Manager of Experiential Learning, UMKC Career Services

Job Duties

• Creates and manages work-based learning component materials, programs, and experiences that purposefully maximize learning.
• Coordinates and logistics of programs, such as employer site visits, job shadowing, mentoring, mock interviews, and the department’s on-campus and off-campus internship programs.
• Initiates recruitment of employers for on/off-campus programs, and processes/approves employer job postings and registrations for job postings in UMKC’s job board.
• Attends networking events and other area meetings and events to increase the number of employers and professionals participating in on-campus recruiting activities.
• Supports students seeking internships through resume review and mock interviews.
• Organizes and manages competitive-style employer projects such as hackathons, design competitions, and other experiences that combine students' academic knowledge and skills with real-world applications.

Skills And Competencies

• Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with educational institutions, students, and employers.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously with high attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative to complete projects in a timely fashion.
• Ability to navigate multiple technology platforms and to learn new platforms as required.
• Knowledge of labor relations, employment, and staffing.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
• Experience in early career talent recruitment, including engagement with college-level students and recent graduates, will be particularly valued.
• Prior experience in higher education programs, especially those focusing on experiential learning or career development.
• Experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
• Education: Master’s degree in Higher Education, Human Resources, Social Science, or related fields.
• Understanding project management and/or event planning/coordination through work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education programs, especially those focusing on experiential learning or career development.
• Experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Human Resources, Social Science, or related fields.
• Understanding project management and/or event planning/coordination through work experience.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $53,976 - $57,240 annually. Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Schedule

To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Retirement.
• Paid time off.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid caregiver leave.
• Education fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.