Assistant Director of Career Services

Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc.
  • Lincoln, NE
    12 days ago

    Job Description

    We're looking for an Assistant Director of Career Services to help lead our career services operations and drive graduate employment outcomes. This role combines hands-on career coaching with operational leadership--you'll work directly with students and graduates while also training and developing our career services team.

    You'll partner with the Director of Career Services to oversee day-to-day operations, manage staff, and ensure we're meeting placement goals. This is a role for someone who can balance strategic thinking with execution, and who thrives in an environment where results matter.

    Responsibilities of an Assistant Director of Career Services

    • Support the Director of Career Services in managing department operations and achieving placement targets
    • Train, develop, and supervise career services support staff
    • Provide one-on-one career coaching and job search assistance to students and graduates
    • Delivery of workshops on resume writing, interviewing, and professional development
    • Build and maintain relationships with local employers to create job opportunities
    • Develop a pipeline of qualified job opportunities aligned with graduate skills and training
    • Plan and execute on-campus job fairs, employer presentations, and recruiting events
    • Track graduate employment outcomes and maintain contact until successful placement
    • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with accreditation standards
    • Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to support student and graduate success

    Requirements of an Assistant Director of Career Services

    • 2+ years of relevant Career Services experience
    • Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
    • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding placement goals
    • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
    • Strong communication skills--comfortable presenting to groups and building relationships
    • Operational mindset with strong organizational and project management abilities
    • Experience training and developing staff
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn new technology platforms quickly
    • Results-driven with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

    Why Join Us

    This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on graduate career outcomes while developing your leadership skills. You'll work in a dynamic environment where your contributions shape both individual success stories and departmental performance.

    Full-Time Benefits

    • Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Life and Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) with Company Match
    • Paid Time Off and Holidays
    • Growth Opportunities

    About Us

    For 80 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, Information Technology.

    Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

    • Email: careers@lincolntech.edu
    • Website: www.lincolntech.edu/careers

    30-22440 - Asst Director Career Services-13004

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLincoln, NE

    Skills

    • Accreditation Standardsunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Career Counselingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Contact Managementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Job Fairsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Sales Pipelineunmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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