Experiential Learning Program Manager

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization: 830101 - Career Center Admin

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Experiential Learning Program Manager provides advanced professional oversight and planning for the development, implementation, and delivery of one or more programs, services, or activities within a department. May supervise professional staff. May assist in training lower level staff.

Additional Department Summary: Provides individual and group advisement for students interested in experiential learning by developing and facilitating innovative workshops and programming. Serves as point person for students in the Capstone College of Nursing and distance learners. Advises students on resume preparation and development, professional correspondence, interviewing skills, job search strategies, employer research, informational interviewing, and networking. Collaborates with other program managers in order to maximize the delivery of programs, resources, and services for all client populations and works with other related staff in order to enhance career development and employment services for students. Participates in regional and national professional organizations and conferences related to the mission and services of The Career Center. Facilitates career choice through self-assessment and resources.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience; OR Master's degree.

Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of career development, experiential education and assessment. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with campus partners and other stakeholders. Creative ability to think outside the norm of traditional career paths. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Excellent computer skills. Strong organization and written skills. Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in student personnel, human resources, counseling, higher education, communications, or a related field. Career services experience. Knowledge of and qualification to administer career assessments.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.