Executive Director, Career Advancement

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The Unanue Graduate Career Advancement Center at the Miami Herbert Business School is actively searching for an experienced Executive Director. This leader will spearhead the Unanue Graduate Career Advancement department, shaping a visionary strategy aimed at enhancing career outcomes for graduate business students. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, development, and administration of comprehensive career advancement services. Furthermore, they will actively foster relationships with external organizations and professionals to create diverse opportunities in employment, internships, co-op programs, and experiential learning.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                           

Strategic Planning and Visionary Leadership:

• Collaborate with the Vice Dean of Graduate Programs to formulate and execute a strategic vision in alignment with long-term objectives. Foster a culture of collaboration and results-driven operations within the career advancement team. This includes recruitment, training, supervision, performance evaluation, goal setting, and strategic planning.

• Ensure an engaged staff team that commits to and practices the principles and values of the Miami Herbert Business School

Employer Relations:

• Lead efforts to establish and nurture relationships with industry partners and act as the primary liaison for career-related activities between the University and the professional world. \

• Drive year-over-year growth of employer partners through strategic initiatives and relationship-building activities.

• Develop and maintain relationships with corporate partners, recruiters, and industry leaders to optimize job placement opportunities. Collaborate with these entities to create internships and job opportunities in line with curriculum requirements.

• Lead the team responsible for building and nurturing relationships with both existing and new corporate partners. Collaborate across Miami Herbert and University of Miami departments with an external focus, such as Executive Education, Continuing Studies, Advancement, and Alumni Relations. Ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to external engagement efforts.

• Demonstrate knowledge of current and future trends in corporate, non-profit, and governmental talent management strategies, including recruitment, retention, and development. Utilize this knowledge to build and strengthen relationships for Miami Herbert and provide students with programming that reflects these trends.

Career Counseling and Coaching:

• Head a team of career advisors, providing personalized coaching on self-assessment, job search strategies, and skill development.

• Ensure service standards and student learning outcomes through the oversight of experiential learning opportunities. Stay updated on industry trends to provide informed guidance. 

• Coach students in Graduate Business programs, maintaining a book of coaching clients. Tailor coaching services to specific programs such as alumni, Professional MBA, MHA, etc.

Experiential Learning:

• Ensure service standards and student learning outcomes through the oversight of experiential learning opportunities. Stay updated on industry trends to provide informed guidance.

• In conjunction with the Director of Experiential Learning, Spearhead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that enhance experiential learning opportunities for graduate students within the School of Business, fostering partnerships with industry leaders, alumni, and other stakeholders to create impactful and innovative learning experiences.

• Work closely with the Director of Experiential Learning, providing leadership and guidance to ensure the seamless integration of hands-on experiences into the graduate curriculum. Collaborate with the Director to identify, establish, and maintain partnerships with businesses, organizations, and professionals to support students in gaining real-world insights and s