Full-Time Program Specialist, Career Development
Job Description
Is the glass half full or half empty? In this role that doesn’t matter as much as you pouring passion into shaping programs for students to launch their careers.
We seek a truly self-motivated, high achieving, & extremely organized person for this position to continue to reach new heights. Don’t stop there though, we need you to be at home & engaging with presentations & public speaking. Have the autonomy to research as needed to adhere to industry standards & know how to implement in programs for learners of all levels. Collaborate on the collection & interpretation of data to enhance effectiveness.
Here are some points on how we want you to successfully handle this position:
- Take initiative building on the great foundation this role has & expanding programs to stay in touch with best practices & industry needs.
- Design, develop, & enhance career/professional development instruction activities, programs, and resource materials.
- Seize all aspects of refining a program including planning, marketing, material needs & etc with ease.
- Think outside the box to facilitate compelling & effective learning experiences.
- Manage scheduling that impacts not only your calendar, but all others involved in the program or its associated aspects.
If you are ready to make a real impact on student success, this position is something we want you to consider. Apply if you are ready to see the glass in a whole new way!
Summary of Responsibilities
Designs, develops, and enhances career and professional development instruction activities, programs, curricula and resource materials. Provides career and professional development coaching to students.
Essential Functions
- Facilitates career and professional development programs and activities using educational methodologies and technologies to support learner needs and identifies co-curricular opportunities to support career planning in the classroom.
- Designs and develops engaging, effective learning experiences for students, which may be face-to-face, online and/or hybrid.
- Provides individual coaching to students, through various mediums, in career exploration, resume development, interviewing skills, career readiness and decision making, and job search techniques.
- Edits, reviews, and updates existing resources and instructional materials.
- Collaborates on the collection, organization, interpretation, and dissemination of data to identify career and professional development program needs and enhance effectiveness.
- Collaborates with leadership regarding career and professional development curricula and programming.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in related field by hire date
Minimum Experience
Two (2) years of experience in student coaching, curriculum development or related field
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills with an emphasis on education and training for a variety of audiences
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute programs and events
- Ability to organize information/tasks in an efficient manner, meet established deadlines, and be flexible working in a changing work environment
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the community
- Knowledge of best practices in instructional strategies in a face-to-face, online, and hybrid learning environment
Pay Info
Range beginning point $43,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications
How to Apply
Official application link & to learn more about the role: https://jobs.wichita.edu/postings/3189086 total views, 0 today