| Location | Knoxville, TN |
Reporting to the Director of Professional and Career Development, the Career Development Manager position facilitates professional development and business communication opportunities for Haslam College of Business (HCB) undergraduate students. In particular, the Career Development Manager supervises the Career Development Coordinator and the Business Communication Studio Coordinator This requires considerable judgment and appropriate problem-solving approaches with independent authority to make core decisions regarding student development initiatives. This role will lead the strategic design and development of student-focused programs and services that will expand the professional development of HCB students. As part of these services, the PDC coordinators will supervise and train student workers, graduate assistants, or peer mentors. This position may meet individually and in groups with students. The position is part of the PCD leadership team that leads strategic planning and oversight.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
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Required Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree in education, Counseling, Business, English or related field
Experience:
Minimum of five years' full-time experience in education, preferably in a university setting. Graduate assistantship experience counts as .5 FTE.
At least three years' experience working with students, employees or clients in 1:1 setting or teaching environment.
Program development and assessment experience.
Familiarity with business communication (ie: resumes, cover letters, executive summaries)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to lead a team and supervise professional staff.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain working relationships and build professional networks.
Ability to be adaptable and flexible
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Ability to ability to advocate for students from all backgrounds with a proven commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated ability to set and achieve goals. Be results driven.
Program and/or curriculum design and development
Proven ability to develop and execute outcomes and assessment plans to improve program delivery
Knowledge of course technology (ie: Canvas, Blackboard)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Experience working with undergraduate business students preferred.
Curriculum development experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of Career Services software (i.e.: CSO, Handshake, Simplicity, 12Twenty)
Knowledge of Gallup Clifton Strengths
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Compensation and Benefits
Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before [DATE]
About The College/Department/Division:
The Center for Student Engagement creates innovative opportunities for students to build connections and create community through meaningful involvement, personal development, and co-curricular learning to enhance their volunteer experience.
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