General Information
| Job Description | CAREER SVC SPEC 3 | Working Title | Director of Alumni Career Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004516 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | Alumni & Constituent Rel. - D01187 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 03/06/2017 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Utilizing a theoretical understanding of career development, advises students / alumni on a full range of career processes, including individual or group advising / coaching, career planning, setting career goals, decision making, and improving job search competencies. Provides a holistic approach to student / alumni career counseling modifies workshops and presentations as necessary; OR maintains relationships with potential employers, school admissions representatives, and other organizations to establish contacts to meet the career needs of students. Performs independently, but may receive guidance in developing new career advising / coaching services and programs. |
Department Custom Scope
| In consultation with the Associate Executive Director, the Director of Alumni Career Programs will conceptualize, plan and implement programming to build a career resources network dedicated to new and recent alumni, as well as alumni in career transition. The director will design and implement programs and events that provide career advice and mentoring, internship opportunities, trainings, and will identify existing career resources available for UCR alumni. He/she will establish and maintain strong relationships with volunteers, donors, alumni, and parents, the UCR Career Center and University Extension to further enhance programing efforts. He/she must have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively while achieving defined goals. Other responsibilities include participating on committees; budget and financial administration; developing marketing and promotional strategies; and providing advice and counsel in areas relating to career programs and services. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Counsels undergraduate and graduate students and alumni on career options and opportunities, including customized services for specific populations. | 5 |
| Uses standard quantitative and qualitative assessments to help clients assess career goals. | 5 |
Researches, evaluates, and updates written and electronic career and educational resources.
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10 |
Researches and organizes economic and employment trend data, and designs materials for presentation to students and organization professionals.
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25 |
Modifies and conducts workshops and presents programs to meet students' and staff's members' needs.
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15 |
Develops and implements marketing and outreach programs to promote programs and services.
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15 |
| Identifies personal crisis situations and refers client to appropriate resources. | 5 |
Maintains and enhances relationships with corporations and other organizations to develop and modify potential employer resources, and promote external relations with the organization relating to career services for students and alumni.
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5 |
| Administration of Program - Create processes and procedures to collect and report data regarding programs effectiveness. Provide relevant data for inclusion in the Alumni Association's annual report. Make recommendations based upon results of research. Design and conduct surveys of students, alumni, employers, and other important constituent groups to monitor and evaluate performance. Research and implement best practices in the profession and evaluate. Participate in decision-making regarding the career programs budget, resource allocation and the formulation and implementation of career-related policies and procedures. | 15 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling process, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques. | Required |
| Knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practice, workshop and program design. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends. | Preferred |
| Ability to design and modify computer applications to meet program needs, problem identification, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills. | Required |
| Ability to work with people from diverse cultures. | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to create and implement innovative programs to address career development needs of recent graduates and alumni in career transition. | Required |
| Strong presentation and public speaking skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct training to different audiences including alumni, students, staff and volunteers. | Required |
| Familiarity with LinkedIn and other career-related online networking tools. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of marketing best practices including direct mail, email, and social media. Skill in use of statistical tools and surveys. | Required |
| Resourcefulness in finding appropriate solutions to problems and initiative in presenting alternatives and implementing solutions to ensure effective change. Ability to anticipate problems and take necessary action to eliminate or mitigate potential negative effects. | Required |
| Experience managing events. Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and ability to follow through and meet deadlines. | Required |
| Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to present information clearly and logically. | Required |
| Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact diplomatically with diverse personalities and to exercise judgment and tact in interaction with alumni leaders, donors, parents and various internal/external constituencies. | Preferred |
| Experience with Raiser's Edge or alumni/donor databases. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of UCR University Advancement and alumni organization structure, policies, and procedures. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |