Assistant Director, Doctoral Life Design, KSAS
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Assistant Director, Doctoral Life Design KSAS
. Our mission is to ensure that every student and postdoctoral fellow, regardless of background, academic discipline, or social capital, navigates their academic journey and career path with clarity and purpose.Reporting to the Director of Doctoral and Postdoctoral Life Design, the Assistant Director will shape and advance professional development initiatives for all scholars at the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences (KSAS), with a focus on those in the Humanities and Social Sciences. This includes leading innovative career education and training programs and collaborating on key events to foster their career design.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead the development and execution of innovative workshops, courses, digital resources, and coaching initiatives.Provide accessible, high-quality digital resources, including online career guides, informational videos, and self-paced modules.Develop and lead unique signature events and programs that enhance key skills and competencies.Collaborate with the team to connect scholars with experienced professionals, faculty, and alumni.Meet with doctoral students to offer personalized career advice and support.Champion a data-driven approach by utilizing surveys and assessment tools to measure the impact of career-focused programs.Construct comprehensive assessment frameworks tailored for career design.Integrate emerging trends and best practices in doctoral and postdoctoral career design.Regularly evaluate the impact and outcomes of career design activities.Foster strong partnerships with key stakeholders across the university.Proactively establish and strengthen external partnerships with key organizations.Act as a liaison with departments within KSAS and other stakeholders.Prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in all engagements and initiatives.Solicit and integrate feedback from scholars, postdocs, faculty, and industry partners.Special Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to design and implement creative and impactful programming.Experience in developing and applying effective assessment methods.Understanding of higher education leadership and administration.Ability to translate the unique experiences of doctoral scholars into valuable skills.Exceptional skills in delivering engaging presentations and workshops.Proficiency in creating compelling digital materials.Openness to producing engaging educational video materials and social media content.Strong ability to analyze information and situations.Exceptional networking skills.Eagerness to learn quickly and continuously improve.Strong leadership and collaboration skills.Ability to adapt to shifts in priorities.The Ideal Candidate ProfileSees challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation.Approaches situations with receptivity to diverse perspectives.Actively seeks feedback for professional development.Fosters an environment of trust and mutual respect.Leads with empathy and understanding of team needs.Thrives in a flexible work environment.Forms meaningful and productive relationships.Proactively seeks innovative solutions.Deeply data-driven and outcome-focused.Has a natural ability to lead group programs.Proficient in using social media and digital platforms.Prioritizes scalable, group-based interventions.Minimum QualificationsMaster's Degree.Three years of experience in higher education, government, non-profit, or corporate settings.Additional experience may substitute for required education.Preferred QualificationsPh.D. in a relevant field, preferably in the Humanities or Social Sciences.Experience with online Learning Management Systems (LMS).Proficiency in Life Design frameworks.Ability to guide and develop others professionally.Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proven ability to teach or train effectively.Outstanding communication and presentation skills.Exceptional project management and time management skills.Knowledgeable in a wide range of career pathways for doctoral scholars.Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional networks.Strong passion for career design and development.Classified Title: IL & LD OfficerJob Posting Title (Working Title): Assistant Director, Doctoral Life Design, KSASRole/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MDStarting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: Mon - Fri / 08:30am - 05:00pmExempt Status: ExemptLocation: Homewood CampusDepartment name: PHuturesPersonnel area: University Student Services
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