John Carroll University
Director of Boler Professional Development Program
John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, United States
Director of Boler Professional Development Program
Job Title Director of Boler Professional Development Program
Summary
The Boler Professional Development Program ( BPD ) is a signature initiative of the Boler College of Business, designed to equip students with the essential professional skills needed for career success. The Director of BPD is responsible for leading the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of the program, ensuring that students graduate with strong professional and career competencies. BPD includes a set of courses, events, and activities in which students will be required to participate during their four-year undergraduate degree program. This position is a full time, 12-month position and will report to the Associate Dean of the Boler College of Business. As the duties outlined below illustrate, consistent coordination with the JCU Center for Career Services and integration with the Onward student success platform will also be required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and deliver courses in the Boler Professional Development ( BPD ) Program.
Ensure that the Boler Professional Development Program aligns with the university standards for professional development across all colleges.
Maintain a record of student participation in program courses, events, and activities, while monitoring student completion of program requirements for graduation. Provide substitutions or options for students who transfer, study abroad, or work in full-time internships for a semester. Meet with non-traditional students to determine their needs and placement within the program.
Manage external web-based career support programs and services specific to BPD (e.g., Suitable, Handshake, Canvas, etc.).
Coordinate with Integrated Marketing and Communications to develop print materials and web presence for the program.
Work with professional and faculty advisors to ensure appropriate knowledge of program specifics.
Work with the Dean’s Office, faculty, the Center for Career Services, and employers to ensure program objectives continue to meet the needs of students preparing for internships and full-time positions.
Publicize program events and activities.
Hire, train, and manage staff needed to support the program, including professional coaches, graduate assistants, and student workers.
Collaborate with the Center for Career Services on employer engagement efforts for BPD , including establishing a coordinated approach to outreach, programming, and tracking.
Manage Boler Employer Partners for special activities and events afforded to them.
Maintain relationships and coordinate with Career Services to engage Boler Employer Recruiters for special events on and off campus.
Coordinate third-party providers and volunteers assisting in the delivery of program events and activities.
Coordinate with other areas of the university (e.g., Academic Success Center, Center for Career Services) to maintain a menu of events and activities for professional development of students as part of the university’s Onward student success platform.
Act as a liaison with Career Services to ensure maximum leveraging of university resources for the professional development of all Boler students.
In collaboration with the Center for Career Services, participate in the broader development of career services activities on campus to engage students in opportunities to gather career-related information.
Collaborate with the Student Success Center and other areas as the university builds out a career ecosystem within the Onward student success platform.
Work with the Boler Associate Dean to plan programming and schedule sessions/ courses.
Manage the BPD operating budget.
Develop and report program performance and efficacy metrics annually.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Human Resources, or related field.
Three to five years of experience in a human resource office or other job/career-related position, or college career center.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with college students.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Excellent public presentation skills, writing skills, and project follow-through ability.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in the use of Excel and PowerPoint, for the creation of presentations.
Proficiency with social media management.
Certified Professional Resume Writer ( CPRW ) or completed within four (4) months of start date.
Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional experience in a business field
Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions
This position works in-person from our campus in University Heights, Ohio. Generally, 37.5 hours per week as assigned. This position will likely require work to be performed outside of normal business hours for events and program activities.
Physical Requirements Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other office locations and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Hours Hours Full Time
FLSA Starting range for this role is $60,000 – $70,000, commensurate with qualifications. This position offers a generous Total Rewards package that includes health and dental insurance options, paid vacation, personal, sick, and mission time, holidays, 403 (b) retirement plan, life insurance, and tuition remission benefits for you, your spouse, and children.
About John Carroll University About John Carroll University John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master’s level.
The University enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.
Posting Number Posting Number AS932P
Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value all individuals and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Summary
The Boler Professional Development Program ( BPD ) is a signature initiative of the Boler College of Business, designed to equip students with the essential professional skills needed for career success. The Director of BPD is responsible for leading the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of the program, ensuring that students graduate with strong professional and career competencies. BPD includes a set of courses, events, and activities in which students will be required to participate during their four-year undergraduate degree program. This position is a full time, 12-month position and will report to the Associate Dean of the Boler College of Business. As the duties outlined below illustrate, consistent coordination with the JCU Center for Career Services and integration with the Onward student success platform will also be required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and deliver courses in the Boler Professional Development ( BPD ) Program.
Ensure that the Boler Professional Development Program aligns with the university standards for professional development across all colleges.
Maintain a record of student participation in program courses, events, and activities, while monitoring student completion of program requirements for graduation. Provide substitutions or options for students who transfer, study abroad, or work in full-time internships for a semester. Meet with non-traditional students to determine their needs and placement within the program.
Manage external web-based career support programs and services specific to BPD (e.g., Suitable, Handshake, Canvas, etc.).
Coordinate with Integrated Marketing and Communications to develop print materials and web presence for the program.
Work with professional and faculty advisors to ensure appropriate knowledge of program specifics.
Work with the Dean’s Office, faculty, the Center for Career Services, and employers to ensure program objectives continue to meet the needs of students preparing for internships and full-time positions.
Publicize program events and activities.
Hire, train, and manage staff needed to support the program, including professional coaches, graduate assistants, and student workers.
Collaborate with the Center for Career Services on employer engagement efforts for BPD , including establishing a coordinated approach to outreach, programming, and tracking.
Manage Boler Employer Partners for special activities and events afforded to them.
Maintain relationships and coordinate with Career Services to engage Boler Employer Recruiters for special events on and off campus.
Coordinate third-party providers and volunteers assisting in the delivery of program events and activities.
Coordinate with other areas of the university (e.g., Academic Success Center, Center for Career Services) to maintain a menu of events and activities for professional development of students as part of the university’s Onward student success platform.
Act as a liaison with Career Services to ensure maximum leveraging of university resources for the professional development of all Boler students.
In collaboration with the Center for Career Services, participate in the broader development of career services activities on campus to engage students in opportunities to gather career-related information.
Collaborate with the Student Success Center and other areas as the university builds out a career ecosystem within the Onward student success platform.
Work with the Boler Associate Dean to plan programming and schedule sessions/ courses.
Manage the BPD operating budget.
Develop and report program performance and efficacy metrics annually.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Human Resources, or related field.
Three to five years of experience in a human resource office or other job/career-related position, or college career center.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with college students.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Excellent public presentation skills, writing skills, and project follow-through ability.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in the use of Excel and PowerPoint, for the creation of presentations.
Proficiency with social media management.
Certified Professional Resume Writer ( CPRW ) or completed within four (4) months of start date.
Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional experience in a business field
Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions
This position works in-person from our campus in University Heights, Ohio. Generally, 37.5 hours per week as assigned. This position will likely require work to be performed outside of normal business hours for events and program activities.
Physical Requirements Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other office locations and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Hours Hours Full Time
FLSA Starting range for this role is $60,000 – $70,000, commensurate with qualifications. This position offers a generous Total Rewards package that includes health and dental insurance options, paid vacation, personal, sick, and mission time, holidays, 403 (b) retirement plan, life insurance, and tuition remission benefits for you, your spouse, and children.
About John Carroll University About John Carroll University John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master’s level.
The University enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.
Posting Number Posting Number AS932P
Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value all individuals and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Where did you first hear about the job opening? AJCU
Alumni Referral
Diversity Jobs
Employee Referral
Google Jobs
Higher Ed Jobs
I'm a Current JCU Employee
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
JCU Website
Ohio Means Jobs
Other
NCAA
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Twitter/X
1 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights, Ohio, 44118
#J-18808-Ljbffr