The Assistant Director for Career Exploration Counseling will lead and coordinate various experiential learning and career exploration events, provide comprehensive career counseling, and collaborate with campus partners to enhance student career readiness. This role involves supervising graduate assistants and interns, contributing to curriculum development, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Exploration Center.
Why should YOU consider a career with Career Discovery and Success?
- Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers
- You’ll work with a dynamic and collaborative team in the heart of our beautiful campus
- Competitive employee benefits + state retirement plan
- Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
- Generous leave policies (including paid parental leave!)
- You’ll drive programming that supports students in gaining valuable career experience.
About Career Discovery and Success:
Career Discovery and Success believes career development occurs in all facets of the student experience, and that all students are entitled to comprehensive, high-quality career services that supports career decision-making, academic planning, the development of and articulation of career competencies, and connections with industry opportunities.
Our mission is to support positive career outcomes for students by offering the best career services experience to our students, faculty, staff, employer partners and alumni through innovative services, support, and engagement. This mission and belief support our vision to be an office of career services excellence that empowers everyone across the University landscape to integrate career development everywhere across the student experience, while inspiring others through our work within the field.
The cornerstone of our mission and vision are our values, which connect to those of the University. We value individual growth and development, diversity and inclusion of thought and culture, collaborative innovation, mutual respect, integrity, and stewardship. These values guide us in the strategic pursuit to live our mission and envisioned purpose.
Auburn University is more than just an institution; it’s a vibrant community where real people come together to make a difference. Our commitment to students, employees, communities, and our world runs deep, and it’s reflected in every corner of our campus and beyond.
- Life-Changing Impact: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Whether it’s groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, administrative operations or community outreach, every effort contributes to positive change. We’re not just clocking in; we’re making a lasting difference in the lives of others.
- How We Support You: Auburn cares for its greatest assets—its employees. Generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a supportive work environment make it a place where you can thrive. From health insurance to retirement plans, we’ve got you covered. Learn more about how we support employees by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.
- Come and Stay: The median length of employment for an Auburn employee is 10 years. That’s because Auburn invests in its people. We’re not a revolving door; we’re a family. The Auburn Family. We grow together, learn together, and build lasting relationships.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area exudes small-town charm and warmth. With cozy traditions, excellent schools, and vibrant downtowns, it’s a place where you’ll feel at home. Plus, we’re centrally located in the Southeast with easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
