the internal application process.
Position Title:
Career Services Associate Director -
Career Services
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment
Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Career Svcs Assoc Dir (B)
Job
Duties:
Attention:
The department of Career Services at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a
Career Services Associate Director (AE130).
Job Summary:
The Associate Director of Career Services provides the vision
and direct operational oversight for the office to serve its stakeholders. This position is responsible for managing the daily operations of
Career Services, including workflows, staff supervision, operational planning, and service delivery, to ensure consistent, high-quality
support for students, internal campus partners, and external employer relations.
In addition to unit level operations, the Associate
Director for Career Services is responsible for developing comprehensive career readiness and professional development opportunities and
resources for undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni, developing, and conducting workshops on job search techniques and
related topics, and performing outreach to employers and external constituents. The Associate Director of Career Services will strive to
create a vibrant, welcoming, collaborative, robust and rigorous work environment that offers growth opportunities for the
staff.
Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Unit Leadership
- Provides oversight of daily Career Services
operations, including workflows, staffing coverage, event coverage, programming, and other strategic initiatives - Supervises
professional Career Services staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, and professional
development - Assists in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term operational and strategic plans to align with
institutional priorities for both the Whitewater and Rock County locations - Creates the infrastructure to collect, track, and analyze
workforce data including post-graduation, job placement, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities - Serves as a
primary operational lead for Career Services and represents the Director in cross-divisional initiatives and decision-making when
needed - In collaboration with staff, develop and maintain strategic relationships with key internal stakeholders (deans, associate
deans, department chairs, program coordinators, directors, staff, and faculty) to support ongoing needs assessment, track and promote
non-credit-bearing internship processes, and advance the effective delivery of professional development opportunities for students and
alumni - Other duties as assigned
Career Education & Consultation
- Develop staff to serve as subject matter
experts who support students and alumni across campus in designing and navigating their career and professional development
pathways - In collaboration with the Career Services team, plan and deliver educational in-person and virtual workshops, programs,
specialized office hours, content, and digital resources that support students and alumni in career exploration, personal branding,
networking, interviewing, and job and internship search strategies - Collaborate with program directors, faculty, and administrators
to integrate career competencies and develop training programs and resources to effectively prepare undergraduate and graduate students for
employment - Lead staff to continue and expand departmental services and programs for students through collaboration with other
departments, employers, and workforce organizations - Enhance programs and initiatives by staying current on trends and emerging
issues in career services and higher education through actively participating in professional associations (ex: the National Association of
Colleges and Employers, state-level and regional-level
Employer Relations, Partnerships, & Outreach
- Lead the
Employer Relations staff to develop and manage ongoing relationships with companies, agencies, and organizations - Manage the Career
Services Employer Sponsorship program and Employer Advisory Board - Support assessment and data initiatives, including but not limited
to the First Destination Survey, Senior Outcomes Assessment Survey, internship and experiential learning tracking, and other related data
efforts - Collaborate with and strengthen the partnership with academic advising across campus to support continued exploration
initiatives, programming, and activities - Develop collaborative partnerships and opportunities within individual Colleges to support
student career readiness and professional development
Department Summary
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s
Career Services serves undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni from all majors. The mission of Career Services is to assist
students and alumni in developing career readiness skills to find gainful experience and professional employment by partnering with
employers, faculty, and staff. UW-Whitewater Career Services empowers students to navigate their career paths with confidence by connecting
them to personalized support, experiential learning, and resources that strengthen their career competencies. Through inclusive support and
strong partnerships across campus and beyond, we integrate career growth into every stage of the student journey. There are eight
professional staff employed by Career Services. The Associate Director of Career Services reports to the Director of Retention, Student
Success, and Advising
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other
work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of
hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
Key
Job Responsibilities:
- Assists in the development of strategic planning initiatives to ensure appropriate use of
financial, administrative, and staffing resources, and alignment with the strategic plan
- Participates in campus-wide
career services community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs
offered by the school/college
- Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to understand employment needs and
encourage recruitment of the institution’s students
- Assists in the development of career services policies and
procedures
- Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and
performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE)
employees
- Leads one or more major operations of the career services unit and assists in the development of
career-development-focused or employer relations-focused strategic planning initiatives and
objectives
Department:
Career
Services
Compensation:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within the range
of $68,000 – $78,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive
an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits
Brochure.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum
of three years of progressive administrative management experience in college career services, student services, or similar experience in
career development in a business or community environment - Successful leadership and/or supervisory experience
- Excellent
relationship-building skills, including the ability to foster professional relationships proactively and successfully with various
stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- The ability to work in a diverse environment and serve
constituents from diverse backgrounds - Excellent public speaking skills, process improvement, training, and other leadership
skills - Knowledge of relevant career services software programs and database systems that support career services
functions - Experience with external revenue generation
- Proven fiscal management skills with the ability to successfully
manage a departmental budget and make budget decisions that impact staffing, programs, and services
Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities:
- Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic
backgrounds - Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including
necessary training and drills - Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, with strong attention to
detail - Strong organizational, customer service and problem-solving abilities
How to
Apply:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following
documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional
references
Contact Information:
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are
unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please
contact:
Melissa Walton
262-472-1385
To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received by April 28th, 2026, are ensured full
consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most
qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
CAMPUS
INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in
providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of
Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main
and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs – online and in person – from associate to doctoral
levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation
students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit,
supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access,
more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities – a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and
commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors
from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal
outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as
Wisconsin’s Park Place.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of
the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that
their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of
applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and
Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a
contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be
asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an
active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these
same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all
employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For
UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual
Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at
262-472-4660.
UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a
protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a
workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
