Benefits of Working at UNCW:
At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.
Recruitment Range: Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Vacancy Number: E1635
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Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Career Center - 40020
Division: Student Affairs - 40 Division
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The mission of the UNCW Career Center is to be a comprehensive career counseling and resource center dedicated to empowering students and alumni as active participants in their own career development. Through the journey of learning, career exploration, and applied learning opportunities students are motivated to expand their knowledge of themselves and the world of work in a dynamic global community.
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University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.
A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's first bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Assistant Director is responsible for providing supervision of Career Consultants and leadership for the career readiness efforts within a particular liaison responsibility. This includes developing, implementing, and updating career readiness initiatives for the entire population of the liaison areas and specifically the strategy surrounding student engagement, faculty partnerships, and employer inclusion in career readiness education through structured collaboration with the Career Center Employer Relations Team. The Assistant Director will directly supervise the Career Consultant associated with their liaison population. The Assistant Director will be responsible for serving as the primary contact for Academic Affairs leadership within the liaison area including regular updates to the Dean, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and other invested UNCW constituents within their liaison area. In addition to these leadership responsibilities, the Assistant Director will maintain student contact through providing student career services to students and alumni, coordinate career planning programs and resources, and assist students and alumni with all stages of the career development process.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Master's degree in Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Education, College Student Personnel or related field. Must have received degree prior to start date.