UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Director of Career Services supports learning through a comprehensive career services program encompassing the following areas: employer relations, career counseling, job search assistance (resume writing, cover letter writing, interviewing skills, identifying job leads, and using social media, etc.), graduate school counseling and information, internship assistance, and other areas related to career success. This person will collaborate with multiple internal constituents to promote the career development of students. The Director is a pivotal and highly visible individual, working closely and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and alumni to expand possibilities for student learning, leadership, and employment. The Director of Career Services reports to the AVP Enrollment Management.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Job Duty Name
Employer Relations
Description of Job Duties
- Develop and maintain employer outreach to increase the number and quality of employers, and job and internship opportunities for students and alumni.
- Grow and cultivate relationships with existing employer contacts, key campus stakeholders, and new external corporate partners. Oversee and monitor the development and retention of relationships with employers for the purpose of externships/internships and job placement of graduates.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of an effective employer relationship program; participate in development efforts with regional and national companies through site visits and marketing.
- Develop and oversee experiential learning opportunities, specifically internships.
Job Duty Name
Student Programming
Description of Job Duties
- Develop, coordinate, market, and facilitate training and skill development workshops to include resume preparation, job-search strategies, and career information technology including interview skills and experiential learning preparation.
- Develop, coordinate, and facilitate all University of the Incarnate Word career fairs.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to recruit and promote awareness of career services events, and programs and services, including creating publications, managing social media, and updating the website.
- Collaborate with the Brainpower Connections program to develop and facilitate career explorations programming and events for K-12 Brainpower school students.
- Collaborate with the Office of Admissions and First Year Experience office to develop and facilitate career programming designed to engage new students in skill development at time of paid confirmation. Participate in new student orientations and summer engagement activities for new students.
- Advise students and alumni with individualized assistance in defining career options, developing employment skills, and job-search strategies.
- Strategically leverage technology to expand online resources for all career-related opportunities.
Job Duty Name
Placement Data Collection
Description of Job Duties
- Execute the collection and reporting of first destination survey outcomes and other data related to institutional effectiveness of employment outcomes for graduates.
- Execute the collection and reporting of placement data for internship opportunities and placement.
- Continuously survey graduates and employers to collect data to assess whether programs are meeting the needs of employers and the current job market.
- Collaborate with the Division of Development and University Relations to identify corporate partnerships and development opportunities to support internship and employment initiatives and programs.
Job Duty Name
Faculty Development
Description of Job Duties
- Coordinate college specific outreach, programming and customized seminars, workshops, and programs based on student needs assessment and faculty requests.
- Collaborate and assist faculty teaching first-year seminar courses to incorporate career programming into course curriculum.
- Work with and advise faculty and university administrators on methods to enhance the quality of experiential learning/career development and to expand departmental participation.
Job Duty Name
Administration
Description of Job Duties
- Create, collaborate, and execute a strategic plan for the role of career development to include the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans, short-term operational plans that are all in alignment with overall university strategic priorities.
- Manage career services staff including administrative meetings, trainings, and professional development.
- Engage in professional associations and community activities to promote the objectives of the Career Services department.
- Manage and oversee departmental budget and create revenue generating opportunities.
- Develop and implement effective assessment and program evaluation methods.
- Represent the University of the Incarnate Word at various corporate functions to gain exposure in the greater San Antonio community.
- Perform other Duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong background in student development.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Ability to motivate and assist students in developing long-term goals and coordinate this effort with faculty, staff, alumni, and recruiters.
- Exceptional organization, planning, supervisory, and interpersonal skills.
- Extensive knowledge of career counseling techniques, career development theory, and job search strategies.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
- Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree.
Required Work Experience
- Six (6) years of progressively responsible student support experience in higher education to include at least three (3) years of experience in Career Development.
- Two (2) years of supervisory responsibilities in relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree.
- Five (5) years of experience in Career Services in higher education.
- Bilingual in the Spanish language.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None Specified.
Work Hours
Typical Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional extended hours/weekends to meet departmental needs and/or needs of the learning community.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs for table set-up/tear-down at events OR of event materials.
- Ability to reach overhead, bend, and squat to retrieve event materials.
- Ability to push/pull event carts holding up to 50lbs.
- Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time. Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage faculty, staff, and current students, as well as attend meetings on and off campus.
Posting Number: AS2244PO
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date: 05/15/2026
Reports to: AVP Enrollment Management
Salary: $72,000 Annualized
Open Date: 04/15/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Title IX
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
