Manager, Student Engagement

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Manager, Student Engagement at its Detroit campus location.Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.Essential functions (job duties):Job PurposeThe Manager, Student Engagement Team develops, manages, andleads all as aspects for the Career Services student programming by collaboratingwith the schools, colleges, and student organizations. This position will serve as the Manager ofthe Student Engagement Team and lead the execution of the career preparation,planning and life design for students and alumni.Essential FunctionsLead StudentEngagement Team in the creation, planning and implementation of studentfocused events including but not limited to workshops, seminars, and learningopportunities.Collaboratewith the Career Services Director to develop a Student Career Ambassador Programas well as oversee training and supervision of the Student CareerAmbassadors.Partnerwith Employer Engagement Team and faculty after collecting student and alumnifeedback on engagement, skills building programming, and program design andlogistics to develop an inclusive student career development journey.Collect data of student engagement with career services professionalstaff including impact on career readiness and job outcomes.Identify key desired life design and career readiness needs byindustry/major through assessments, current industry trends and definestudent program offerings to enhance the career to college experience andemployment success of students.Act as a liaison,collaborator, and information resource to the Dean of Students, Office ofMulticultural Student Engagement (OMSE), University Advising Center, studentorganizations and their advisors, and University schools and colleges.Partner with the Employer EngagementTeam to develop new initiatives which will enhance and improve the college tocareer experience.Assist in the development, revisionand implementation of policies and procedures.Guide, advise and coach students andassist students with customer service opportunities.Participate in staff meetings, universitycommittees, student engagement events and campus events.Create and distribute the CareerServices bi-weekly student and alumni newsletter.Additional duties as assigned.Unique duties:Qualifications:EducationBachelor's degreeBachelor’s degree in student affairs, higher education administration, marketing, psychology, social work, learning design or a related field from an accredited institution.Master’s degree preferred.ExperienceExpert (established subject matter expert, 7+ years experience)Minimum five to six years of leadership experience.Experience working with undecided college students preferred.Experience utilizing and managing career management software preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of student affairs, career development, life design and workforce development.Supervisory Skills: Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Skill and experience in mentoring and coaching of personnel. Ability to train, develop, assess, and offer feedback to staff members. Skill in development of teamwork among staff members.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work successfully with diverse groups of students, faculty, staff, and outside parties. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills including strong public speaking ability.Ability to independently manage a variety of projects while ensuring appropriate tracking, quality control, follow-up and multiple deadlines are met. Strong time management.Preferred qualifications:School/College/Division:H92 - Student AffairsPrimary department:H9203 - Placement ServicesEmployment type:• Regular Employee• Job type: Full Time• Job category: Staff/AdministrativeFunding/salary information:• Compensation type: Annual Salary• Hourly rate:• Salary minimum: $56,700• Salary hire maximum: TBDWorking conditions:Normal office environment.Local travel required.Job openings:• Number of openings: 1• Reposted position: No• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)• Prior posting/requisition number:Background check requirements:University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.Equal employment opportunity statement:Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.