Assistant Director, Student Career Readiness

UAB Medicine; university, fl, usa; On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Director for the Career Center to provide leadership for career development programs and services that support student success and career readiness. The role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and building partnerships to strengthen workforce connections.

Key duties include advising students on career pathways, collaborating with faculty and administrators, and designing innovative career education content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration, Communications, Public Administration, Business, Social Services or a related field is required.
• Three (3) years of related experience required; work experience may not substitute for education.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead career development programs and services to support student success and career readiness.
• Serve as liaison to assigned schools and programs, integrating career readiness into curriculum and co-curricular activities.
• Design and deliver career education content with initiative and creativity.
• Bridge connections with faculty, advisors, staff and employers to support cohesive career education.
• Facilitate workshops and classroom presentations across disciplines.

Skills

Initiative

Creativity

Strong communication

Facilitation skills

Building trust

Collaborative

Student-centered mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration or related field

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Director for the Career Center to provide leadership for career development programs and services that support student success and career readiness. The role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and building partnerships to strengthen workforce connections.

Key duties include advising students on career pathways, collaborating with faculty and administrators, and designing innovative career education content.