Associate Director, Career Services & Community Engagement

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami, a premier research university, seeks an Associate Director of Career Services to educate and advise students and alumni across career topics and internship/job search strategies. You will develop specialized content within a career community, deliver programs, and collaborate with partners locally, nationally, and globally.

The role emphasizes using career technology platforms, developing experiential learning opportunities, and partnering with colleagues to expand

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience: Minimum of four years of relevant experience in career services, early talent recruiting, experiential learning, student affairs, human resources, training and development, program administration, or a related area.
• Preferred Industry/Career Community Expertise: Ability to build specialized knowledge within an assigned career community or industry sector and translate that expertise into relevant content, programming, and student advising. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Student Development & Career Readiness: Ability to connect employment and everyday work experiences with transferable skills, professional growth, and career readiness.
• Training & Facilitation: Ability to design and facilitate engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences, including students, supervisors, and campus partners.
• Consultation & Partnership: Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a complex, decentralized university environment.
• Program Design & Implementation: Ability to develop practical resources, manage projects, coordinate programs, and move ideas from planning to implementation.
• Communication: Strong written, verbal, and digital communication skills, including the ability to create clear, accessible resources and communicate with varied audiences.
• Assessment & Continuous Improvement: Ability to use feedback, data, and outcomes to assess effectiveness, identify opportunities, and improve programs.
• Technology & Analytics: Comfort using career platforms, reporting tools, and digital resources; experience with systems such as JobX, Handshake, or similar platforms preferred.
• Adaptability & Initiative: Ability to navigate change, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and take initiative.
• Knowledge of student employment practices and Federal Work-Study requirements, or the ability to learn and apply relevant policies and guidelines, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group career advising to students and alumni on career exploration, readiness, and internship/job search strategies.
• Guides students through career development activities, including self‑assessment, résumé and cover letter development, interview preparation, networking, and job search strategies.
• Delivers career readiness workshops, presentations, and skill-building initiatives across in-person, virtual, and digital formats.
• Integrates career technology platforms (Handshake, Big Interview, Interstride, uConnect) into advising and programming to expand access and improve service efficiency.
• Contributes to experiential learning initiatives that connect academic experiences with professional opportunities.

Skills

Career advising

Program coordination

Communication skills

Adaptability & initiative

Tech & analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Handshake

Big Interview

Interstride

uConnect

Job description

The University of Miami, a premier research university, seeks an Associate Director of Career Services to educate and advise students and alumni across career topics and internship/job search strategies. You will develop specialized content within a career community, deliver programs, and collaborate with partners locally, nationally, and globally.

The role emphasizes using career technology platforms, developing experiential learning opportunities, and partnering with colleagues to expand