Purpose of the Position

The Director of Career Services is responsible for planning, developing and administering career and employment assistance programs for students, graduates and alumni. The Director of Career Services will build effective relationships with local and regional corporations, non-profit and government organizations and community partners to identify employment opportunities.

The Director of Career Services reports to the Senior Director of Career Services. 

UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus. 

• Anticipated starting salary of $95,000; pay rate negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• $50,000 Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements marketing plans to achieve graduate employment goals.
• Oversees training and development of the Career Services staff.
• Builds and maintains relationships with local and regional corporations and organizations.
• Develops and maintains systems used to identify extern and employment opportunities for students.
• Assists graduates in securing employment in their field of study.
• Provides career coaching and interview techniques through seminars and workshops using Think, Build, Live, Success.
• Maintains department compliance with government and accreditation regulations.
• Plans school’s Advisory Committee for each program in school.
• Organizes Career Fairs, Open Houses and employer tours.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, CIE, and internal UMA policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalates any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Team Member Leadership

• Build and foster a strong culture of accountability, learning, trust, and high performance with assigned team
• Onboard, develop, and retain top performers
• Develop a team with skills and experience aligned to meet UMA’s needs with a focus on retention of top performers
• Set clear expectations for all Team Members. Analyze goals, activities and results to determine action plans to improve individual and team performance per stated performance management guidelines.
• Ensure that UMA values are being demonstrated and policies are being followed.

Support Institutional Initiatives

• Keep current on institutional goals, objectives, and progress
• Engage in institutional sponsored activities and initiatives as appropriate
• Lead with courage in support of change initiatives that impact organization
• Manages and assists in coordinating efforts between departments within UMA

Compliance:

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, CIE, and internal UMA policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalates any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of 2-5 years experience in recruiting, career services and employment assistance, or in sales.

Associated Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong oral and written skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Internet required.
• Proven track record of project completions, multi-tasking, and the ability to handle a high pressure environment with significant timeline pressures.
• Management experience required.
• History of developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Working Environment:

• Ability to work full-remote, on-site, or a hybrid attendance model
• Ability to travel as required – up to 25% travel
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Requires long periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
• Requires ability to travel
• Requires occasional bending, stooping and squatting
• Requires occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.

OUR VALUES

Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody. 

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.

CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES

We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.

COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS

We are committed to our team members’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.

PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE

We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.

HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY

Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small.

WORK AS ONE

We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together - as one - ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts.

UMA will NEVER ask you to send money or ask you to provide bank account information in order for you to get reimbursed for tools to work. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be from UMA about a job posting, you can always verify the position at https://careers-ultimatemedical.icims.com/