Career Strategist (Career Services Consultant)
Apply NowCompany: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington, IN 47401
Description:
The Kelley Direct Online MBA program is housed within the Kelley School of Business in Bloomington, IN. This top-ranked online MBA is #1 in 2024 across multiple rankings including U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review, and Poets and Quants. More information on Kelley Direct can be found here.
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 15,000 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
The #1 ranked Kelley Direct Online MBA program (US News and World Report, 2024) seeks a dynamic and experienced Career Strategist who will work with our population of adult learners, proactively working to advance each student's professional success.
Department Specific Responsibilities
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
Required
Required
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:
Job Classification
Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Student Services
Job Family: Career Services
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
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.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [redacted] or by visiting IUPD.
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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 15,000 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
The #1 ranked Kelley Direct Online MBA program (US News and World Report, 2024) seeks a dynamic and experienced Career Strategist who will work with our population of adult learners, proactively working to advance each student's professional success.
Department Specific Responsibilities
- Proactively reaches out to all Kelley Direct Online MBA students throughout their program to provide 1-on-1 career coaching sessions focused on career assessment, goal setting, and action planning.
- Assists students in identifying and leveraging their strengths, interests, and values to develop career strategies.
- Guides students in the creation of effective resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles.
- Designs and delivers career development workshops on topics such as networking, interviewing skills, job search strategies, and salary negotiation.
- Organizes industry-specific panels, guest speaker events, and webinars to enhance students' knowledge of various career paths.
- Furthers develop internal library of career development resources, including guides, templates, and online tools.
- Builds and maintains relationships with employers to identify job and internship opportunities for MBA students.
- Coordinates and host employer information sessions, career fairs, and networking events.
- Facilitates connections between students and alumni for mentorship and career opportunities.
- Assists students in developing effective job search strategies and timelines.
- Provides support in researching and targeting potential employers.
- Offers guidance on navigating online job boards, company websites, and professional networking platforms including establishment of a personal brand and use of social media for career advancement.
- Tracks and reports on coaching appointments; touchpoints with students; workshop participation; and other key metrics.
- Collects and analyzes data on student career outcomes to inform program development.
- Tracks student satisfaction with coaching, in-person and virtual professional development, and asynchronous resources and make on-going improvements to increase value and perceived ROI.
- Administers and interprets career assessment tools.
- Coaches students on developing essential professional skills, including communication, leadership, and teamwork, referring students to executive or industry-specific coaches as necessary.
- Provides guidance on networking and negotiations strategies.
- Collaborates with academic advisors, faculty, and administration to integrate career development into MBA curriculum.
- Communicates regularly with students through newsletters, social media, and other channels to promote career services and resources.
- Participates in program meetings, committees, and professional development activities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Develops and manages career resources, including online databases, career guides, and job search tools.
- Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of career trends, industry news, and employment opportunities.
- Ensures that career services are accessible and inclusive to all students, including those from diverse backgrounds and with varying career goals.
- Leads and participates in special projects aimed at enhancing the career services program.
- Identifies and implements new technologies and tools to improve the delivery of career services.
- Stays informed about changes in the job market and adapt services to meet evolving student needs.
- 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.
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
- Master's degree in business, counseling, student personnel, education or closely related field
Required
- 5 years in career consulting or related field
- 2 years of experience in a business environment.
Required
- Proficient communication skills
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrates 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
- Track record of proven business development results, a passion for supporting the job search of highly motivated, top-tier graduate students
- Proven skills in small group presentations, using PowerPoint and web-based technology
- Prior experience with client tracking and Customer Relationship Management
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)
Job Classification
Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Student Services
Job Family: Career Services
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
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.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [redacted] or by visiting IUPD.
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