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Indiana University · 1 month ago

Director of Graduate Career Coaching (Program Management Specialist)

Bloomington, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$82K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

Indiana University is a nationally ranked academic institution home to one of the nation's top Master of Public Affairs programs. The Director of Graduate Career Coaching provides strategic leadership in launching a new career coaching program for O'Neill's graduate degrees, managing budgets, resources, and partnerships to enhance student success.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manages the program's budget and resources to scale services effectively and cost-efficiently, while applying advanced problem-solving and independent judgment to address complex, evolving needs

Delivers 1-on-1 and group coaching, leads events and workshops, supervises part-time staff and mentors, and cultivates partnerships with faculty, employers, alumni, and development teams

Uses data to guide decision-making and ensure measurable program impact

Establishes short-term business plans and long-term operational objectives, including managing project timelines/deliverables and developing resource plans for multi-project/multi-phase career coaching initiatives

Makes budgetary recommendations/proposals based on resource needs and ensures cost containment

Researches and stays up to date on new industry standards, technologies, policies, and procedures; responsible for the implementation of new protocols/procedures to address business needs

Coaches O'Neill graduate students and designs workshops, seminars, and webinars on career planning, resume/cover letter reviews, interviewing, career transitioning, networking, and job search strategies

Supervises part-time coaches, graduate assistants, and identifies and coordinates industry specific career mentors

Builds partnerships with employers and alumni for internships, post-graduation employment, and mentoring programs

Proactively supports evening/weekend events, recruiting, orientations, and travel for conferences/workshop

Provides project oversight and leadership. Influences organizational outcomes that often spans across units/teams and functional areas

Provides guidance and support to junior-level peers

Implements the organization's strategic vision and direction by developing, initiating, and/or supporting new programs and services, creating annual work plans, and operating within a board-approved balanced budget

Ensures the maintenance of effective office management, financial management, record-keeping, and equipment and software

Plans, directs and implements programs or events, including developing branding strategy and targeting audiences for these events

Oversees or represents the program in communications to program participants, supporting institutions, collaborators in other units, community partners, vendors, and the public

Troubleshoots and resolves issues and programs

Provides mechanisms, training, and advice on a variety of issues such as budget management software and advanced strategies for timely spending of grant funds

Oversees research and academic activities budgets for programs. Identifies funding requirements and funding sources to ensure adequate resources to sustain program goals. Leads grant writing

Evaluates the performance of lower-level staff, recommends development and performance plans, promotions, and disciplinary action, and is accountable for consistent administration of university policies

Keeps abreast of best practices to create and implement policies and procedures that deliver a quality program experience

Qualification

Career coachingProgram managementData-driven decision makingBudget managementAdvanced problem-solvingProfessionalismDependabilityWritten communicationVerbal communicationTime managementFlexibilityInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree

5 years in career services, business, human resources, counseling or related field

Proficient in written and verbal communication skills

Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Highly thorough and dependable

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Possesses a high degree of initiative

Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents

Preferred

1 year of management experience in related field

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of principles, practices, procedures, and skills necessary to perform in profession or area of specialization

Advanced understanding of organizational technologies and practices

Ability to identify and resolve increasingly complex problems/issues/assignments

Advanced problem-solving skills and techniques and ability to resolve unclear situations, utilizing expertise in specialized field

Ability to exercise sound judgment and apply expert analysis techniques to make decisions

Ability to set priorities and/or sequence of tasks to achieve objectives with minimal oversight

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance paid by IU

Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting

Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year

Generous paid time off plans

Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Company

Indiana University

Glassdoor4.1

Indiana University looked for ways to promote innovation while assisting students in building better futures.

Founded in 1820

Bloomington, Indiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.iu.edu

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