GENERAL PURPOSE:To function as a Career Consultant for the Simon School¿s Benet Career Management Center for the Master¿s Programs. The Career Consultant for MS candidates will be one of several job search coaches and trainers for MS students enrolled in any of the school¿s one-year Specialized Masters Programs. Special focus in this role will be on students enrolled in the MS program in Business Analytics. The role involves career coaching, career programming, tracking student progress, and assisting with business development on behalf of MS candidates.RESPONSIBILITIES:Coach MS candidates individually or in groups on job search skills (55%)
Part of team that develops and offers career development programming on a 12- month annual cycle.
Plan, organize and execute career-related events as needed, on or off campus as required, toward providing maximum student preparedness and participation to improve employment outcomes results.
Develop, promote, and deliver a variety of group activities and programs that meet student job search needs.
Design and conduct workshops and presentations relevant to students¿ concentrations
Collaborate with Benet Center team, faculty, and student clubs to provide high quality programming to candidates
Engage in on-going assessment of programs to continuously improve and personalize Benet Center programs for the MS candidates
Meet with prospective students, virtually and in person.
Onboard incoming students.
With team and Student Benet Career Peers Provide on-going career consulting to assist students with their career development/job search process
Help students clarify their career goals using coaching meetings and assessment tools
Develop and critique candidates¿ resumes, cover letters, email correspondence and target lists
Teach a two-pronged job search strategy (U.S. and home country)
Conduct and critique mock interviews
Identify and disseminate resources and develop career strategies relevant to each candidate
Conduct on-going outreach to students using print, personal and electronic media; track contacts and report activities
Guide students with research of functions, companies, and industries, helping identify where they could work, worldwide
Coach and guide candidates in networking
Identify and disseminate resources and strategies relevant to the candidates¿ career interests
Consult and coach candidates on job or internship offers
Track employment outcomes (20%)
Track assigned student progress throughout job search and keep detailed spreadsheet and advising and referral notes in SimonWorks and OneNote.
Conduct outreach to students post-graduation to follow up on career progress and present opportunities as identified.
Using personal outreach and social media in the U.S., China and other locations globally.
Provide relevant documentation by individual to satisfy employment reporting requirements according to MBA CSEA standards for reporting Specialty Master¿s employment outcomes.
Business development (20%)
Work independently and with Corporate Development team on bringing companies that hire MS students to campus, and facilitating alumni virtual networking, presentations or interviewing.
Accountable for reaching out to a set # of corporate contacts each week to build network and advance student progress.
Other duties as assigned (5%)
Assist with management of 6 student workers focused on Accounting/Finance candidates and delivering Finance related career content.
Assist with online and print promotional activities for CMC
Serve as liaison to Admissions for CMC for MS candidate selection
Staff meetings and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor¿s Degree required; Masters or MBA preferred
Five or more years relevant work experience in business, business analytics, finance, student advising, career services, recruiting, staffing or other similar area required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven ability to develop, deliver, and assess career-relevant workshops, presentations, and special events/programs
Demonstrated organizational, communication, interpersonal, presentation, customer service, and technology skills to effectively manage the numbers and diverse backgrounds of the candidates
Team building, people skills, judgment and discretion are important
Analytical skills and technology experience to assist in analyzing MS data and reports and research employment/employer materials, websites, job databases, and print media
Experience coaching job candidates and providing educational/training programs, preferably within a higher education context
Commitment to helping to develop others and their careers
Intermediate Excel or higher
Ability to read, write and speak Mandarin a plus, as is experience living or working in Asia
Must be able to travel within the U.S. and internationally
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University¿s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create ¿ and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.How To ApplyAll applicants must apply online.EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/DisabledPay RangePay Range: $60,431 - $84,603 AnnuallyThe referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.Apply for Job
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