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November 7, 2024
Brigham Young University
Provo
Career Advancement Manager
Why work at BYU?
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the university's mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth, all situated within a beautiful and historic campus, make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Career Advancement Manager
This position helps students in the College of Humanities with their career and life plan, connect with their professional network and opportunities, and achieve their desired post-graduation outcomes. This position works closely with faculty and staff in assigned departments to create and implement customized services and offerings which effectively support students in achieving their plans. This position regularly engages with industry professionals to maintain knowledge of the market and opportunities. Teaching, advising, and facilitating employer connections are all important aspects of this job.
What you'll do in this position:
1. Empower students to identify and achieve desired career outcomes
What qualifies you for this role:
Required
Cover Letter: This position will be assigned to work with students, faculty, and employers associated with the College of Humanities. Please explain in your cover letter why this area is of interest to you and the specific knowledge, skills, or experience you would bring to this assignment.
What we offer in return:
In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
Employee Class: Administrative
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment
Physical Exam Required: N
Physical Exam Details: n/a
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: 11/15/2024
Pay Level: 52
Approximate Starting Salary: $63,500-$82,500/year depending on experience and qualifications
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume
Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1, Letter of Recommendation 2
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the university's mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth, all situated within a beautiful and historic campus, make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Career Advancement Manager
This position helps students in the College of Humanities with their career and life plan, connect with their professional network and opportunities, and achieve their desired post-graduation outcomes. This position works closely with faculty and staff in assigned departments to create and implement customized services and offerings which effectively support students in achieving their plans. This position regularly engages with industry professionals to maintain knowledge of the market and opportunities. Teaching, advising, and facilitating employer connections are all important aspects of this job.
What you'll do in this position:
1. Empower students to identify and achieve desired career outcomes
- Guide students in utilizing practices of effective job search strategies
- Counsel students to employ principles of professional communication while interviewing and networking
- Advise students regarding use of best-practices in preparing professional documents such as resumes, cover letters, reference pages, and thank you notes
- Teach courses relevant to career success
- Support students in employing factors of effective career opportunity evaluation
- Facilitate connections between students and employer
- Cultivate relationships with priority organizations through strategic recruiting plans
- Facilitate meaningful networking and mentoring opportunities with employers to actively recruit BYU students and to provide co-curricular career opportunities
- Conduct and participate in strategic off-campus employer outreach in collaboration with university colleagues
- Maintain a working knowledge of career outcomes for assigned area, university- and industry-wide
- Coordinate and collaborate services with other regional and CES institutions relative to assigned area
- Help faculty and staff to incorporate career development as a component of their academic programs and services
What qualifies you for this role:
Required
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
- Master's degree
- 3+ years professional work experience in roles requiring knowledge, skills, or abilities gained from a college education
- 5+ years professional work experience in roles applying knowledge, skills, or abilities gained from a Liberal Arts education
- Professional work experience in higher education, career teaching, or career advising college students
- Demonstrated skill in and enthusiasm for working with students
- Build relationships and collaborate with team, colleagues, faculty, administration, staff, and employers both on and off campus
- Generous approach in working with others
- Take initiative to achieve outcomes with little supervision
- Creative problem-solving; find new ways to achieve desired outcomes
- Professional, friendly, and responsive customer-service orientation
- Exercise mature judgment, act with integrity, and use discretion with information and interactions that occur
- Manage ambiguity and make positive contributions
- Train and supervise student employees
- Technological competence and experience using various applications to conduct work such as Microsoft Office suite, Outlook; Preferred : experience using client relationship management (CRM) software or career services software such as Handshake or Symplicity
- Manage multiple projects concurrently
Cover Letter: This position will be assigned to work with students, faculty, and employers associated with the College of Humanities. Please explain in your cover letter why this area is of interest to you and the specific knowledge, skills, or experience you would bring to this assignment.
What we offer in return:
In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
- 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
- Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
- Access to athletic facilities
- Excellent medical/dental benefits
- Short/long term disability benefits
- Paid parental and maternity leave
- Wellness program
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Employee Class: Administrative
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment
Physical Exam Required: N
Physical Exam Details: n/a
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: 11/15/2024
Pay Level: 52
Approximate Starting Salary: $63,500-$82,500/year depending on experience and qualifications
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume
Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1, Letter of Recommendation 2
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each
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