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Reporting to the Director of Career Education and Outcomes, and ultimately to the Associate Vice Provost for Career and Professional Development, the Assistant Director for Business Professions will provide career coaching to students primarily interested in business administration, entrepreneurship marketing, finance, accounting serving as liaison to College of Business Administration. The successful candidate will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining high quality professional development resources and programs in CPD for students interested in business and entrepreneurship.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Provide one-on-one career coaching to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni, with a particular focus on students within the College of Business Administration (CBA) and students interested in business professions and entrepreneurship. Implement workshops, information sessions, employer site visits, and industry panels to introduce students to a wide range of professionals and careers.

• Partner with CBA's faculty, staff, departments, and other units across campus, to develop and support career and professional development programming.

• In partnership with CBA, the Director of Career Education and Outcomes and other key CPD staff, coordinate large-scale signature networking events for students considering careers in business industries in addition to tailored support for students pursuing entrepreneurial goals. Collaborate with alumni stakeholders to shape event goals, identify and recruit alumni committee members, and select speakers. Cultivate student interest and provide post-event programming that encourages action toward career goals.

• Cultivate and maintain employer and alumni relationships that benefit student and young alumni career readiness. Connect with employers and alumni to cultivate experiential opportunities. Promote opportunities for students, faculty, parents, alumni, and campus partners.

• Manage 2-5 undergraduate Peer Advisors and/or Graduate Assistants with an interest in supporting business students and the academic internship and internship funding programs. Train, mentor, and guide student staff in developing content for workshops, webpages, and event management. Collaborate with student staff to host career panels, employer information sessions, and career readiness programs.

• Teach courses related to internship and job preparedness for students focused on business professions.

• Contribute fully to the career services profession, representing the university through involvement in national and regional professional associations, and in strategic partnerships with LMU employers, alumni, parents, and other external stakeholders.

• Serve as an active contributor to the Division of Enrollment Management and Academic Engagement, Career, and Professional Development, participating in campus-wide events and committees as requested.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with staff, faculty, and campus partners across the university.

• Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service and student success displaying a work ethic of efficiency and courtesy consistent with the University's mission.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

• Typically, a master's degree or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.

• Minimum of three years of academic advising, career development, counseling, or coaching students within the business field or related area. Preferred experience working with undergraduate students; familiarity with career development/counseling theories and methods; specialized knowledge of the business administration fields, and management or supervisory experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of career development/counseling theories and methods. Knowledge of business career fields and opportunities for experiential learning. Knowledge of the academic environment and high-impact career practices.

• Ability to collaborate with faculty, administrators, campus partners, and employers.

• Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledge of Workday, Microsoft Office Suite, and database management and systems including career-oriented systems (Handshake and Jobscan).

• Event planning and production skills.

• Strong communication skills (both written and oral). Public presentation skills are required.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Team player with solid interpersonal skills.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Constantly required to sit, feel, use finger movement, speak clearly, engage in conversation, and see near and far. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift, carry and push up to 25 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, and use depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment is normal.

MENTAL DEMANDS: Mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Frequent calculating, interrupted work, variety of interrelated tasks, sustained concentration, use of reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

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Salary range

$61,800.00 - $77,300.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at hr@lmu.eduor by phone at (310) 338-2723. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.

When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.

LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.