Associate Director, Undergraduate Business Career Services

Associate Director, Career Services

The Associate Director, Career Services provides guidance in areas of personal and professional development for students in the assigned program(s) and facilities. Moreover, the Associate Director, Career Services oversees the planning, development, and administration of career and employment assistance programs for students.

Core Job Functions:

• Partners with local organizations to develop employment, internship, or co-op opportunities for students and alumni.
• Oversees the management and dissemination of current information regarding educational opportunities and community mentor initiatives.
• Provides individual counseling to students and graduates regarding career planning and job searches, including self-assessment, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, professional skills development, and career research and options.
• Creates and presents variety of career programs and workshops.
• Plans events to facilitate networking opportunities with employers and build networking skills for students.
• Assists with the collection and reporting of information, statistics, and data on an ongoing basis and for various annual reports.
• Serves as liaison to student organizations and faculty members.
• Participates in the creation of handouts, marketing materials, and other resources.
• Contributes to the long-range planning and goals of the department.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Core Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
• Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic Alignment: Skilled in aligning departmental goals with enterprise-wide strategy and develops comprehensive strategic plans.
• Financial Management: Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance.
• Resource Management: Ability to allocate resources and drive innovation and growth.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to adjust to changes and leads/inspires transformational change.
• Team Leadership: Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Technology & Analytics: Understanding of technology, data analytics, and performance measurement to drive strategic decisions and identify opportunities.
• Communication: Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff