Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Assistant Director of Career Coaching oversees the Toppel Career Center’s peer-to-peer career coaching services that serve as a catalyst for student engagement with the Center. This position directly supervises the peer Career Coach team. Reporting directly to the Director of Career Education, the Assistant Director will also oversee programs and resources related to mentorship, including assisting with the implementation of the Cane2Cane platform for students-alumni connections. Salary range: $ 50,000 - $66,477. The starting salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Peer-to-Peer Career Coaching Supervise up to 14 peer (undergraduate and graduate) Career Coaches who assist with outreach and drop-in career coaching Manage recruitment and selection process for peer Career Coach staff Manage and facilitate ongoing training of peer Career Coaches in these areas: career coaching theory and strategies, facilitating outreach workshops, and career resources Manage online resume and practice interview review process through Handshake career management platform and Big Interview platform Collaborate with Associate Director of Career Readiness by providing professional development to all Toppel student interns Mentorship Initiatives Collaborate with Associate Director of Career Readiness with the management of the Cane2Cane (PeopleGrove) web-based mentoring platform to facilitate connections between students, alumni, and community members, which includes user access, training, and support; evaluating and implementing new features; and serving as a point of contact for campus partners and community members interested in contributing to the platform Market the Cane2Cane platform and analyze user engagement Lead the Cane2Cane groups feature, including creating groups based on overall Career Education strategy, monitoring group activity, and assessing their impact in collaboration with Alumni Engagement colleagues Design educational resources to enhance students’ ability to network and seek out mentors effectively GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, implement, and evaluate innovative programming as market trends change Maintain weekly career coaching schedule on an as-needed basis Serve as liaison to schools and colleges as established with the Director Assist with department’s student assessment measures Participate in weekly meetings with team members Staff events during some evening and weekend hours Perform other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES (KSA) Excellent written and verbal communication Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment Skilled in assessing, organizing, and prioritizing multiple tasks Ability to present to small and large audiences on career-related topics Skilled in training and supervision EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree in Higher Education or related area preferred Bachelor’s degree required WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Two to four years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree An appropriate combination of relevant education, certifications, and/or work experience will be considered The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.