What are the responsibilities and job description for the MIB Grad Career Education Dir position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
STA00198PO25
Job Family
Academic and Career Counseling
Job Function
Career Services
USC Market Title
Career Coach
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/142839
Job Level
P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)
MIB Grad Career Education Dir
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Darla Moore School of Business
Department
DMSB Office of Career Mgmt (OCM)
State Pay Band
6
Approved Starting Salary
$54,165
Advertised Salary Range
$54,165 - $81,247
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Office of Career Management at the Darla Moore School of Business invites applications for a full-time Director of Graduate Career Education. This position will work with the Director of Graduate Career Services to develop and deliver innovative and effective graduate level career education and become a collaborative partner in career management for multiple assigned student populations including the Master of International Business program.
The Director of Graduate Career Education’s primary duties include but are not limited to:
The Director of Graduate Career Education’s primary duties include but are not limited to:
- Providing 1:1 coaching and support to graduate students.
- Creating and delivering effective programming and services to assigned populations of students.
- Strategizing with the students and colleagues to provide key guidance on all areas of career management.
- Facilitating job placement for assigned students.
- Maintaining accurate, organized records of student job search activities and outcomes and communicating that information to supervisors.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in student services, business, or a related field and 4 or more years of related experience in student services area, corporate recruitment function, or human resources.
- Preferred qualifications include 4 or more years of experience working in corporate recruiting or 4 or more years working in a college career center.
- Experience working with or recruiting graduate business students is highly desired.
- Experience working with international student or employee population is highly desired.
- Demonstrated ability to write or evaluate professional resumes along with teaching, coaching or advising experience is desired.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, presentations skills, and coaching skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to follow directions and prioritize assignments at a high level.
- Ability to keep meticulous records.
- Keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills.
- Professional attitude, good judgment, and discretion in working with students, faculty, and administrative units within DMSB and across the university.
- Knowledge of international marketplace and the relevance of graduate business degrees in the marketplace.
- Knowledge of hiring policies and practices in corporate settings.
- Knowledge of US employment and immigration laws relevant to student visas.
- International travel or work experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, including Excel.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Develop and facilitate personal, career and professional career preparation for specifically assigned MIB student populations. Includes teaching program specific professional development series workshops and coordination/facilitation of program specific (weekly) meetings. Instruction will be evaluated to determine level of student satisfaction. Includes resume and cover letter instruction review and approval, development of individually approved Handshake student profiles and provide and track MIB specific career related events.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
35
Job Duty
Conduct regular and required 1:1 individual student career counseling appointments for all MIB students for internship/job training and coaching as well as hosting on-call drop-in to student needs as they arise.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
30
Job Duty
Represent MIB program to visiting corporate entities, as directed when the Employer Relations Team coordinates interactions/events related to possible hiring of MIB graduate students. Interface with graduate program faculty to determine training needs and implementation schedule. Serve on MIB Admissions Committee.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Responsible for acquiring and tracking in real time internship and full-time placement data and recording via OCM tracking system thus able to prepare, analyze and present monthly placement dashboards on all MIB students. Final report of placement information is shared with Director of Assessment and OCM Senior Director with data being utilized and submitted to various reporting (i.e AACSB, etc.) and ranking (i.e Financial Times, etc.) entities as determined by the IB Department and MIB Faculty program chairs.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
15
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
05/01/2025
Job Open Date
03/13/2025
Job Close Date
04/27/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by April 27, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/184551
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Salary : $54,165 - $81,247
