Career Coach & Associate Director, Graduate Career Advancement

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Core Job Summary

The Associate Director, Graduate Career Advancement provides guidance in areas of personal and professional development for graduate students in assigned graduate business program(s).

Moreover, the Associate Director, Career Services oversees the planning, development, and administration of career and employment assistance programs for students in collaboration with the other Career Coaches.

Core Job Functions

Career Advancement

• Contributes to the long-range planning and goals of the department.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
• Assists with collection and reporting of career outcomes for compliance and rankings.
• May supervise other staff and/or student employees.

Career Coaching

• Provides individual career and professional development coaching to graduate business students regarding career planning and job searches, including self-assessment, resume (written and video) and cover letter review, interview preparation, professional skills development, and career research and options.
• Demonstrates technology and career platforms to optimize students' outcomes at finding employment.
• Leverages data to help department achieve student employment goals.

Business Development and Community Relations

• Partners with local and national organizations and employers to develop full-time employment, internship, or professional development opportunities for students and alumni in the non-profit, certified

Additional information

B-corp, government, healthcare, sustainability financial services firms, consulting firms, technology, real estate industry and the Miami startup ecosystem, among others.

• Supports mentoring and experiential learning initiatives.
• Partners with cross campus partners such as undergraduate career advancement
• Supports events to facilitate networking opportunities with employers and build student communication skills and self-confidence.

Teaching

• May assist in teaching a Management Career course (class formats may include: online/ asynchronous, online/synchronous, or in-person) using uniformly created lesson plans, syllabi, assignments, presentations, and learning management site.
• Utilize career coaching skills to build relationships with students in your classes through assignment feedback, grading, and in-class activities.
• Utilize instructional technology to create an effective and engaging learning environment.

Marketing and Brand Awareness

Develops resources and relevant career development materials for departmental web portal.

• Participates in the creation of handouts, marketing materials, and other resources.

Data Management

• Gathers and reviews outcomes data for graduate students in accordance with CSEA audit standards.
• Analyzes and reports auditable data to rankings and accreditation groups.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Departmental Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related business field. MBA or Master's degree preferred.

Certification and Licensing

• Coaching certification is preferred

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Knowledge of business and management principles and professional business etiquette.
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset with ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude with strong written communication and editing skills
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

Additional information

• The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.
• With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.
• We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.
• Job Status: Full time
• Employee Type: Staff