Senior Director, Tippie Undergraduate Career Services

Education Requirement

• Master’s degree in business administration, education, or other related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications 

• Experience (typically three to five years) in recruiting and/or career coaching and placement, including proactively sourcing employer opportunities, regular outreach to new and existing employers, and providing direct referrals into organizations on behalf of students.
• Knowledge of undergraduate level hiring, timelines, trends, and best practices.
• Demonstrated constructive and collaborative relationship building skills with a variety of individuals and groups including peers, leadership, and external constituents. 
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in high-volume or rapidly evolving service environments.
• Demonstrated skills in data collection, analysis, management, and program assessment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience developing professional communications such as employer outreach messages, student-facing resources, and presentations.
• Ability to travel occasionally. Valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education.
• Knowledge of and working proficiency with social media including LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. 
• Knowledge of and/or experience with career services systems such as Handshake, Salesforce, CRM, database tools, or equivalent.
• Experience teaching or training related to professional development.

Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Josh Gulick at joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position. Pay Level 6A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.