Berea College
Description
The Postgraduate Success Manager will contribute to the overall mission of the Office of Internships & Career Development, with the primary responsibility of overseeing the BereaCorps Program, an externally funded program that employs recent Berea College graduates in positions across campus for up to two years. Oversight of the program includes managing all aspects of the program, including hiring and strategic mentoring the employees during their time in the program; engaging with their supervisors and ensuring clarity in their role as BereaCorps supervisors; creating dynamic professional development workshops and opportunities for the employees, and managing the grant‑funded program budget. The Manager also collaborates with the Alumni, Communications and Philanthropy team to develop and implement an Alumni mentoring program.
Your Key Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Direct the BereaCorps Program, including hiring processes, employee mentorship, supervisor engagement, and a robust professional development program
Develop and implement a robust annual educational workshop series for program participants, often leading the workshops or managing all aspects of engaging guest speakers/leaders, including any contractual agreements and stipends.
Utilize Career Launch and LinkedIn Learning to create individualized career development plans for cohort members
Host individual and group coaching sessions throughout the cohort lifecycle to support employee career action plan creation and execution
Manage program budget, required grant reporting, promotions, recruitment and assessment
Implement and sustain a qualitative and quantitative impact and effectiveness study for BereaCorps members post program participation.
In collaboration with the ICD & Alumni Philanthropy teams, develop Alumni mentoring programming to support employees and student success beyond Berea
Promote ICD and other campus events as relevant to program participants
Support programmatic work of ICD as it aligns with BereaCorps mission.
Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students.
What You’ll Bring Education required to ensure success in this position
Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, or relevant field; with relevant experience
Master’s degree preferred in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, or relevant field
Experience Required to Ensure Success in This Position
3-5 years of experience as a program coordinator or project manager in career services, experiential education or related programs preferred
Experience planning and leading educational & career development workshops and events.
Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills for the purposes of on‑campus communication and building relationships with partners in the region.
Knowledge of student career development and college career services
Dynamic track record of event planning and programming
Computer proficiency and data management skills (expertise with Microsoft Office suite, databases, and presentation platforms required; familiarity with Moodle preferred)
Ability to prioritize and work independently without direct supervision
Ability to multitask and meet high standards of quality and accuracy
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, and the willingness and ability to take initiative
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
License, Certification, or Registration Necessary
Certified Professional Career Coach required or similar: CliftonStrengths, NACE, MBTI
Valid Driver’s License
Required background checks
Physical Requirements
Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds
Ability to travel by car and/or plane
Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs
Ability to read a computer screen, and fully access and understand verbal and written communication
Environmental Conditions
Professional office with interruptions and noise due to frequent visitors, students, staff and faculty
Occasional travel for programmatic activities both locally and nationally
Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends, as needed
Ability to Operate the Following Vehicles or Equipment
Standard office equipment: computer, phone, etc.
Job related technologies include but not limited to Microsoft Office, Handshake, Docusign, Zoom, Smartsheets, Moodle, LinkedIn Learning, Career Launch and Social Media platforms
Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 46 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them with a no‑tuition promise. Berea’s students excel in the College’s supportive yet demanding academic environment, and most are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only ten federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10–12 hours weekly in various positions across campus. Berea College is also the only institution in Kentucky to receive the 5‑Star Rating from Money Magazine, 2025. Washington Monthly has named Berea College the #1 Best College in the nation in its 2025 College Guide. Berea College appears in their rankings as #1 College (overall): Best College for your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars, #1 Best‑in Class College, #1 Liberal Arts College and #1 Best Bang for the Buck Southern College. Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at www.berea.edu. Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Our Benefits Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the Child Development Laboratory for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Seabury Center Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement. Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part‑time employees who work an average of 24 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro‑rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at https://www.berea.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits.
Our Unique Culture Berea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations, different religious traditions, and no religious traditions work together in support of Berea's Great Commitments. Over the past century, various leaders of the College have applied the College’s inclusive scriptural foundation and spirit to their expanding world and welcomed those whose beliefs were consistent with the Christian gospel of impartial love. Therefore, Berea College today affirms its inclusive Christian tradition even as it respects the traditions of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus, as well as other faiths, and those holding no religious beliefs. We strive not to ignore our differences, but rather seek to understand each other honestly and respectfully, and together create a climate where anyone can openly discuss what they believe without fear of sanction. To that end, all persons who are willing to share in the spirit and the work of the Great Commitments as shaped by its preamble are welcome to study, to teach, and to work at Berea.
Labor Supervision In support of Berea College’s great commitments, staff and faculty serve as labor supervisors. Our fourth great commitment, The Dignity of Labor, promotes learning and serving in community through the student Labor Program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. Student Labor Supervision includes scheduling, assigning, and approving student work, developing students' workplace acumen, and providing tangible work experience. To learn more about the labor program office please see the following link Labor Program Office.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Higher Education
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Your Key Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Direct the BereaCorps Program, including hiring processes, employee mentorship, supervisor engagement, and a robust professional development program
Develop and implement a robust annual educational workshop series for program participants, often leading the workshops or managing all aspects of engaging guest speakers/leaders, including any contractual agreements and stipends.
Utilize Career Launch and LinkedIn Learning to create individualized career development plans for cohort members
Host individual and group coaching sessions throughout the cohort lifecycle to support employee career action plan creation and execution
Manage program budget, required grant reporting, promotions, recruitment and assessment
Implement and sustain a qualitative and quantitative impact and effectiveness study for BereaCorps members post program participation.
In collaboration with the ICD & Alumni Philanthropy teams, develop Alumni mentoring programming to support employees and student success beyond Berea
Promote ICD and other campus events as relevant to program participants
Support programmatic work of ICD as it aligns with BereaCorps mission.
Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students.
What You’ll Bring Education required to ensure success in this position
Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, or relevant field; with relevant experience
Master’s degree preferred in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, or relevant field
Experience Required to Ensure Success in This Position
3-5 years of experience as a program coordinator or project manager in career services, experiential education or related programs preferred
Experience planning and leading educational & career development workshops and events.
Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills for the purposes of on‑campus communication and building relationships with partners in the region.
Knowledge of student career development and college career services
Dynamic track record of event planning and programming
Computer proficiency and data management skills (expertise with Microsoft Office suite, databases, and presentation platforms required; familiarity with Moodle preferred)
Ability to prioritize and work independently without direct supervision
Ability to multitask and meet high standards of quality and accuracy
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, and the willingness and ability to take initiative
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
License, Certification, or Registration Necessary
Certified Professional Career Coach required or similar: CliftonStrengths, NACE, MBTI
Valid Driver’s License
Required background checks
Physical Requirements
Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds
Ability to travel by car and/or plane
Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs
Ability to read a computer screen, and fully access and understand verbal and written communication
Environmental Conditions
Professional office with interruptions and noise due to frequent visitors, students, staff and faculty
Occasional travel for programmatic activities both locally and nationally
Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends, as needed
Ability to Operate the Following Vehicles or Equipment
Standard office equipment: computer, phone, etc.
Job related technologies include but not limited to Microsoft Office, Handshake, Docusign, Zoom, Smartsheets, Moodle, LinkedIn Learning, Career Launch and Social Media platforms
Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 46 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them with a no‑tuition promise. Berea’s students excel in the College’s supportive yet demanding academic environment, and most are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only ten federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10–12 hours weekly in various positions across campus. Berea College is also the only institution in Kentucky to receive the 5‑Star Rating from Money Magazine, 2025. Washington Monthly has named Berea College the #1 Best College in the nation in its 2025 College Guide. Berea College appears in their rankings as #1 College (overall): Best College for your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars, #1 Best‑in Class College, #1 Liberal Arts College and #1 Best Bang for the Buck Southern College. Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at www.berea.edu. Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Our Benefits Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the Child Development Laboratory for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Seabury Center Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement. Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part‑time employees who work an average of 24 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro‑rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at https://www.berea.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits.
Our Unique Culture Berea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations, different religious traditions, and no religious traditions work together in support of Berea's Great Commitments. Over the past century, various leaders of the College have applied the College’s inclusive scriptural foundation and spirit to their expanding world and welcomed those whose beliefs were consistent with the Christian gospel of impartial love. Therefore, Berea College today affirms its inclusive Christian tradition even as it respects the traditions of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus, as well as other faiths, and those holding no religious beliefs. We strive not to ignore our differences, but rather seek to understand each other honestly and respectfully, and together create a climate where anyone can openly discuss what they believe without fear of sanction. To that end, all persons who are willing to share in the spirit and the work of the Great Commitments as shaped by its preamble are welcome to study, to teach, and to work at Berea.
Labor Supervision In support of Berea College’s great commitments, staff and faculty serve as labor supervisors. Our fourth great commitment, The Dignity of Labor, promotes learning and serving in community through the student Labor Program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. Student Labor Supervision includes scheduling, assigning, and approving student work, developing students' workplace acumen, and providing tangible work experience. To learn more about the labor program office please see the following link Labor Program Office.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Higher Education
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