Business Career Services Manager

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The Knauss School of Business at USD embraces a stewardship approach to business education. Stewardship requires businesses to protect and care for society in pursuit of a greater good. The Knauss School community of faculty staff students and graduates embrace stewardship by applying values-driven free-enterprise skills to improve businesses industries and the lives of people in our community and around the world. We provide academically rigorous relevant and values-based education and research. Degree programs in the Knauss School of Business are AACSB accredited with the undergraduate and MBA programs being highly ranked both domestically and internationally. Description:

The University of San Diego an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972 USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any or no religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanitys urgent challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Career Preparedness and Development:

• Deliver to support students in building career readiness and provide guidance on topics such as .
• Tailor career coaching using insights and professional standards ensure timely relevant support.
• Identify and promote internship and job opportunities while guiding students in building meaningful professional networks.
• Support students through challenges that impact academic and career progress by providing referrals to campus wellness and advising services.

Co/Extra-curricular Programming and Events:

• Develop scalable programming (e.g. panels workshops mentoring) that enhances career competencies and connects students with alumni and employer networks.
• Partner with Centers of Distinction faculty and other campus partners to deliver integrated programs including orientations career days and skill-building workshops.
• Assist with high-impact activities such as mentorship programs case competitions project-based learning opportunities industry panels and career readiness workshops.
• Promote recruiting events
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure compelling targeted outreach in alignment with Knauss branding guidelines that drives engagement.
• Provide day-of leadership at key events to ensure smooth logistics and professional execution.

Co/Extracurricular Student Organization Management:

• Support student leaders in planning and executing high-impact professional development events that align with organizational goals and industry trends.
• Guide executive boards in setting strategic goals creating semester plans and delegating responsibilities across teams.
• Ensure continuity and compliance by coaching outgoing boards on recruitment elections and adherence to organizational bylaws.
• Facilitate connections between student leaders alumni and industry professionals to enhance club programming and event relevance.

Student Data Tracking & Industry Trends:

• Track and analyze student participation in coaching events and student organization activities to identify trends gaps and opportunities.
• Collect maintain and assess detailed engagement records and coaching student engagement data to guide program design outreach strategies and resourcing decisions.
• Benchmark peer institutions and monitor evolving industry and career services trends to ensure programming remains relevant and competitive.
• For graduate-facing roles provide coaching tracking and coordination for degree-related co-curricular requirements and assist

Networking and Strategic Partnership Development:

• Participate in conferences and professional development organizations to network with employers alumni and industry through leaders.
• Maintain partnerships with alumni employers and industry contacts to enhance student access to career opportunities.

Other duties as assigned

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with preference given to business or related field
• 3 years of experience in programming student services career services recruiting or other related work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university with preference given to business or related field
• 3 year of experience in program management student services and/or career services in higher education

Performance Expectations- Knowledge Skills andAbilities:

• Computer literacy (Word Excel PowerPoint Google Suite Zoom) and experience with career services-related software (i.e. Handshake 12Twenty Mentor Collective)
• Ability to work with senior level industry executives as well as broad range of undergraduate and graduate students
• Career coaching principles and strategies
• Career services trends and best practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with program planning/administration
• Self-starter strong sense of initiative and accountability.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor; comfortable engaging with students faculty staff alumni and industry executives at all levels
• Excellent interpersonal emotional intelligence and organizational skills
• Public speaking workshop facilitation and delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences
• Report and presentation writing
• Strong verbal/writing/computer skills especially in web-based technology.
• Time management and organization in balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Collaborating effectively across cultures disciplines and departments to achieve shared goals
• Working independently using good judgment initiative and creativity
• Flexibility and adaptability in navigating evolving priorities organizational changes and student needs
• Taking ownership of responsibilities and effectively resolving problems with a solutions-oriented approach

$5860 - $6250 per month; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical dental vision a retirement contribution given to you by the University and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience education and other factors including departmental budget.

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Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date:Open until filled

Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

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