This position will embrace the goals of the strategic plan, and the challenge of building and re-imagining career services in a culturally sensitive way. Together with strategic partners at LMU, the Associate Vice Provost will define what constitutes post-graduate success for LMU students and build the networks and relationships that will make such success the reality for all students, regardless of their course of study.
The Associate Vice Provost is responsible for providing comprehensive career services to about 6,000 undergraduates. He or she will also oversee efforts to support a portion of the 3,000+ graduate students, and—in collaboration with Alumni Relations—LMU alumni.
Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Leadership
1. Create a compelling vision, mission, and goals for the Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) that align with LMU institutional priorities.
2. Work with deans of all the schools/colleges to design career pathways that are tailored to the needs of their students, determining the personnel, organizational structure and financial resources required to achieve optimal results.
3. Re-imagine and oversee a comprehensive program of advising, experiential education, and employment services that integrate with educational and co-curricular experiences in each of the schools/colleges.
4. Promote the vision and value proposition of the CPDC to students, LMU’s senior leadership, and LMU’s Board of Trustees.
5. Oversee the design and implementation of strategies to address the career-related needs of all students, regardless of major, background, or areas of interest; effectively assist students in transitioning from LMU to post-graduate opportunities (work, volunteering, graduate school, fellowships).
6. Leverage on- and off-campus relationships to enhance career advising, connections, internships, and work opportunities.
7. Educate LMU audiences on national trends relating to careers and professional development and the implications for Jesuit-educated liberal arts and pre-professional students.
8. Create opportunities for external funding through the development of career initiatives that achieve quantifiable results.
9. Engage key stakeholders (including faculty, students, alumni, parents and employers) in shaping the direction and initiatives of the CPDC.
Management
1. Design an optimal staffing model and resource allocation to support the CPDC’s mission and goals.
2. Play a key role in the hiring, training, motivation, and evaluation of CPDC staff.
3. Oversee the design and implementation of a strategic employer development and internship plan, traveling as necessary to build important relationships.
4. Determine the appropriate balance between high-tech and high-touch services, supporting technological approaches that align with the way students approach careers in the 21st century.
5. Oversee the development and analysis of metrics that track progress towards CPDC and institutional goals and make adjustments to programs and staffing in response to data.
6. Promote the use of student paraprofessionals in providing certain career services (e.g., resume and cover letter preparation) and in expanding the reach of CPDC beyond and outside of regular work hours.
7. Oversee and support efforts to engage faculty, administrators, alumni, parents, and friends in facilitating the career success of students through development of a Career Community; participate in key events on and off campus.
8. Create an environment of continual assessment, creativity, and innovation in meeting CPDC goals.
9. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Promote an environment that fosters diversity and inclusiveness. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Leadership Expectations
Exhibit collaborative leadership working with both campus and external stakeholders to extend the reach of the CPDC. Partnering with faculty and staff in creating a campus culture that supports the CPDC by reaching students through the classroom and campus community. Develops innovative collaborations with academic centers to integrate career development and experiential learning to ensure that students graduate well prepared to articulate the professional abilities and skills they have acquired through their curricular and co-curricular experiences. Collaborates with the alumni around opportunities for alum engagement in recruitment, mentoring and supporting students.
Requisite Qualifications
- Typically, a master’s degree or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
- Minimum ten years of leadership/management experience preferred, including change management, in an area relating to careers, human resources, or higher education.
- Substantial experience in leading efforts that have promoted access, diversity, inclusion, multiculturalism and education and employment equity including fluency with the current scholarship in these areas.
- Demonstrated experience in achieving goals with and through people who may, or may not, be direct reports.
- Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships and networks for mutual benefit.
- Experience in effectively managing people, finances, and technology in a budget-constrained environment.
- Experience in building support and financial resources through the creation of results-oriented programs and initiatives.
- Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information.
- Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated computer competency.
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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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Salary range
$112,200.00 - $151,500.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience. Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)
