Program Manager, Career Services at UC Clermont College
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Job Overview
Under the direction of the Director of Career Services, the Program Manager supports the daily operations and strategic initiatives of UC Clermont's Career Services Center. This position coordinates career programming, employer engagement activities, workforce development initiatives, communications, events, and operational functions that advance the college's commitment to career readiness and experiential learning.
Serving as a central connector between students, faculty, staff, employers, alumni, and community partners, the Program Manager helps students discover opportunities, access campus and community resources, engage in experiential learning, and prepare for meaningful careers. Working collaboratively across the college, this position builds relationships, supports employer partnerships, coordinates departmental operations, and enhances student engagement through high-quality programs, services, and outreach.
Essential Functions
Student Support & Career Readiness
- Connect students with campus and community resources that support academic success, career readiness, experiential learning, basic needs, and personal well-being, while contributing to institutional efforts that promote student engagement, persistence, and degree completion.
- Provide initial career coaching and guidance to students by assisting with career exploration, work-based learning opportunities, career readiness and employment resources, special programs, and referrals to career services staff and campus partners, as appropriate.
- Maintain a working knowledge of Career Services programs, experiential learning opportunities, campus resources, and institutional processes to effectively assist students, make appropriate referrals, and support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of student career readiness portfolio tracking and assessment processes.
- Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, campus partners, employers, alumni, and the Career Services team to coordinate programs, connect students with opportunities, and deliver high-quality services.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information in accordance with university policies and applicable regulations.
Employer & Community Engagement
- Support and strengthen existing relationships while building new relationships with employers, workforce organizations, community agencies, alumni, and regional partners to expand career-connected learning opportunities for students.
- Coordinate employer engagement activities, including employer communications, recruiting logistics, campus visits, employer recognition initiatives, workforce development programming, and outreach that promotes employer involvement and career-connected learning opportunities for students.
Additional Essential Functions
Programs, Events & Communications
- Coordinate the planning and execution of Career Services Center programs and events, including career fairs, networking events, employer information sessions, workshops, and workforce development programming by man
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