Assistant Director of Career Development

The McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia invites applicants for the role of Assistant Director of Career Development. The Assistant Director will join the Commerce Career Services (CCS) team, which empowers students to identify, pursue, and achieve meaningful careers aligned with their strengths, interests, and values. CCS delivers innovative, high-touch career coaching and programming for undergraduate and graduate students and partners closely with faculty, staff, alumni, and employers to foster a culture of professional excellence and lifelong career readiness.

The Assistant Director provides individualized and group coaching, supports impactful programming, and contributes to initiatives that strengthen the student career experience. The role combines direct student engagement with collaboration across the McIntire community. The Assistant Director serves as a generalist coach and works closely with Associate Directors, Director, and colleagues on key programs, while taking ownership of specific events, projects, or processes within their assigned areas. This position is ideal for a professional who is passionate about student success and finds purpose in helping students discover confidence, clarity, and direction in their career journeys.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one and group career coaching on career exploration, job and internship search strategies, networking, interviewing, and offer evaluation.
• Design and facilitate workshops, classroom sessions, and panels that enhance students' career readiness and professional communication skills.
• Support programming and communication for designated student populations (e.g., second-year, upper-year, or specialty master's students) in collaboration with other team members.
• Collaborate with the Employer Relations team to ensure student preparation aligns with recruiting processes, employer expectations, and market trends.
• Manage the Career Peer Coach Program by recruiting, training, and supervising 6-7 student workers.
• Partner with faculty, alumni, and student organizations to promote engagement with career development opportunities.
• Contribute to the management and enhancement of MyMcIntire, ensuring career-related content is well-organized, relevant, and accessible.
• Support CCS marketing, social media, and communication efforts that encourage student engagement.
• Coordinate and assist with workshops, signature programs, and career-related events throughout the academic year.
• Track and analyze coaching engagement, event participation, and student outcomes to support continuous improvement and reporting.
• Stay informed about evolving recruiting practices, employer needs, and best practices in business career education.
• Team and Collaboration - the Assistant Director will work closely with the CCS coaching team, Associate Directors, Director, the Employer Relations team, and academic program leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality service across all student populations. Each member of the CCS team contributes to McIntire's mission of preparing students to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.

The Assistant Director will also contribute to one or more concentration areas aligned with team needs and individual strengths, which may include:

• COMMence Course Support: Collaborate with Associate Director and Director to deliver professional development content for incoming second-year students.
• Marketing, Branding, and Social Media: Support CCS communication strategy, including newsletters, digital marketing, and MyMcIntire updates.
• Alumni Relations and Engagement: Assist with student-alumni initiatives such as mentoring, panels, and networking programs.
• Workshops and Program Design: Contribute to the creation and facilitation of workshops and programming to address evolving career development needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree required.
• Experience: 2+ years relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, student affairs, business or higher education is preferred.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to both large and small groups, both in-person and online.
• Ability to manage multiple projects (multi-task), solid planning and organizational skills and a high degree of quality and attention to detail is critical.
• Availability to work evenings and occasional weekends as necessary (some career-related programs are conducted after 5:00pm).
• Proficiency with career management and communication tools (e.g., 12Twenty, Handshake, Salesforce, MS 365 Suite, Canva, and social media platforms).

The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and a passion for helping students develop personally and professionally. We expect this person to be comfortable with, and able to address the emotional needs and stresses of highly driven students while demonstrating a high degree of professionalism in all work settings.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000 - $67,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule, with additional on-site presence as needed, after required in-person training and in accordance with UVA's remote work guidelines.

About UVA and the Community

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The position will remain open until filled.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0079194. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter - must be included to be considered. Cover letter should include your interest in the position and how your relevant experience pertains to this position.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Contact

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, fak3ph@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.