The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is a comprehensive provider of top-tier business education with a full portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs on campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and online worldwide. The Kelley School has been creating career momentum for 100 years, going from 70 students in 1920 to an enrollment of more than 12,000 students today. Our innovative curriculum is built on personal development, teamwork, and experiential learning with an emphasis on global and social responsibility. Our success is reflected in our reputation among academic peers, our career placement statistics, and the accomplishments of more than 130,000 living alumni around the globe.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Coaches a high volume of undergraduate business students to assist them in meeting their career objectives.
Conducts both one-on-one and/or group coaching sessions.
Assists in planning career strategy for individual students and provides feedback and encouragement.
Directs students towards available resources and provides expertise on networking and connecting with professionals in different industries and stays up to date on industry/functional requirements of entry level business roles. Additionally, leads and develops programs and events delivered by the UCS team.
May occasionally have evening or weekend activities.
Contributes to all aspects of the student services team for UCS, including supporting initiatives and collaboration with Kelley student organizations.
May lead to student employee supervision.
General Responsibilities
Assists with professional and career development of students and alumni through career assessments, exploration, decision-making, goal setting, and planning. Focuses efforts on resume building, interview skill development, mock interview, and job search preparation and navigation; graduate school application and interview preparation through counseling appointments and consultations.
Develops and delivers workshops on career development which include networking strategies, interviewing, resume and cover letter writing skills, portfolio development, and using the internet for career search.
Supports faculty and students with career exploration, internships, job shadow experiences, presentations, and facilitation of resources available for career development.
Serves on various community and institutional committees to build partnerships across the university and among comparable universities to build knowledge base.
Assists in the process of collecting and tracking data for office assessment purposes. Utilizes data to assist in the creation of office objectives and goals to meet the needs of the student population.
Works through issues with a variety of stakeholders: students, employers, alumni, and faculty. Identifies and capitalizes on connections between groups of stakeholders and leverage those connections in unique ways through events and interactions
May provide guidance and delegate administrative tasks to other career services staff.
May make process recommendations for improved operational efficiency.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or related field
Preferred
Master's degree in related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
5 years in career consulting or related field
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Possesses a high degree of initiative
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Counseling skills, program development skills, understanding of college student success, knowledge of career development services in higher education, ability to interpret career assessments
Preferred
Ability to work independently in a virtual or in person environment
Ability to developing others as well as the ability to adapt and learn while working both independently and in teams in a virtual or in person environment
Knowledge of career development topics and functions within the field of business
Strong written and verbal communications skills including confidence while presenting to a large audience
Ability to build and maintain relationships through active listening skills and critical thinking skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and social media tools, including analytics
Ability to quickly master other technological tools such as Handshake or other technologies as needed
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Student Services
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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