Assistant Director, Professional Development

Position Overview

The Eller College of Management's Undergraduate Programs Office is seeking a professional with effective leadership and communication skills to join the team as an Assistant Director for Professional Development. The Assistant Director for Professional Development manages a team of professional Career Coaches as they support students with career coaching and professional development related programming. The Assistant Director plays a pivotal role in leading team initiatives that support the achievement of desired academic and career outcomes including the overall student experience.

The position is in‑person, although flexible work options may be available by working with the supervisor. Events and programs will require both virtual and in‑person coordination capabilities. Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona is a leading business school in the United States. The Eller College of Management is highly ranked among undergraduate business programs by the U.S. News & World Report, and is known for its specialties in management information systems, entrepreneurship, and social innovation.

• Program Oversight and Career Services Delivery
  • Oversees the day‑to‑day delivery of career development programs, including workshops, career education, and student‑facing services. Monitors service demands, prioritizes work, delegates responsibilities across the team to ensure consistent, high quality execution of programming that supports career readiness, internship, attainment, and employment outcomes.
  • Provides individual and group advising to students regarding experiential learning; supports the Director in developing and facilitating innovative workshops; assists with managing, developing, and promoting experiential learning resources available through the Professional Development Center.
  • Facilitates placement of students in positions related to their academic major.
  • Promotes the accessibility of experiential learning postings as well as experiential learning job‑search strategies.
  • Conducts outreach to current/prospective students to promote benefits of experiential learning.
  • Facilitates instruction of the career management course.
  • Guides students by conducting resume/cover letter critiques and job‑search strategies and providing guidance regarding application procedures and university recognition.
• Staff Supervision and Team Management
  • Manages a team of Career Coaches; supports hiring and training; provides guidance and performance monitoring related to career management initiatives resulting in internship and full‑time placement rates.
  • Researches, utilizes, and trains staff on internship/job search strategies such as career fairs, social media outlets, online job boards, networking groups, and other resources for job/internship leads.
  • Provides Career Coaching team training on the skills necessary to be successful with coaching and placing students.
  • Provides trainings and workshops to fellow staff members to ensure objectives are being met.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Works closely with the Assistant Dean, Director, Advising team, Career Coaches, Professional Development Center, and Academic Departments to ensure the program achieves its full potential while meeting the needs of students.
  • Collaborates with academic departments to effectively market experiential learning through outreach programming (i.e., Career Immersion Day).
  • Collaborates with employers on experiential learning programs and events and supports PDC leadership team with initiatives as needed.
• Assessment, Operations and Resource Management
  • Oversees the collection, maintenance, and analysis of student database regarding career interests. Compiles statistical information for recruiting annual report.
  • Monitors program effectiveness, student engagement, and employment outcomes using data and reporting tools. Addresses operational issues and escalates to the Director as needed.

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