Assistant Director, Career Services

Waukesha County Technical College; Village of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being activities

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) seeks an Assistant Director of Career Services to lead employer relations, internship development, career assessment administration, and the Handshake platform. This role supervises the Career Services Specialist and collaborates with Advising staff to connect students with the right career resources.

The position is full-time within the Student Affairs division, with hours Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., occasional evenings/weekends, and a benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in employer relations or internship program development.
• Supervisory experience and staff development.
• Budgeting and strategic planning experience.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse partners.
• Knowledge of marketing techniques for employment search.

Responsibilities

• Plan short- and long-term goals for the Career Services unit.
• Supervise the Career Services Specialist and staff actions.
• Liaise with business and industry partners to identify needs.
• Expand internship and experiential learning partnerships.
• Oversee career assessments and Handshake administration.
• Lead career fairs and employer recruitment events.
• Coordinate marketing for advising, career, and new student services.
• Ensure compliance with NCDA, CAS, and NACE standards.

Skills

Employer relations

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Marketing

Handshake admin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Handshake platform

Job description

The Assistant Director, Career Services leads a small, focused unit responsible for employer relations, internship development, career assessment administration, and the College's online job and internship platform (Handshake). This position supervises the Career Services Specialist and ensures students have access to career assessments, internship opportunities, and direct connections with employers, working in coordination with Advising staff to route students to the right level of career support. The Assistant Director reports to the Dean of Advising & Career Pathways.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this description.

• Direct short- and long-term planning for the Career Services unit, setting goals and objectives for employer relations, internship development, and career assessment services.
• Supervise the Career Services Specialist, including hiring, orienting, training, evaluating, developing, and recommending personnel actions in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Stay current in the field and abreast of business, industry, and community needs through committee participation, serving as a liaison and resource to the business and industry community.
• Develop and expand internship and experiential learning partnerships and services with area employers.
• Oversee administration of career assessments across the unit, ensuring consistent, quality delivery and appropriate use of results.
• Own and manage the College's online job and internship platform (Handshake), including the vendor relationship, system configuration, staff and employer training, and troubleshooting.
• Lead coordination of career fairs, employer recruitment events, and student-employer meet-and-greet events.
• Coordinate print and electronic marketing efforts for the department's advising, career, and new student services
• Coordinate referral and handoff protocols with the Associate Director, Advising, and Academic/Career Advisor staff, ensuring students are connected to the right level of career support at the right time.
• Ensure staff adherence to National Career Development Association (NCDA), CAS, and National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards for professional and ethical practice.
• Write grant proposals and manage grant-funded initiatives supporting career and employer-relations programming.
• Participate in and contribute to assignments and special projects of a similar nature and level.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of career development practices, employer relations, and internship program development.
• Knowledge of management practices including employee supervision in a collaborative team environment.
• Budget preparation and management skills; strategic planning practices and processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including students, employers, and community partners.
• Knowledge of marketing techniques, including social media practices, as they relate to communication and employment search.
• Working knowledge of online job and internship platforms (such as Handshake) and their administration.
• Effective verbal, listening, writing, problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of state and local employment laws relevant to recruitment, hiring, and internship placement.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in employer relations, career services, or internship coordination.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

The Assistant Director of Career Services supports the Student Affairs division and is full-time and benefit eligible.

Hours Hours are Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some evenings and weekends will be required. Flexibility may be needed based on department/College needs.

WCTC offers a wide range of outstanding benefits. Benefits include, but not limited to:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, supplemental life, flex spending accounts, and much more
• Generous time off and holiday schedule
• Eligibility in the Wisconsin Retirement System (ETF)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development (including tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver)
• Well-being activities to support personal and professional well-being
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization through employment. Verification of employment eligibility will be required upon hire. WCTC does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.