Location: Madison,WI, USA
Job Summary:
As a Career Events and Operations Coordinator for the Wisconsin School of Business Undergraduate Program you will support events, programming and recruitment all focused on the student experience and directly impacting student employment outcomes.
Collaborate with lead event planning staff to support logistics and preparation for large scale student programming supporting both the Career Engagement Team as well as Undergraduate Program-wide initiatives. Programming and event support will include career treks, job shadow program, campus-wide career fairs, graduation and other events all focused on the student experience. In addition, you will support employers coming to campus for in-person interviews and events directly impacting student employment outcomes.
Event and program support will include, but is not limited to, student support and communication, event registration management, internal and external stakeholder communications, event planning, project and timeline management, vendor relations, purchasing and contract execution, material and supply preparation and on-site event support.
This role also includes the oversight and management of the Career Engagement Studio operations and events. Collaborating and mentorship with student staff, directly working with student organizations as well as internal and external stakeholders facilitates a superior student experience. The Studio provides students and employers a space to connect and support the career outcomes for undergraduate business students.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates and delivers career development programming, resource materials, and/or advising to students and alumni. Educates students, alumni, and other stakeholders about career development and opportunities and maintains relationships to aid in effective career planning. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
* 10% Educates or advises students and recent alumni individually or in groups through various mediums about career exploration, self-assessment, skills, materials development, and career decisions
* 50% Develops and delivers career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students
* 20% Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation
* 5% May identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and employment opportunities for students
* 5% Participates in the campus-wide career services community, providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college/unit
* 10% Oversee daily operations of the Career Engagement Studio as well as Support program-wide events and operations to support the undergraduate student experience
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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Education:
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
Required:
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in event planning and execution
Preferred:
* Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, organizational, and self-management skills while working in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to provide excellent customer service to clients.
* Familiarity working within brand standards and writing copy for marketing
* Ability to comprehend and interpret complex policies
* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Outlook, Canva, Box, Qualtrics and Google Drive
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $48,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
Additional Information:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Wisconsin School of Business and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. Our school is committed to continuously increasing the cultural competence of its staff and faculty members through school-wide forums and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply:
Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences specifically relating to the responsibilities of this position as described along with a comprehensive resume.
Our search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. We will notify all applicants once the search is completed and we have selected a top candidate. As applicants move on to next steps in the process, they will be asked to provide names and contact information (e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address) of at least three references.
Contact:
Rima Okbazghi
...@wisc.edu
608-###-####
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Career Development Coordinator(AE032)
Department(s):
A12-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/UNDERGRADUATE PROG OFFICE
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
307338-AS
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