University of Minnesota
Associate Director of Career Coaching & Student Engagement
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS degree plus at least eight years of relevant experience in career services, human resources, or student affairs or Master's degree in counseling, student affairs, higher education, or a related field plus at least six years of relevant experience in career services, human resources, or student affairs
Experience leading and supervising a team of professionals
Experience aligning tactics and goals to support a strategic plan and to achieve outcomes
Experience working effectively with people with diverse identities and backgrounds
Evidence of commitment to supporting principles of equal opportunity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience delivering career coaching/counseling
Experience providing career support that is scalable and replicable to increase equitable access to career management information
Experience as a career course instructor
Superior communications skills
Experience working in a liberal arts setting
Ability to leverage data, assessment insights, and technology tools to enhance effective delivery of services and supports to diverse groups of undergraduate students
Proven ability to develop and maintain collaborative professional partnerships
Familiarity with national trends and leading practices in higher education career development and the related needs specific to Generation Z
The Associate Director for Career Coaching & Student Engagement is a key leader in supporting CLA students’ career readiness. This role has oversight of many student-facing offerings and is a member of the CLA Career Services’ Strategy Team.
The Associate Director is charged with:
Leading and managing the career coaching function which supports CLA undergraduate students and recent alumni (up to one year)
Developing and strengthening programs, services, and resources that support liberal arts student career exploration and planning aligned with CLA’s academic majors and career fields
Serving as a key leader to support student engagement across service modalities, supervising professional career coaches and overseeing the work of undergraduate peer coaches
Essential Functions
55% Career Coaching & Student Engagement Initiatives
Leadership and management of the career coaching function, including 1:1 coaching and delivery of programs and events across career fields
Drive targeted programming initiatives to meet the diverse needs of students in alignment with CLA Career Services’ strategic plan
Lead integration of career field framework across CLA Career Services initiatives
Oversee systems and processes for career coaching appointments, drop-in services, e-doc reviews, and student-facing self-service resources
Teach 1-2 sections of CLA’s career management courses each semester
Engage in assessment initiatives to understand the impact and effectiveness of service delivery
Collaborate with Career Services colleagues to leverage CLA’s Career Services learning outcomes and deliver career education equitably
Oversee efforts to leverage peer-to-peer coaching to support service delivery
Serve as liaison between CLA Career Services and academic departments
25% Supervision & Training
Supervise the career coaching team and lead a training program to ensure staff are well prepared to serve CLA’s diverse student population
Provide timely feedback to coaches to enhance their work with students
Ensure effective use of the APLUS student contact system
Develop and deliver CLA Career Champions curriculum to expand reach and advance students’ career management competency
20% CLA Career Services Leadership, Professional Development, & Service
Serve as a member of the CLA Career Services Strategy Team
Advance the team’s communication strategy with research- and literature-based content
Represent CLA Career Services at key college meetings and campus-wide events
Commitment to ongoing social justice and racial equity work
Engage in professional development in the field of student affairs and career development
Other duties as assigned
Evening and weekend hours may be required.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
To apply for this role please submit a PDF copy of the following:
Resume
Cover Letter
DEI Statement
Priority Deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024
The University recognizes and values diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience and supporting the academic mission.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to its programs and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
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BA/BS degree plus at least eight years of relevant experience in career services, human resources, or student affairs or Master's degree in counseling, student affairs, higher education, or a related field plus at least six years of relevant experience in career services, human resources, or student affairs
Experience leading and supervising a team of professionals
Experience aligning tactics and goals to support a strategic plan and to achieve outcomes
Experience working effectively with people with diverse identities and backgrounds
Evidence of commitment to supporting principles of equal opportunity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience delivering career coaching/counseling
Experience providing career support that is scalable and replicable to increase equitable access to career management information
Experience as a career course instructor
Superior communications skills
Experience working in a liberal arts setting
Ability to leverage data, assessment insights, and technology tools to enhance effective delivery of services and supports to diverse groups of undergraduate students
Proven ability to develop and maintain collaborative professional partnerships
Familiarity with national trends and leading practices in higher education career development and the related needs specific to Generation Z
The Associate Director for Career Coaching & Student Engagement is a key leader in supporting CLA students’ career readiness. This role has oversight of many student-facing offerings and is a member of the CLA Career Services’ Strategy Team.
The Associate Director is charged with:
Leading and managing the career coaching function which supports CLA undergraduate students and recent alumni (up to one year)
Developing and strengthening programs, services, and resources that support liberal arts student career exploration and planning aligned with CLA’s academic majors and career fields
Serving as a key leader to support student engagement across service modalities, supervising professional career coaches and overseeing the work of undergraduate peer coaches
Essential Functions
55% Career Coaching & Student Engagement Initiatives
Leadership and management of the career coaching function, including 1:1 coaching and delivery of programs and events across career fields
Drive targeted programming initiatives to meet the diverse needs of students in alignment with CLA Career Services’ strategic plan
Lead integration of career field framework across CLA Career Services initiatives
Oversee systems and processes for career coaching appointments, drop-in services, e-doc reviews, and student-facing self-service resources
Teach 1-2 sections of CLA’s career management courses each semester
Engage in assessment initiatives to understand the impact and effectiveness of service delivery
Collaborate with Career Services colleagues to leverage CLA’s Career Services learning outcomes and deliver career education equitably
Oversee efforts to leverage peer-to-peer coaching to support service delivery
Serve as liaison between CLA Career Services and academic departments
25% Supervision & Training
Supervise the career coaching team and lead a training program to ensure staff are well prepared to serve CLA’s diverse student population
Provide timely feedback to coaches to enhance their work with students
Ensure effective use of the APLUS student contact system
Develop and deliver CLA Career Champions curriculum to expand reach and advance students’ career management competency
20% CLA Career Services Leadership, Professional Development, & Service
Serve as a member of the CLA Career Services Strategy Team
Advance the team’s communication strategy with research- and literature-based content
Represent CLA Career Services at key college meetings and campus-wide events
Commitment to ongoing social justice and racial equity work
Engage in professional development in the field of student affairs and career development
Other duties as assigned
Evening and weekend hours may be required.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
To apply for this role please submit a PDF copy of the following:
Resume
Cover Letter
DEI Statement
Priority Deadline: Monday, November 18th, 2024
The University recognizes and values diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience and supporting the academic mission.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to its programs and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
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