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Manager, Career Services - Student Success Center

Position Number: 6851529
Location: Laramie, WY
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Manager, Career Services - Student Success Center

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Why Choose Us?

At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW's Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE:

Manager, Career Services

JOB PURPOSE:

Direct the operational, financial, and personnel functions for the career services unit, including providing leadership and supervision to center staff, direct student services, employer engagement, and determining the metrics to measure and report the success of students in obtaining internships, employment or admissions to graduate school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and administer the comprehensive career-related student services programs for the departments within designated college. Support college directed initiatives.
Provide strategic vision and operational leadership for designated college career services that includes the oversight of programming, eventual staff growth and supervision of staff, administration, fiscal planning/management, and metrics.
Provide direct assistance to students through advising and/or career counseling; conduct follow-up sessions, as necessary; provide information to student organizations, classes, parents and others through workshops, orientations, and other formats.
Provide educational programming opportunities to student organizations and classes in group settings or individually to assist with career readiness and job search education. Provide direction on resume and interview preparation and effective job searching techniques.
Work with existing and new employers to establish, maintain and grow employment opportunities for students. Develop avenues using the latest technology including software solutions and social media to disseminate career information, job and internship opportunities across the college to students, faculty and staff. Cooperate with UW Foundation on establishing employer relations. Collaborate with career services professionals across the university.
May coordinate courses and teach.
May coordinate travel with student trips within Wyoming and across the nation to provide student career development and networking opportunities.
Serve as liaison, establish and develop effective relationships with students, faculty, department heads, deans, and others, both on and off-campus; integrate faculty advising into overall program concept. Provide oversight through specific college programs.
Negotiate solutions to complex problems; deal with difficult situations and people.
Provide excellent customer service in all aspects of position.
Coordinate, facilitate and instruct the College of Business internship for credit class.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Some positions may provide training to campus staff, peer advisors and/or interns in advising functions.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Attend and participate in training and other professional development activity.
Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.

COMPETENCIES:

Strategic Planning
Conflict Management
Individual Leadership
Delegating Responsibility
Influence
Collaboration
Formal Presentation Skills
Stress Tolerance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Counseling, Counselor Education, Student Personnel, or related field

Master's degree is preferred.

Experience: At least 5 years work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements:

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Supervisory or mentorship experience overseeing professional staff, graduate assistants, or peer advisors.
Proficiency with university student information systems and advising tools (e.g., Banner, Navigate).
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Cover letter
Resume or C.V.
Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 01/28/2026 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

Job Identification: 260076
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Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 16th & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US
Posted Salary Range: $55,500 - $66,504
Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40
Travel: Yes, 5%

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