Career Services Associate Director - Career Services

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Position Title:
Career Services Associate Director - Career Services

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Career Svcs Assoc Dir (B)

Job Duties:

Attention:

The department of Career Services at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Career Services Associate Director (AE130).

Job Summary:

The Associate Director of Career Services provides the vision and direct operational oversight for the office to serve its stakeholders. This position is responsible for managing the daily operations of Career Services, including workflows, staff supervision, operational planning, and service delivery, to ensure consistent, high-quality support for students, internal campus partners, and external employer relations.

In addition to unit level operations, the Associate Director for Career Services is responsible for developing comprehensive career readiness and professional development opportunities and resources for undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni, developing, and conducting workshops on job search techniques and related topics, and performing outreach to employers and external constituents. The Associate Director of Career Services will strive to create a vibrant, welcoming, collaborative, robust and rigorous work environment that offers growth opportunities for the staff.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Unit Leadership

• Provides oversight of daily Career Services operations, including workflows, staffing coverage, event coverage, programming, and other strategic initiatives
• Supervises professional Career Services staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, and professional development
• Assists in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term operational and strategic plans to align with institutional priorities for both the Whitewater and Rock County locations
• Creates the infrastructure to collect, track, and analyze workforce data including post-graduation, job placement, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities
• Serves as a primary operational lead for Career Services and represents the Director in cross-divisional initiatives and decision-making when needed
• In collaboration with staff, develop and maintain strategic relationships with key internal stakeholders (deans, associate deans, department chairs, program coordinators, directors, staff, and faculty) to support ongoing needs assessment, track and promote non-credit-bearing internship processes, and advance the effective delivery of professional development opportunities for students and alumni
• Other duties as assigned

Career Education & Consultation

• Develop staff to serve as subject matter experts who support students and alumni across campus in designing and navigating their career and professional development pathways
• In collaboration with the Career Services team, plan and deliver educational in-person and virtual workshops, programs, specialized office hours, content, and digital resources that support students and alumni in career exploration, personal branding, networking, interviewing, and job and internship search strategies
• Collaborate with program directors, faculty, and administrators to integrate career competencies and develop training programs and resources to effectively prepare undergraduate and graduate students for employment
• Lead staff to continue and expand departmental services and programs for students through collaboration with other departments, employers, and workforce organizations
• Enhance programs and initiatives by staying current on trends and emerging issues in career services and higher education through actively participating in professional associations (ex: the National Association of Colleges and Employers, state-level and regional-level

Employer Relations, Partnerships, & Outreach

• Lead the Employer Relations staff to develop and manage ongoing relationships with companies, agencies, and organizations
• Manage the Career Services Employer Sponsorship program and Employer Advisory Board
• Support assessment and data initiatives, including but not limited to the First Destination Survey, Senior Outcomes Assessment Survey, internship and experiential learning tracking, and other related data efforts
• Collaborate with and strengthen the partnership with academic advising across campus to support continued exploration initiatives, programming, and activities
• Develop collaborative partnerships and opportunities within individual Colleges to support student career readiness and professional development

Department Summary

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Career Services serves undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni from all majors. The mission of Career Services is to assist students and alumni in developing career readiness skills to find gainful experience and professional employment by partnering with employers, faculty, and staff. UW-Whitewater Career Services empowers students to navigate their career paths with confidence by connecting them to personalized support, experiential learning, and resources that strengthen their career competencies. Through inclusive support and strong partnerships across campus and beyond, we integrate career growth into every stage of the student journey. There are eight professional staff employed by Career Services. The Associate Director of Career Services reports to the Director of Retention, Student Success, and Advising

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT :

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development of strategic planning initiatives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources, and alignment with the strategic plan

• Participates in campus-wide career services community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to understand employment needs and encourage recruitment of the institution's students

• Assists in the development of career services policies and procedures

• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

• Leads one or more major operations of the career services unit and assists in the development of career-development-focused or employer relations-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives

Department:

Career Services

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within the range of $68,000 - $78,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three years of progressive administrative management experience in college career services, student services, or similar experience in career development in a business or community environment
• Successful leadership and/or supervisory experience
• Excellent relationship-building skills, including the ability to foster professional relationships proactively and successfully with various stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ability to work in a diverse environment and serve constituents from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent public speaking skills, process improvement, training, and other leadership skills
• Knowledge of relevant career services software programs and database systems that support career services functions
• Experience with external revenue generation
• Proven fiscal management skills with the ability to successfully manage a departmental budget and make budget decisions that impact staffing, programs, and services

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational, customer service and problem-solving abilities

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Name and contact information for three professional references

Contact Information:

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For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Melissa Walton

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To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received by April 28th , 2026, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.


UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.


ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (


Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).


Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.


The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.


For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.