Manager, Career Studio Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Manager, Career Studio
Regular Full-Time
Staff
Standish, ME, US
11 days ago

Requisition ID:

1969
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is seeking a dynamic Manager for our Career Studio! To be fully considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position supports the Career Studio by managing career studio operations; counsels students on career readiness; provides career planning through critical career platforms; offers advising and support; and serves as a versatile member of the career studio.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
Experience developing student programming preferred
A minimum of two-to-three years of experience working with students in a higher education setting related to academic advising, student support service, and/or career exploration

DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE POSITION

Manages Career Studio operations by: Developing and maintaining a positive and supportive relationship with students, faculty, and staff, that welcomes them to our learning community and ensures a consistent student-support resource
Developing and maintaining employer relations with our external community employers and partners as it relates to employment opportunities
Assisting students with identification of long term goals and career plans
Collaborating and working closely with multiple departments/offices throughout campus, including but not limited to Academic Affairs, Advancement, Admissions, Athletics, Campus Life, Financial Aid, Registrar’s Office, etc. to maximize the student experience
Communicating with department chairs/program directors on student/degree program matters as appropriate, staying current on all curriculum changes/requirements
Engaging in classroom presentations and campus programming (in-person and online)
Conducting planned programs for outreach to students, faculty and employers to advertise and promote Career Studio Services
Assisting with recommendations for website updates related to Career Studio support services
Assisting in the development of a budget, supervises expenditures, and maintains fiscal responsibility Counsels students on Career Readiness by:
Designing and planning career-readiness programming per academic year
Coordinating applications and the review process for Careers for the Community Stipend
Managing Emerging Leaders Council cohort
Internships – Partnering with department chairs to collect and manage internship requirements per academic department, advising students and employer partners accordingly
Graduate Assistantships – Working in partnership with HR, Finance, and campus departments to develop and maintain GA structuring and processes
Assisting in the outreach efforts of building partnerships with external constituencies to create internships, placements, networking, and graduate school opportunities
Working collaboratively with Associate Director, ACE to coordinate career-readiness pertaining to FYE Seminar and SYE Program(s)
Collaborates with the Mercy Center and Associate Dean to create more CBL opportunities for students
Collaborating with alumni, faculty, and staff ensuring career planning is relevant and updated
Assisting students with graduate school preparation including personal statements, application submissions and deadlines, and collaborating with faculty on workshops for graduate school planning
Developing and administering high-quality services for Career Studio services which include professional skills development, job search strategies, resume preparation and cover letter workshops, mock interviews, and other career-related services
Being responsible for tracking, assessing, and evaluating efforts supporting undergraduate student career development, and connectivity within the academic units Provides career planning through critical career platforms by:
Overseeing social media, branding, digital updates, and online platforms under the supervision of the Associate Dean, Academic Success and Retention directly related to career support programming
Providing career planning through critical career platforms; i.e. Handshake and LinkedIn
Coordinating campus logistics for Career Fair; invite Employers, coordinate with Events, Marketing and Communications, and Campus Partners
Collecting data and assesses key metrics for consumer information
Serving as the Liaison to career software platform representatives for trouble-shooting, and day-to-day operations
Effectively managing the career-related software; i.e. Handshake; Including website management
Training student-workers and assisting with sending all targeted job/internship/professional development informational emails
Managing First Destination Survey
Managing Handshake Resource Library to continually provide and update career-readiness resources including resume templates, webinars, and presentations
Offers advising and support by:
Collaborating with and supporting the efforts of team members who focus on career program review, student success, and institutional planning
Assisting Career in defining, developing, and managing project plans for student-worker training and career support-related programming
Supporting Career on career curriculum course content structure and activities; i.e. student-worker support
Providing administrative support for survey development, student retention, data collection, and analysis
Assisting with preparing instruments for research collection; i.e. surveys, student interviews, and evaluation data
Assisting, as necessary, in proposal, preparation, and submission, including but not limited to basic editing, graphics coordination, proposal, and submission management
Supporting Undeclared students with their transition to SJC
Providing Undeclared students curricular information, assisting in selecting and scheduling courses, monitor academic performance
Conducting ongoing personal research and training relevant to Advising best practices Serves as a versatile member of Career Studio by:
Supporting a small caseload of Student-Athletes; identified by the Athletic Coaching Staff
Interpreting College policies, procedures, and requirements to students
Attending and assisting at events for prospective, admitted, and new students as needed
Assisting in the execution of the Academic Research Fair (twice a year), Delta Induction, and Academic Awards Ceremony
Serving on committees both formally and ad hoc as assigned
About Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program. Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:
to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;
to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;
to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;
to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;
to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;
to reach out beyond the College’s boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;
to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In order to be considered for the position, submit a cover letter and resume electronically by clicking on “.” Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check.