Career Advisor & Program Coordinator

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　　Work type: Staff Full Time

　　Location: UMass Amherst

　　Department:Dean - Pub Health & Health Sci

　　Union:PSU

　　Categories: Career Services

　　About UMass Amherst

　　UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

　　Job Summary

　　This position has dual roles as both a career advisor and mentorship coordinator who will demonstrate advocacy of the values of diversity, equity and inclusion in their work. Reporting to the Director of Career Planning in the School of Public Health & Health Sciences (SPHHS), the Career Advisor and Program Coordinator provides career counseling virtually and in-person for graduate students, undergraduate students, and alumni on all aspects of their career development within the Office of Career Planning. Additionally, this position oversees the development and implementation of a school-wide mentorship program which matches SPHHS students from traditionally underrepresented communities with alumni. The Career Advisor and Program Coordinator ensures program quality and performance related to recruiting, screening, matching, monitoring, training, and supporting both students and alumni.

　　Essential Functions

　　Career Advising:

　　Provide comprehensive career development to individuals and groups of graduate and undergraduate students and recent alumni

　　Deliver 1:1 career advising through in-person, phone and virtual appointments including resume/CV/cover letter reviews, internship/job search strategy, informational interviews & networking guidance, career exploration, interview practice and coaching, and salary/offer negotiation assistance

　　Build relationships with departments and tailor career development activities to the needs of their students

　　Coach students on applying to graduate programs, gap years, fellowships post-grad internships, finding scholarships and other opportunities

　　Practice a market-based approach in career planning and guiding students and understand the degrees and programs offered within various health sciences and related career fields

　　Establish and maintain effective relationships and communication with appropriate student clubs and organizations

　　Review and keep updated on key industry hiring trends affecting SPHHS degree’s and provides information to students, and upon request, to faculty and administration

　　Collaborate with career team to identify potential employers for programs and events

　　Partner closely with the Office of Student Success team to develop and implement career programming and events, including new initiatives, to grow the engagement of students

　　Present career education concepts in classes, for student organizations and other similar requests

　　Establish and maintain effective relationships and communication with appropriate college faculty, staff and administration

　　Mentorship Coordinator:

　　Create and oversee implementation of an ongoing mentor recruitment plan specifically for underrepresented students, including development of an annual recruitment plans, distribution of program marketing materials, and the tracking, monitoring and evaluating of program success

　　Perform and oversee participant screening, training, matching, support and supervision, recognition, and closure activities

　　Develop and manage relationships with students, alumni and potentially employers

　　Manage the planning and implementation of mentor/mentee group events both virtually and in-person

　　Plan and implement recognition activities for program participants

　　Create, maintain and update the program’s policy and procedure manual as needed

　　Conduct surveys and other forms of evaluation to measure the success of both mentees and mentors as well as satisfaction and areas of improvement

　　Track and retain all correspondences, records, data and information in an organized way on Microsoft shared TEAMS folder

　　Other Functions

　　Attend staff meetings and meet regularly with the Director for one-on-ones

　　Support Career Planning staff as needed

　　Perform other duties as assigned

　　Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

　　Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related work experience

　　Strong service orientation, excellent interpersonal and advising and listening skills

　　Knowledge of career development challenges and opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students

　　Cultural competency and the ability to understand and appreciate cultural differences that affect student experience and to communicate effectively across cultures

　　Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and engaging working relationships with students

　　Evidence of a clear understanding of, and a commitment to working with diverse populations regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, ethnicity or disability

　　Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to independently prioritize work and handle multiple tasks

　　Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records

　　Ability to participate in team projects as assigned

　　Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

　　Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

　　Master’s degree

　　Prior internship / work / volunteer experience in a college advising setting

　　Experience with establishing or running a mentoring program

　　Knowledgeable in the area of health sciences careers, specifically surrounding kinesiology, nutrition, speech language hearing, and public health sciences

　　Ability to speak, read and write in an additional language(s) other than English

　　Physical Demands/Working Conditions

　　Typical office environmentWork Schedule

　　Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

　　Required to work occasional weekends and evening hours

　　Salary Information

　　Level 26

　　PSU Hiring Ranges (https://www.umass.edu/hr/documents/exempt-hiring-ranges)

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Please submit your application online and include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. Application review will begin during the first week of February.

　　UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

　　Advertised: Jan 3 2024 Eastern Standard Time

　　Applications close: Apr 3 2024 Eastern Daylight Time