Director, Career Services

The University of New Mexico (UNM) and the Division of Student Affairs seek an experienced, strategic, motivated, organized, and culturally responsive professional to join a team of passionate and student-centered leaders as the Director of Career Services.

The Office of Career Services assists all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employers in the development of career education, career identification, career decision-making, and the pursuit of employment opportunities.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Resources, the director will oversee all aspects of the Office of Career Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Supervision: Oversee the management and supervision of staff within the department. Provide leadership, guidance, and support to team.

• Budget Management: Oversee and manage the department's budget to ensure effective use of resources.
• Strategic and Administrative Directions: Handle day-to-day administration of the office, ensuring smooth operations. Develop short and long-term goals and programs. Provide budget projections and strategic planning for future growth and success.
• Program Development and Delivery: Plan, organize, and implement career programs and services designed to help students and clients prepare for internships and employment opportunities.
• Building Partnerships: Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with university colleges/schools, departments, community partners, and employers at the state, national, and global levels to create valuable growth opportunities.
• Marketing and Promotion: Develop strategies to market Career Services and its services and programs to ensure students and employer are aware of available resources and opportunities.

The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of student-centered units and services that are dedicated to advancing the quality, cohesiveness, and cultural relevancy of the student experience the Albuquerque campus and beyond.

UNM is a highly research-intensive (RI) Public University with an enrollment of approximately 23,000 located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with approximately 300 days of sunshine annually. At UNM, we proudly hold Hispanic Serving University status and are distinguished in enrolling the highest percentages of American Indian students, relative to our R1 peers. UNM is an important driver of equity lifts in NM; 46% of recent graduates are of the first generation in their families to earn baccalaureate degrees.

As an employee of UNM, being a Lobo means access to a robust benefits package, access to resources, and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a work-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Master's degree in Counseling or an equivalent field; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Counseling Licensure (LPCC) and the ability to obtain licensure in New Mexico
• Career counseling experience, specifically working with multicultural and diverse populations
• Familiarity with career services and student development in higher education.
• Proven experience in providing leadership, supervision, management, and strategic direction, including budgeting and resource management, to ensure the effective delivery of services.
• Strong organizational, communication and marketing skills.
• Experience working and understanding the needs of global recruiters/employers and economic trends.
• Knowledge of internship and employment trends, including global and national opportunities for students.

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.