Department:Kenan-Flagler Bus Sch-330100
Career Area :Student Services
Posting Open Date:03/14/2025
Application Deadline:04/11/2025
Open Until Filled:No
Position Type:Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title:Associate Director, Career Coaching
Appointment Type:EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number:Vacancy ID:NF
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time Permanent
FTE:1
Hours per week:40
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:$70,920 - $95,200
Proposed Start Date:04/28/2025
Be a Tar Heel.:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:At UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top-ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It's not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal.
Position Summary:This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Associate Director, Career Coaching in the Career & Leadership for MBA & Alumni department is responsible for career coaching and consulting of the job seeking MBA student population and alumni at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The MBA student population is comprised of more than 2000 students in the full-time MBA program, Evening MBA, Weekend MBA and online program. The alumni population includes more than 35,000 alumni from the UNC Kenan-Flagler BSBA, MBA, MAC and PhD programs.
The Associate Director will provide one-on-one coaching and consulting to job seeking MBA students, and will report to the Senior Associate Director of Career Coaching within the Career & Leadership for MBA & Alumni department.
The Associate Director will also manage and/or participate in several career management-related initiatives and events throughout the year. This position will work collaboratively with staff within Career Consulting, Career & Leadership Services, Employer Engagement & Recruiting, as well as numerous key departments across the School, including Business Partnerships, BSBA Career Management, MAC Career Management, MBA Student Engagement and different Centers.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Critical skills include: the ability to build internal and external relationships with broad constituencies, a demonstrated commitment to customer service and the ability to work both independently, as well as in a team environment. The candidate must have strong writing, verbal, and presentation skills, and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse population of high-performing individuals.
The successful applicant will have a strong comfort level working in a fast-paced, energetic environment, and be able to multitask and meet multiple deadlines. Candidate must also demonstrate initiative as well as project or event management skills, possess an entrepreneurial orientation, and have a proven track record of results-oriented achievement.
Candidates must be able to occasionally work evenings, and be able to travel a maximum of 15% of time, to support various job-related functions.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Demonstrated knowledge of career management and leadership development programming is preferred, as well as experience with coaching/managing MBAs in industry, consulting with MBA students one-on-one, career mapping, program management, corporate recruiting, facilitation and/or training.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Special Instructions:In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.