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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Assistant Director of Career Services

🇺🇸 Hybrid - NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $47K - $69K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ April 25th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring an Assistant Director of Career Services. This position delivers personalized career advising to undergraduate and M.A. students, designs and implements student outreach initiatives, manages experiential and leadership programs, and produces the annual First Destination Report to track postgraduate outcomes.

Highlights
  • Provide one-on-one career advising focused on resume, cover letter development, professional branding, LinkedIn optimization, and job/internship search strategies.
  • Design, implement, and assess student outreach initiatives including workshops, speaker events, and classroom presentations.
  • Manage the Hussman School Alumni Association Mentorship Program and contribute to the Morton Leadership Program's growth.
  • Plan and coordinate career treks to major media markets, managing logistics and external relationships.
  • Produce the annual First Destination Report, leading data collection, analysis, and reporting on postgraduate career outcomes.
  • Required: Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree or a relevant Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of related experience; experience in career services or related student support within higher education.
  • Preferred: Experience advising students or early professionals, delivering group presentations, managing experiential learning programs, and knowledge of media, journalism, or related industries.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with faculty, alumni, employers, and campus partners.
  • Position offers a full-time permanent appointment with a salary range of $47,379 to $69,072.
  • Direct report to the Director of Career Services within the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media supporting student success and retention goals.