Director of Boler Professional Development Program

Director of Boler Professional Development Program

Job Title Director of Boler Professional Development Program

Summary

The Boler Professional Development Program ( BPD ) is a signature initiative of the Boler College of Business, designed to equip students with the essential professional skills needed for career success. The Director of BPD is responsible for leading the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of the program, ensuring that students graduate with strong professional and career competencies. BPD includes a set of courses, events, and activities in which students will be required to participate during their four-year undergraduate degree program.

This position is a full time, 12-month position and will report to the Associate Dean of the Boler College of Business. As the duties outlined below illustrate, consistent coordination with the JCU Center for Career Services and integration with the Onward student success platform will also be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses in the Boler Professional Development ( BPD ) Program.
• Ensure that the Boler Professional Development Program aligns with the university standards for professional development across all colleges.
• Maintain a record of student participation in program courses, events, and activities, while monitoring student completion of program requirements for graduation. Provide substitutions or options for students who transfer, study abroad, or work in full-time internships for a semester. Meet with non-traditional students to determine their needs and placement within the program.
• Manage external web-based career support programs and services specific to BPD (e.g., Suitable, Handshake, Canvas, etc.).
• Coordinate with Integrated Marketing and Communications to develop print materials and web presence for the program.
• Work with professional and faculty advisors to ensure appropriate knowledge of program specifics.
• Work with the Dean’s Office, faculty, the Center for Career Services, and employers to ensure program objectives continue to meet the needs of students preparing for internships and full-time positions.
• Publicize program events and activities.
• Hire, train, and manage staff needed to support the program, including professional coaches, graduate assistants, and student workers.
• Collaborate with the Center for Career Services on employer engagement efforts for BPD , including establishing a coordinated approach to outreach, programming, and tracking.
• Manage Boler Employer Partners for special activities and events afforded to them.
• Maintain relationships and coordinate with Career Services to engage Boler Employer Recruiters for special events on and off campus.
• Coordinate third-party providers and volunteers assisting in the delivery of program events and activities.
• Coordinate with other areas of the university (e.g., Academic Success Center, Center for Career Services) to maintain a menu of events and activities for professional development of students as part of the university’s Onward student success platform.
• Act as a liaison with Career Services to ensure maximum leveraging of university resources for the professional development of all Boler students.
• In collaboration with the Center for Career Services, participate in the broader development of career services activities on campus to engage students in opportunities to gather career-related information.
• Collaborate with the Student Success Center and other areas as the university builds out a career ecosystem within the Onward student success platform.
• Work with the Boler Associate Dean to plan programming and schedule sessions/ courses.
• Manage the BPD operating budget.
• Develop and report program performance and efficacy metrics annually.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Human Resources, or related field.
• Three to five years of experience in a human resource office or other job/career-related position, or college career center.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with college students.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Excellent…