ASO DIR, Career Services Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=534250&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 534250 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Executive/Director/Management Department: 17200400 - BA-CAREER SERVICES OFFICE Classification Title: Associate Director, Career Services Job Description: MBA Career Coaching:Serve as a key point of contact for a select population of MBA students in providing one-on-one career planning, advising, and coaching assistance. This includes, but not limited to, career development/job search strategy planning and monitoring, resume and cover letter critiquing, mock interview critiquing, career assessment assistance, and job/internship offer negotiation assistance. The Associate Director will also be responsible and accountable for the direct placement of MBA students into internships and/or full-time job opportunities. This will be accomplished by ensuring proactive job applications are being executed by the student into such areas as HIREWarrington, job boards of both national career fairs and local UF Career Fairs, company job boards and other independent job boards that are available. He/she will maintain updated records of meetings with business students, to include such things as students’ career advancement activities, employment activities, networking contacts and all information related to the student’s career development. This also includes gathering, tracking, and ensuring that students complete first-destination/employment surveys, and that internship and full-time employment data is captured in HIREWarrington. Creation of Career Development Presentations:Create and conduct engaging career workshops and presentations that empower business students with the essential skills and knowledge for professional growth and success. Ability to effectively convey valuable information on topics ranging from resume building, interview preparation, networking strategies, career development, and other pertinent career development strategies. Continuously assess and adapt workshop content based on student feedback and industry trends to ensure relevance and effectiveness in addressing the evolving needs of internship and full-time job seekers. MBA Employer Relations:He/she will support Employer Relations team by assisting in providing MBA targeted employers and alumni with information on available employer services. Collaborate with Employer Relations team to engage with employers to facilitate their participation in career-related programming for students such as workshops, panels, events, and conferences. Work with Employer Relations team to implement programs and events to connect MBA students with industry. Keep Employer Relations team informed and updated regarding new and existing employer and alumni relationships aimed at increasing internship and employment opportunities for students. Expected Salary: $68,000 - $73,000, commensurate with experience. Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications: + The successful candidate is required to possess 6-plus years of professional work experience, preferably in a corporate/private sector setting. The ideal candidate will have professional work experience in functional areas such as university/college level career services, corporate recruiting, human resources, talent acquisition, training and development, consulting. + Possess a strong career development and job placement mindset who is constantly motivated by maximizing the career journey of our MBA students. + An MBA/MS degree is required. + Highly proficient with web-based technology and data analytics and data visualization tools and resources, with the ability to extract, organize, and analyze data, resulting in the ability to define the data story and provide valuable recommendations and courses of action. + Ability to design highly effective presentations and workshops combined with the confidence to deliver them to both large and small audiences and key stakeholders. + Strong customer focus (ability to listen attentively to students, recruiters, and stakeholders, with the ability to understand and respond positively to their requests) is required. + Strong project management skills, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. + An entrepreneurial orientation, proven track record of taking initiative and making things happen (i.e. self-starter; sense of ownership for the role) + Excellent resume, interviewing, and job search marketing plan skills + Strong understanding of MBA and overall business degree career paths and management level career issues. In-depth understanding of the college recruiting employment market and corporate hiring practices/process. + Ability to work under pressure, with the flexibility to respond to changing priorities and fluctuating workloads + Strong organizational work skills, defining tasks, prioritizing assignments, and following through on all projects independently + Strong interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence. + Evidence of being relationship-driven with the proven ability to establish rapport with students, faculty/staff, and recruiters. + Track record of successfully collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders. + Strategic thinker that has solved complex problems and enacted positive change in a large organization. Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Health Assessment Required:No Advertised: 16 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 16 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time