knowledge of and qualification to administer career assessments.


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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