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Manager for Career Readiness Operations
Job Description
Position Number:
106752Title:
ManagerFunctional Title:
Manager for 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.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Manager for Career Readiness Operations will develop strategic initiatives associated with the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) and its operations. This position will implement programming around USG’s new career readiness framework; develop and manage career competency assessments; oversee technology aspects for signature program Hire U operations, lead the USG Career Readiness Advisory Committee, engage with Montgomery County Career Readiness Committee efforts. Responsibilities will include program design and development, overseeing technology implementations, development of marketing and communications programs, training programs, data management and reporting. The Manager will lead a campus-wide career readiness team, composed of designated staff across USG coming together to ensure students are achieving intended learning outcomes, and incorporating continuous improvement methodologies to sustain optimal program processes and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in career services, employer relations, experiential learning programs, student affairs, human resources, or workforce development; previous experience with the development of student-related programming required.
- One (1) year experience supervising staff required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to effectively and efficiently manage fast-paced, complex multi-institutional student services environment
- Ability to work closely with a variety of constituencies including USM institutions, community colleges and professional and community organizations in the USG service region.
- Skills in communication, and leadership, including the ability and talent to work with diverse individuals on a variety of issues and to support an inclusive environment.
- Ability to supervise and train staff including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.
- Ability to manage a variety of tasks; and ability to demonstrate initiative and project management skills.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master’s degree preferred
- Skills in computer and database development preferred
Additional Information:
- This position is located in Rockville, MD.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Professional office environment. Typical work day requires several hours of sitting, talking and computer based work. Physical activities include set up and break down of events, and standing for long periods of time. This position requires working some evening and weekends as needed. Regional Travel may be required. Overnight and/or out of state travel for conferences, events, or other programs/activities may be required.
Posting Date:
01/18/2023Closing Date:
02/16/2023Open Until Filled
NoDiversity 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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