Director, Career Development Center
Job in
Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama, 35715, USA
Listing for:
University of Montevallo
Apprenticeship/Internship
position
Listed on 2026-06-21
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
General Description
The Director is responsible for overseeing the management and functioning of the Career Development Center to include administrative and clinical supervision of all professional staff, graduate interns, and student workers. The Director coordinates all career counseling to the University community; all departmental events, presentations, and programs. The Director oversees the coordination of Job Location and Development and works to build relationships with business and industry to help secure internships and jobs for students.
The Director oversees budgeting, planning and assessment as well as partners with Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment, and administrative/academic departments to obtain student post graduation employment information. The Director serves as an official representative of the University and, as such, shall promote a positive first‑impression by adopting and demonstrating a collegial, customer‑service approach to students, parents, faculty, staff and other members of the University community.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and/or provide career counseling to University clients.Oversee the coordination and promotion of departmental events on and off campus.Develop, implement and promote programs to address specific student needs and issues.Provide administrative and clinical supervision to all Career Development Center staff.Train and supervise graduate interns; and oversee the supervision of student workers.Oversee the coordination of the Job Location and Development program.Build relationships with business and industry leaders to secure internships and jobs for UM students as well as promote campus visits.Serve as a member of the University’s Emergency Response Team.Oversee all departmental budgets and allocate funds according to need.Develop and submit yearly unit plans and assessment reports based on outcome data.Oversee and compile all assessment data and evaluation reports; compile all client data and track all client trends.Partner with Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment, and administrative/academic departments to obtain student post graduation employment information.Compile and submit a monthly report to the Dean of Students and participate in one‑on‑one meetings.Continue professional development through active memberships, presentations and convention/conference/training events as possible.Assist in developing positive relationships across the UM campus and community through class and organization presentations and faculty/staff consultation.Coordinate needs assessments and evaluation of programs and services.Oversee the content management and design of the Departmental website.Assist the Dean of Students with research including needs assessments and evaluation of programs and services.Oversee the coordination of Experiential Education and Alumni Mentoring.Serve as a liaison and University representative to community leaders, business and industry representatives, and UM alumni.Serve on ESA and University assigned committees and assist with ESA and University events and activities as needed.Assist in developing positive relationships across the UM campus and community through class and organization presentations and faculty/staff consultation.Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities- Ability to effectively supervise staff.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to meeting the needs of a culturally diverse clientele.
- Understanding of career counseling issues commonly presented in the university setting.
Education and Experience The educational requirement for this position is a Master’s degree. Preferred fields include Counseling, Education, Social Work or a relevant field such as Marketing or Human Resources wherein building relationships with business and industry is an essential function.
Experience providing career counseling and working with business and industry to secure internships and jobs for students in a college setting is required. Experience in a liberal arts setting is beneficial.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations
None
Travel Requirements
None
Physical Requirements Standing:
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