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Manager, Student Affairs and Career Readiness Operations
Job Description
Position Number:
106752Title:
ManagerFunctional Title:
Manager, Student Affairs and Career Readiness OperationsCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
USG-Shady Grove CenterCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This position is located in Rockville, MD at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) -
The Manager, Student Affairs & Career Readiness Operations will provide leadership and management for strategic initiatives associated with the Universities at Shady Grove (USG), Career Readiness, the Hire U Program, and Student Affairs.
This position will:
This position will:
- Assist the Chief Student Affairs & Career Readiness Officer with on-gong initiatives related to the Montgomery County Education Eco-System career readiness framework.
- Development and management of career competency assessments.
- Will oversee all technology aspects of Hire U, lead the USG Career Readiness Advisory Committee, and lead Montgomery County Career Readiness Committee efforts.
- This position is also responsible for the leadership and management of the Hire U sub-unit.
- Responsibilities include program design and development for career readiness.
- Collaborating with USG’s Office of Information Technology related to technology selection, development, implementation, and on-going monitoring and measurement. Collaborating closely with USG Marketing and Communications, will lead Student Affairs & Career Readiness in the design, development, and delivery of marketing and communications programs.
- The position will also lead data management and reporting efforts for Student Affairs & Career Readiness working closely with USG Institutional Research.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in career services, employer relations, experiential learning programs, student affairs, human resources, or workforce development.
- Previous experience with event planning and management.
- Previous experience with marketing communications and social media campaigns.
- One (1) year experience supervising staff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex multi-institutional student services environment
- Ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies including USM institutions, community colleges, and professional and community organizations in the USG service region
- Ability to manage a variety of projects with initiative
- Skilled in Interpersonal communications and leadership
- Ability to work with diverse individuals on a variety of issues and to support an inclusive environment
- Ability to counsel, mediate, and facilitate in a student environment; knowledge of trends and issues facing transfer students
- Skilled in the use of computers and software; skilled in methodologies for data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on higher education, student affairs, workforce development, business management, or human resources preferred.
- Master’s degree also preferred.
- Preferred Experience -
- Experience with strategy implementation, collaborative partnerships, performance measurement, and budget oversight preferred.
Additional Information:
This position is located in Rockville, Maryland.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Professional office environment. Typical workday requires several hours of sitting, talking, and computer-based work. Physical activities include setup and breakdown of events and may include standing for long periods. This position may require working some evenings and weekends. Regional Travel may be required. Overnight or Out of State travel for conferences, events, or other programs/activities may be required.
Posting Date:
02/15/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
03/07/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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