Job Information
University of Utah Career Advancement Manager, PT MBA Programs in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 05/06/2024
Requisition Number PRN14809N
Job Title Manager, Administration
Working Title Career Advancement Manager, PT MBA Programs
Job Grade F
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 19
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
We will create a schedule that aligns with both parties’ needs, with possible schedule adaptations to attend student-facing events.
This job is considered “essential.” Therefore, it is required that the employee work on campus, in person.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00033 - Executive Education
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $30 - $40 /Hour
Close Date 06/28/2024
Job Summary
The David Eccles School of Business is seeking a Career Advancement Manager to deliver, maintain, and further develop an existing comprehensive and innovative career coaching program, set of resources, data, and events. The target audience is students and alumni in the three part-time MBA programs (Executive MBA , Professional MBA (evening), and MBA Online). This includes program management working with the coaching vendor and team to ensure effective coaching for professional development, career advancement, job search, and entrepreneurship.
The ideal candidate will possess an “entrepreneurial vision” and a strong understanding of executive and career coaching, career paths, issues, and extensive knowledge of the employment market and corporate hiring practices. This individual will also assist with implementing the relationship development plan aimed at increasing employment opportunities for students and alumni through career coaching, matching and articulating employment opportunities and promoting networking and recruiting opportunities.
This job is considered “essential.” Therefore, it is required that the employee work on campus, in person.
Responsibilities
Program Management & Development
Manage relationship with coaching vendor to maintain a productive relationship, service level agreement, high coaching satisfaction levels, and accurate data about coaching usage, coaching sessions, and student outcomes (goal achievement)
Work with vendor to add new services, online resources, and support while ensuring a high level of anonymous coaching satisfaction surveys are completed
Ensure data in Salesforce is aligned with vendor data
Collaborate with part-time MBA teams to address any student issues or needs identified
Develop relationships with Eccles School and University key contacts to bring services, support, and job opportunities to students
Marketing
Work with program directors and marketing team to ensure the career advancement center messaging is aligned with recruiting strategies and is positioned as a key component of each MBA program
Support 3 program teams to effectively sell the value of the Career Advancement Center as a key part of the program
Proactively communicate and engage with students and alumni to share the value of the Career Advancement Center and career coaching in various media (webinars/ presentations, Canvas program courses, program brochures, student info emails, etc.
Relationship Management (Executive MBAs)
Proactively develop relationships with current Executive MBA students and coaching-eligible alumni to engage, promote coaching and progress towards career goals, and introduce to key contacts
Introduce to coaching and support them getting started when they are ready to take action
Be contact point on everything career-related
Engage at breaks and at lunch on class days (Fridays and Saturdays every other week)
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department.
Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required.
Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
The ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor’s degree
Private sector leadership experience and engagement with senior executives with people management track record (coaching, development, performance, results).
Knowledge of private, public and non-profit sectors and dynamics of the marketplace
Professional executive coaching (performance and behavioral) experience with C-level executives, senior management, and high-potential leaders
Experience coaching and developing senior executives and middle management, and individual performers (exempt professional staff) to build leadership and management competency, advance internally, and achieve measurable business results.
Program or product management experience with a track record of measurable results
Preference for and track record of successful relationship building
Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with vendor, variety of students at all career levels including diverse students and alumni, faculty and Eccles/ university colleagues
A client-oriented attitude, fantastic customer service ethic, and high expectations for quality.
A warm and friendly personality and a highly developed sense of empathy and humor.
Preferences:
An MBA or other business master’s degree is preferred
8+ years of post-college relationship management and leadership experience, preferably in a corporate setting
The ability to work independently in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
Demonstrated success in prospect and client/ student engagement with strong results in motivating people to take action
Private sector track record of measurable, bottom-line business results
Demonstrated knowledge of the dynamics and challenges of the business marketplace
Approach responsibilities of position proactively in a self-sufficient way
Experience with Salesforce a plus
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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