Description

Founded in 1972, the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is a nationally ranked academic institution located on the campus of Indiana University (IU) and home to 1 of the nation's top Master of Public Affairs programs. The O'Neill School is the largest school of public administration and public policy in the United States, boasting an alumni network of more than 37,000.
Our mission

• The O'Neill School of Public and Environment Affairs works to build a better world by stewarding the development of welcoming societies, democratic governance, and a healthy, sustainable environment. With partners across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, we pursue education, scholarship, and civic engagement at the crossroads of policy, science, and management. We give our students the knowledge and skills to have a significant impact around the globe.

Our values

• Excellence
  • Aiming to be the best in all that we do and developing the professional and personal capabilities necessary to improve the world through our work.
• Meaning and impact
  • Pursuing careers and service that add purpose and meaning to our lives, encouraging others to do so, and improving quality of life for individuals and societies.
• Ongoing learning
  • Continuously developing the skills, knowledge, experience, and sound judgment necessary for wise and informed decision-making.
• Well-being
  • Emphasizing the well-being and safety of individuals and the health of our natural environment as essential for thriving communities and well-functioning, just societies.

Job Summary

The Director of Graduate Career Coaching provides strategic leadership in launching a new career coaching program for O'Neill's 7 graduate degrees and 30 plus concentrations, serving both in-residence and online students. In partnership with the Associate Dean for Student Success and Administration, the Director will design and implement the program's structure, staffing, services, and assessment tools. This role supports graduate student recruitment and enrollment by aligning career outcomes with academic offerings and demonstrating clear value to prospective students in line with the Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) 2030 Strategic Plan.
Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Manages the program's budget and resources to scale services effectively and cost-efficiently, while applying advanced problem-solving and independent judgment to address complex, evolving needs.
• Delivers 1-on-1 and group coaching, leads events and workshops, supervises part-time staff and mentors, and cultivates partnerships with faculty, employers, alumni, and development teams.
• Uses data to guide decision-making and ensure measurable program impact.
• Establishes short-term business plans and long-term operational objectives, including managing project timelines/deliverables and developing resource plans for multi-project/multi-phase career coaching initiatives.
• Makes budgetary recommendations/proposals based on resource needs and ensures cost containment.
• Researches and stays up to date on new industry standards, technologies, policies, and procedures; responsible for the implementation of new protocols/procedures to address business needs.
• Coaches O'Neill graduate students and designs workshops, seminars, and webinars on career planning, resume/cover letter reviews, interviewing, career transitioning, networking, and job search strategies.
• Supervises part-time coaches, graduate assistants, and identifies and coordinates industry specific career mentors.
• Builds partnerships with employers and alumni for internships, post-graduation employment, and mentoring programs.
• Proactively supports evening/weekend events, recruiting, orientations, and travel for conferences/workshop.
• Provides project oversight and leadership. Influences organizational outcomes that often spans across units/teams and functional areas.
• Provides guidance and support to junior-level peers.

General Responsibilities

• Implements the organization's strategic vision and direction by developing, initiating, and/or supporting new programs and services, creating annual work plans, and operating within a board-approved balanced budget.
• Ensures the maintenance of effective office management, financial management, record-keeping, and equipment and software.
• Plans, directs and implements programs or events, including developing branding strategy and targeting audiences for these events.
• Oversees or represents the program in communications to program participants, supporting institutions, collaborators in other units, community partners, vendors, and the public.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues and programs.
• Provides mechanisms, training, and advice on a variety of issues such as budget management software and advanced strategies for timely spending of grant funds.
• Oversees research and academic activities budgets for programs. Identifies funding requirements and funding sources to ensure adequate resources to sustain program goals. Leads grant writing.
• Evaluates the performance of lower-level staff, recommends development and performance plans, promotions, and disciplinary action, and is accountable for consistent administration of university policies.
• Keeps abreast of best practices to create and implement policies and procedures that deliver a quality program experience.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 5 years in career services, business, human resources, counseling or related field

Preferred

• 1 year of management experience in related field

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents

Preferred

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of principles, practices, procedures, and skills necessary to perform in profession or area of specialization
• Advanced understanding of organizational technologies and practices
• Ability to identify and resolve increasingly complex problems/issues/assignments
• Advanced problem-solving skills and techniques and ability to resolve unclear situations, utilizing expertise in specialized field
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and apply expert analysis techniques to make decisions
• Ability to set priorities and/or sequence of tasks to achieve objectives with minimal oversight

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$82,000 - $85,0000 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Program Management
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