Brown University
Program Director, Student and Career Services
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Program Director, Student and Career Services
Location: Providence, Rhode IslandBrown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world. Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays, health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more.The Program Director, Student and Career Services position directs career advising, internship, and job-related initiatives for undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni at the School of Public Health. Working closely with the Senior Associate Dean for Education, the Program Director identifies student interests and emerging public health trends and ensures the school’s career services will prepare students for productive public health careers. This position implements industry best practices and current tools for career exploration and planning, networking, interviewing, and job placement in coordination with school leadership, including academic program faculty and program administrators.This position focuses on public health-specific career guidance and is tasked with managing strong relationships with campus partners, including the School of Professional Studies (SPS), the Brown Center for Career Exploration, the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Swearer Center for Community Engagement. The Program Director builds and manages partnerships with off-campus entities, including government, industry, and nonprofits and community groups, with the goal of establishing internship opportunities and potential talent development pipelines and career paths.This position represents the Senior Associate Dean for Education on campus committees and participates in national organizations’ committees for careers and/or student affairs. The role ensures efforts to incorporate diversity, inclusion, and belonging strategies into all initiatives undertaken. The Program Director travels to represent the school in career and alumni activities, public health events, career fairs, and networking opportunities (e.g., APHA, ASPPH, ISPOR, CDC).Minimum Requirements
Education:
Master’s degree in public health or related area, with five years of experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.Experience:Higher education and public health requiredCareer advising and academic programming requiredExtensive, relevant analytical and administrative experience in an executive-level officeSupervising staff and student employeesExcellent interpersonal skills for effectively dealing with a broad range of individuals at various levels within an organizationSelf-directed and able to independently establish effective working relationships with various organizations and students, alumni, faculty, and staff at all levels of the organizationDemonstrated ability to work as both a member and leader of a teamStrong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying needs, conducting research, and developing innovative proposals, solutions, and programs.Excellent project management and office management skillsAdministrative expertise with the ability to set priorities, organize and coordinate on office operation, anticipate needs, work to deadlines, and exercise good judgment, particularly with sensitive or confidential matters.Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong editing skills for preparing correspondence, documents, reports, presentations.Demonstrated proficiency and continued interest in enhancing skills in Microsoft Office suite; scheduling software (Google preferred); Adobe Professional and other database systemsAbility to create a professional, mature, and dignified environment suitable for the schoolDemonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.Additional physical demands and working conditions:
Hybrid EligibleAll offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found
here .Application Process:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.If you have any questions you may contact
employment@brown.edu .Brown University is an E-Verify Employer and an EEO/AA employer.
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Location: Providence, Rhode IslandBrown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world. Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays, health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more.The Program Director, Student and Career Services position directs career advising, internship, and job-related initiatives for undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni at the School of Public Health. Working closely with the Senior Associate Dean for Education, the Program Director identifies student interests and emerging public health trends and ensures the school’s career services will prepare students for productive public health careers. This position implements industry best practices and current tools for career exploration and planning, networking, interviewing, and job placement in coordination with school leadership, including academic program faculty and program administrators.This position focuses on public health-specific career guidance and is tasked with managing strong relationships with campus partners, including the School of Professional Studies (SPS), the Brown Center for Career Exploration, the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Swearer Center for Community Engagement. The Program Director builds and manages partnerships with off-campus entities, including government, industry, and nonprofits and community groups, with the goal of establishing internship opportunities and potential talent development pipelines and career paths.This position represents the Senior Associate Dean for Education on campus committees and participates in national organizations’ committees for careers and/or student affairs. The role ensures efforts to incorporate diversity, inclusion, and belonging strategies into all initiatives undertaken. The Program Director travels to represent the school in career and alumni activities, public health events, career fairs, and networking opportunities (e.g., APHA, ASPPH, ISPOR, CDC).Minimum Requirements
Education:
Master’s degree in public health or related area, with five years of experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.Experience:Higher education and public health requiredCareer advising and academic programming requiredExtensive, relevant analytical and administrative experience in an executive-level officeSupervising staff and student employeesExcellent interpersonal skills for effectively dealing with a broad range of individuals at various levels within an organizationSelf-directed and able to independently establish effective working relationships with various organizations and students, alumni, faculty, and staff at all levels of the organizationDemonstrated ability to work as both a member and leader of a teamStrong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying needs, conducting research, and developing innovative proposals, solutions, and programs.Excellent project management and office management skillsAdministrative expertise with the ability to set priorities, organize and coordinate on office operation, anticipate needs, work to deadlines, and exercise good judgment, particularly with sensitive or confidential matters.Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong editing skills for preparing correspondence, documents, reports, presentations.Demonstrated proficiency and continued interest in enhancing skills in Microsoft Office suite; scheduling software (Google preferred); Adobe Professional and other database systemsAbility to create a professional, mature, and dignified environment suitable for the schoolDemonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.Additional physical demands and working conditions:
Hybrid EligibleAll offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found
here .Application Process:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.If you have any questions you may contact
employment@brown.edu .Brown University is an E-Verify Employer and an EEO/AA employer.
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