Director of Engineering Career Services - #177482

Working Title Director of Engineering Career Services

Department College of Engineering-0907

Description Of Work

The Director will provide visionary leadership and oversight of the services, programs, and operations of the College of Engineering Career Services unit. This includes leading a high-performing team to deliver innovative and effective career-related programming, services, and communication to undergraduate and graduate engineering students, alumni, employers, and faculty/staff. The Director is responsible for leading strategic planning initiatives, including collaboratively developing, implementing, and assessing strategic goals and outcomes for the office in relation to the College and University’s strategic plans and reporting results to internal and external stakeholders. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the career paths of students and fostering connections between academia and industry. The Director will also manage employer engagement strategies and collaborate with faculty, staff, student organizations, and career services partners to enhance employer and alumni engagement efforts and increase full-time and internship opportunities for engineering students. The Director serves as an advocate for Engineering Career Services with college leadership and internal and external stakeholders and represents the College on matters related to career development and employer engagement.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination .

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, student affairs or related field plus five (5) years of progressive experience in career or student services. Supervisory experience required. Experience providing budget oversight necessary. Demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal and external constituencies essential. Must have ability to lead teams in a fast-paced work environment. Must be proficient with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, assessment, and course management software. Knowledge of management principles involved in leadership and staff development, assessment, and budget development and oversight. Ability to build relationships with internal and external constituencies through excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for providing career coaching and guidance. Demonstrated knowledge of, experience, or ability to work with diverse college student backgrounds. Communication and listening skills are essential, particularly the ability to communicate ideas and information verbally to individuals and groups. Able to supervise and effectively coach employees.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in education, counseling, student affairs or related field. Proven assessment experience preferred. Prefer experience working with both undergraduate and graduate students.

Posted Salary $70,000/year minimum