Program Manager - Career and Talent Development

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami seeks a proactive administrator to lead the department's career readiness initiatives and manage Milestones and related Micro-Credentials. This role aligns technology with strategic goals and optimizes workflows to support student success and career readiness.

You'll supervise the Career Development and Integrated Partnerships team, coordinate events, and engage with internal and external partners to broaden program reach across campus and the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in project and event management.
• Knowledge of student development and career development theories.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports CTD and FIU leadership in developing and delivering innovative career readiness initiatives and events.
• Manage and coordinate department career readiness resources and programming integrating digital tools to support student development.
• Coordinates access and training of digital platforms and resources.
• Leads and coordinates development of programming and events promoting tools and technology available to students in their career preparation.
• Develop and direct initiatives related to career development, manage integration and expansion of digital tools and career readiness events, networking events, and more.
• Manage career readiness, milestones and preparation programs including, career readiness courses and Micro-Credentials.
• Facilitate presentation sessions and outreach to promote the importance of career readiness to all audiences.
• Manages and coordinates reporting and budgeting as related to our digital platforms and programming.
• Provides individual and group consultations to students and alumni to support their career development journey.
• Supervises Career Development and Integrated Partnerships team full time and student positions.
• Develop and support professional development of direct reports, staff and affiliates across units.
• Represents FIU Career and Talent Development at different conferences and programming throughout the community.
• Attends internal and external training sessions, meetings, events, and conferences as deemed necessary to fulfill job duties and support function.

Skills

Project management

Event management

Student development

Career development theories

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Digital platforms

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The role is responsible for managing and overseeing the department's early intervention strategies, including the implementation, tracking, and planning of the Milestones initiative and monitoring the effectiveness of career readiness interventions. Key responsibilities include leading critical initiatives such as HB 1261 and the Panther Career Ready Micro-Credential and guiding transitions of our services to become integrated components of the academic experience. In addition, the position ensures that technology is aligned with strategic goals, optimizing workflows and systems to support these initiatives effectively. The role requires continuous evaluation and enhancement of tools and processes to foster student success and career readiness.

Responsibilities

• Supports CTD and FIU leadership in developing and delivering innovative career readiness initiatives and events.
• Manage and coordinate department career readiness resources and programming integrating digital tools to support student development.
• Coordinates access and training of digital platforms and resources.
• Leads and coordinates development of programming and events promoting tools and technology available to students in their career preparation.
• Develop and direct initiatives related to career development, manage integration and expansion of digital tools and career readiness events, networking events, and more.
• Manage career readiness, milestones and preparation programs including, career readiness courses and Micro-Credentials.
• Facilitate presentation sessions and outreach to promote the importance of career readiness to all audiences.
• Manages and coordinates reporting and budgeting as related to our digital platforms and programming.
• Provides individual and group consultations to students and alumni to support their career development journey.
• Supervises Career Development and Integrated Partnerships team full time and student positions.
• Develop and support professional development of direct reports, staff and affiliates across units.
• Represents FIU Career and Talent Development at different conferences and programming throughout the community.
• Attends internal and external training sessions, meetings, events, and conferences as deemed necessary to fulfill job duties and support function.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of related experience, or Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and two (2) years related experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in project and event management.
• Knowledge of student development and career development theories.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$60,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Driver's License Check
• Expanded Background Check
• K-12 Schools Clearance

Other Information

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Disclosures

• Clery Notice
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• To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
• Pay Transparency
  Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
• Notice of Non-Discrimination
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