Assistant Director - Center for Career Development

you have a 'career coaching' mentality and a passion for experiential education, we want you on our team. Key Responsibilities The Assistant Director provides comprehensive career services while fostering strategic relationships with employers and faculty. Your main duties will include: End-to-End Career Coaching: Meet with students and alumni to provide expert advising on résumé development, interviewing techniques, job search strategies, and graduate school applications. Experiential Education: Manage the ACE Pathway (Advanced Career Education) within the UE Career Bridge and encourage students to pursue internships and hands-on learning opportunities. Professional Clothing Closet: Oversee the new Professional Clothing Closet, including managing inventory, coordinating donations, and marketing this resource to ensure students are 'interview-ready.' Event & Employer Management: Plan and implement annual job fairs, foster relationships with regional and national employers, and facilitate on-campus recruiting activities. Content & Digital Strategy: Coordinate the annual publication of The Next Step: A Guide for Career Development and manage the CCD’s social media platforms and website content. Leadership & Collaboration: Supervise student employees, provide training for paraprofessional programs, and represent the CCD on University committees and within the Evansville community. Data & Analytics: Collect, analyze, and report on student outcomes and career trends to inform future programming and institutional goals. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Experience: 1 to 3 years of professional experience in Career Development, Human Resources, or a closely related field. Skills: Superior communication and advising talents; knowledge of web-based job search databases (e.g., Handshake, Simplicity) and business software. Attributes: You must be coachable with a strong career coaching mentality. We value a sense of humor, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a flexible, collaborative environment. Preferred Qualifications Education: A Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field is highly preferred. Knowledge: Familiarity with regional and national career trends and experience with social media marketing. Why Join the University of Evansville? At UE, we are a mission-driven community where your work has a direct impact on student success. The Center for Career Development is a high-energy office that values innovation and collaborative problem-solving. Join us in a culture that supports professional growth and empowers students to act bravely in their career pursuits. How to Apply Interested candidates must complete the online application and attach a letter of intent, résumé, and a list of three professional references (as one document) via the University of Evansville’s employment portal: http://www.evansville.edu/offices/hr/employmentApp.cfm The University of Evansville expects all members of its community to treat each other with respect and civility. Harassing behaviors directed towards any member of our community will not be tolerated. As part of its commitment to non-discrimination, the University specifically prohibits harassment based on any other characteristics set forth in its nondiscrimination statement as follows: including race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, creed or religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and all federally protected groups/classes.