Assistant Director Of Career & Life Design, UNLV Career And Life Design, Office Of Career Services And Workforce Development [r0150928]

Assistant Director of Career & Life Design

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Director of Career & Life Design, UNLV Career and Life Design, Office of Career Services and Workforce Development [R0150928].

Role of the Position

The Assistant Director of Career & Life Design reports to the Director of Career and Life Design as a key member of the UNLV Career Services and Workforce Development unit in UNLV Academic Affairs. This position is an integral part of a university-wide CS&WD hub that is deploying a networked "career everywhere" model to advance the career readiness and career mobility for all UNLV students and alumni through their lifecycle.

The Assistant Director leads and manages a growing team of full-time Career and Life Design Specialists (CLDS), graduate assistants, and student workers in UNLV Career Services. These are the unit's primary student-facing representatives who provide career coaching, career and professional development programming, and workshops, events, and activities that support student career success.

Essential duties for the Assistant Director include:

• Training, supervision, and management of the CLDS team, as well as facilitating the team's and professional development.
• Active participation in student-facing career and life design coaching and the creation and facilitation of career-oriented group presentations, trainings and programming.
• Oversee and manage team scheduling, meetings, and career-related events and workshops.
• Providing strategic support to the CLDS team, the CS&WD team, and reporting on key CLDS achievements to the DCLD.

All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. This position shall collaborate with the Executive Director to set annual goals that align with Top Tier initiatives and SVPAA mission and identify and track core metrics to assess success. Like all AA leaders, this position plays a crucial role in enrollment growth, removing barriers to student success, ensuring inclusive and equitable access to resources, working to eliminate achievement gaps, and providing outstanding services and support to students across the lifecycle. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will meaningfully contribute to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career-ready student success that leads to timely graduation.

As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the university's core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces inclusion to promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests. Administrative faculty positions, especially those in leadership roles, require some evening and/or weekend work and occasional travel.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 3-5 years progressively responsible experience in higher education: career services, college recruiting, consulting, training and development role; and 1-3 years of supervisory experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and 5-7 years progressively responsible experience in higher education: career services, college recruiting, consulting, training and development role; and 3-5 years of supervisory experience.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Benefits of Working at UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including: paid time off, sick leave, and holidays; excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision; comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard.
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.

How to Apply

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on March 30, 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at the Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Candidates

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, "R0150928" in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Profile of the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at http://www.unlv.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations,