Career Development Manager

🇺🇸 River Falls, WI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ June 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Wisconsin-River Falls is hiring a Career Development Manager. The role involves coordinating and delivering career development programs, advising students and alumni, and supervising unit staff to support effective career planning and a welcoming work environment.

Highlights

Oversees career services presentations for classes and student organizations, managing requests and delivering content.
Leads the Peer Advising Program including recruiting, training, and supervising student employees.
Provides individual career counseling on resumes, cover letters, job searching, interview prep, and LinkedIn profile development.
Develops and maintains electronic resources for students and alumni and updates them regularly.
Monitors labor market trends to keep programming aligned with best practices.
Acts as primary contact for alumni communication and service requests.
Collaborates with campus entities like the University Business Collaboration Center to enhance career readiness initiatives.
Participates in campus-wide career services planning and responds to questions on student services and employment preparation.
Requires a bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills, knowledge in career development theories, and ability to lead teams.
Preferred experience includes career counseling, program design, and managing student employees.