Managing Director of the Opportunity Hub, Career Exploration and Engagement

How to Apply

A detailed cover letter is required for consideration when applying for this position. Upload the cover letter as the first page(s) of a single electronic document that includes your CV or resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your experience directly related to the responsibilities described below. The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $125,000 with a higher salary possible for well-qualified applicants.

Summary

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) is looking for a Managing Director of the Opportunity Hub, Career Exploration and Engagement, reporting directly to the Assistant Dean of Student Development and Career Initiatives. The LSA Opportunity Hub supports liberal arts and sciences students as they develop their professional identities and aspirations. It provides students with career coaching and exploration, access to internships, internship funding, and connections to jobs, employers, and alums. Students can connect their classroom learning to purposeful work and meaningful lives. The Managing Director focuses on three primary areas of responsibility: (1) leadership and operational oversight; (2) organizational vision and strategic planning; and (3) stewardship of stakeholder relationships. This work includes overseeing alumni engagement, employer engagement, and student coaching and outreach.

LSA is the largest and one of the oldest of the university's 19 schools and colleges, with a long tradition of distinction in teaching and research across the liberal arts. The college offers more than 100 degree programs in over 75 academic departments and programs. Every LSA program is among the best in the U.S. with more than 45 programs in the top 10, and 2 programs are the best in their fields. Learn more about LSA at www.lsa.umich.edu .

We believe in the power and relevance of a liberal arts education, and we support all LSA undergraduates with a deep commitment to those who have been historically under-served. As a college, we are committed to anti-racism and to carrying this commitment through every aspect of our work. Learn more about LSA's mission, vision, and values at https://lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

You can find the complete job description here .

What You'll Do

You will:

• Provide leadership and operational oversight
• Lead a team of approximately 30 employees; supervise 4-5 direct reports
• Create a positive culture characterized by collaboration and creativity, transparency, trust and credibility, and a focus on well-being
• Define and articulate a visionary direction while implementing strategic initiatives for long-term success
• Cultivate meaningful partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and mutually beneficial partnerships

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Required Qualifications*

You have:

• Graduate degree, or equivalent education and experience
• 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in a higher education setting
• Knowledge of trends in internships, employment, the economy, effective career interventions, technology, and industry networks
• A commitment to creating an organization that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable; high competence in collaborating with a variety of diverse stakeholders
• Background or experience in career services or student services administration
• Demonstrated history of successful supervisory experience

Additional Information

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.