Associate Director for Career Development

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 60k-60k / year

Posted on May 9, 2026
Working Title Associate Director for Career Development
Department College of Arts & Sciences-0906
Requisition Number S_260352
Posting Open Date 05/08/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 05/18/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Associate Director of Career Development will be responsible for contributing to and executing a vision for career development that meets the unique needs of Arts and Sciences undergraduates. This includes increasing student engagement in career exploration and experiential learning, as well as enhancing after graduation success through 1-1 coaching, career development courses, programming and presentations, and communication. The Associate Director will directly supervise a team of Career Coaches and collaborate with University Career Services and other colleges in this work. In addition, the Associate Director will actively build important relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and others to generate and promote opportunities for internships, jobs, and graduate/professional school. The Associate Director will regularly review, report, and act on data that highlights student engagement and activity as well as the effectiveness of staff, systems, and programming, including first destination outcomes of recent graduates.

As an EO 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://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in a university or other education setting, including; 1:1 student interactions, within career services or academic advising required; Additional years of completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • Must have demonstrated organization, time management, and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have strong leadership skills and supervisory experience
  • Experience with public speaking necessary.
  • Experience must demonstrate ability to learn and translate extensive career information, policies and procedures.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software essential.
  • Must have the ability to both collaborate and self-manage.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling or related field preferred.
  • Undergraduate degree in the liberal arts preferred.
  • 7 years of experience in higher education setting desirable.
  • Experience building relationships across multiple constituencies and managing projects preferred.
  • Background in the liberal arts helpful.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $60,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Christina Fielder
cfielder@unl.edu
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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