Job Summary:

The UW-Madison Office of Postdoctoral Studies is seeking a Career Development Manager. The Career Development Manager is a critical member of an office dedicated to enhancing the postdoctoral training experience at UW-Madison. You will lead the design and implementation of the office's career development programming and advising portfolio. Your work will help ensure that postdocs maximize their time as trainees and go on to successfully achieve their professional and personal goals. This is a great opportunity to have a transformative impact on both individual lives and the university's $1.3B world-leading research enterprise.
The mission of the Office of Postdoctoral Studies is to enhance the postdoctoral training experience at UW-Madison by providing a suite of high quality and responsive engagement, representation, policy and professional development services for the 1,100 postdocs who train at the university each year. The office serves all UW-Madison postdocs including trainees in 13 different schools and colleges, and across the full breath of research and scholarly disciplines from the arts and humanities to the biological, physical and social sciences.
Our school is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities:
Coordinates and delivers career development programming, resource materials, and/or advising to students and alumni. Educates students, alumni, and other stakeholders about career development and opportunities and maintains relationships to aid in effective career planning. Supervises unit staff and/or has significant program management authority/responsibility, and strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

• 25% Educates or advises students and recent alumni individually, or in groups through various mediums about career exploration, self-assessment, skills, materials development, and career decisions
• 25% Develops and delivers career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students
• 5% Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation
• 20% May identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and employment opportunities for students
• 25% Supervises unit staff and/or plans, organizes, allocates resources, assesses performance, and leads the operational activities for a significant portion of the unit's career services portfolio

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications
Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of:
- PhD and/or postdoctoral training
- Career development theory and practice
- Designing, planning, delivering, and evaluating training programs
- Advising or mentoring students and/or postdocs
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of:
- PhD-level career options
- Assessing and addressing diverse audience needs
Desired Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent public speaking and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Relationship building and collaborative skills
- Analytic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Empathetic and active listening skills
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $60,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ )

Additional Information:

Please be aware that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you would have to provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience as it relates to this role. Please address how you meet the preferred and required qualifications in your application materials.
You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Kelly Rose
kbeall@wisc.edu
608-265-8069
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Career Development Manager(AE079)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ADMIN/POSTDOC STUDIES

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

281614-AS

 
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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