Associate Director, Graduate Career Coaching

Associate Director, Graduate Career Advancement

The Associate Director, Graduate Career Advancement provides guidance in areas of personal and professional development for students in the MBA programs and other assigned graduate business program(s) and facilities. Moreover, the Associate Director, Career Services oversees the planning, development, and administration of career and employment assistance programs for students.

Core Job Functions

• Career Advancement

Contributes to the long-range planning and goals of the department.

Provides individual career and professional development coaching to graduate business students and alumni 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.

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

Assists in teaching two sections of Management Career courses per semester (class formats may include : online / asynchronous, online / synchronous, or in-person) using uniformly created lesson plans, syllabi, assignments, presentations, and learning management site.

Develops on-camera principles and strategies for video delivery, highlighting student talents (video interviewing and resumes) as well as Career Center accomplishments.

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.