Assistant Director of Career and Internship Services, College of Engineering [R0148937]

Assistant Director of Career and Internship Services, College of Engineering

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Director of Career and Internship Services, College of Engineering.

Role of the Position

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the College of Engineering, the Assistant Director of Career and Internship Services oversees all aspects of the College's Career Services Center. The position balances student-facing and employer-facing responsibilities while aligning with UNLV's workforce development and career-readiness initiatives.

The Assistant Director counsels engineering and computer science students and alumni on career readiness, internship pathways, and professional development. The role coordinates the College's industry mentoring program, organizes training workshops and career forums, and collaborates with the Director of Student Success to deliver tailored development programs. The position also expands student access to employment opportunities through job posting systems, mentoring platforms, and participation in both College-level and campus-wide career fairs, while supervising student workers who assist in service delivery.

In collaboration with UNLV Career Services and the Office of Workforce Development, the Assistant Director builds and maintains long-term partnerships with local, regional, and national employers in engineering and technology fields. The position promotes employer engagement through career fairs, networking events, on-campus recruiting, and sponsorships of student projects and professional programs. The Assistant Director ensures consistent follow-up, gathers employer feedback, and fosters inclusive hiring practices that support diverse and equitable career pathways for students.

Working closely with central Career Services staff, the Assistant Director ensures College of Engineering students are well represented in campus-wide initiatives, provides regular reports on career and internship outcomes, and serves on College and Departmental Advisory Boards. The College of Engineering, established in 1957, enrolls over 3,900 students across multiple disciplines, including electrical, computer, mechanical, civil, and construction engineering, computer science, engineering technology, and cybersecurity.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor 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 five years of experience in higher education or business development role. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5-7 years progressively responsible experience in higher education career services, college recruiting, consulting, training and development, business development or relationship building and customer service role.

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

Perks & Programs

How to Apply

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, 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 Kass Moore, Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on November 15, 2025. 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 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.

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.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Title IX Statement

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to : Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone : (702) 895-4055; Email : titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone :