Assistant Director of Student Employment

Posting Number S07070P Position Title Assistant Director of Student Employment Functional Title Assistant Director of Student Employment Department Career Center Salary Range $60,000 depending on qualifications Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Regular full-time Location Richardson Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 06/08/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Desired Start Date 07/01/2026

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director for Experiential Programs, the Assistant Director of Student Employment will oversee all phases of student employment, including working with on-campus departments to support the development and hiring of on-campus student employees, including work-study (on and off-campus) and non-work-study positions. Serve as a departmental liaison with internal and external constituents on all aspects of student employment. Develop and maintain student/supervisor employee training and compliance materials.

Provide training presentations to students and staff.

This position will oversee multiple professional staff and student staff.

Internal candidates may receive preference.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of work experience in a career center or similar environment OR Master's degree in a related field and one year of work experience in a career center or similar environment, preferably within a university setting; knowledge of employment processes (i.e. recruiting/hiring, training, performance management, etc.).

Preferred

Education and Experience

* Master's degree in human resources, higher education or closely related field.

* Demonstrated understanding of Form I-9 requirements, ensuring accurate completion and compliance with regulations.

* Experience in designing efficient onboarding processes for student employees, including utilizing electronic onboarding systems.

* Strong communication skills to effectively convey onboarding procedures and provide necessary training to stakeholders.

* Track record of maintaining accurate records, collaborating with campus departments, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in onboarding practices.

* Experience in supervising full-time staff, possessing creative problem-solving skills, and demonstrating attention to detail.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student Employment Coordination:
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Experiential Programs, coordinate student employment operations by partnering with campus departments to facilitate the hiring of student employees in both work-study (on- and off-campus) and non-work-study roles. Key responsibilities include managing onboarding and ensuring the accurate and timely completion of I-9 forms in compliance with institutional and federal regulations.

HR Guidance and Department Support:
Provide ongoing support to campus departments on HR-related aspects of student employment, including job postings, recruitment best practices, performance management, conflict resolution, and the consistent application of employment policies and procedures.

Supervision:
Provide supervision and leadership to multiple professional staff.

Working with the Career Readiness team to support the incorporation of Career Readiness initiatives into student employment by helping to develop tools, resources, and supervisor trainings that promote skill-building, reflection, and professional development among student employees.

Training and Compliance:
Develop and maintain training materials and compliance procedures for student employees and their supervisors. Ensure that both students and staff are adequately trained on relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.

Training Presentations:
Conduct training presentations for students and staff to…