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Positions within Baylor University exist to support the mission, which is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
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Director of Graduate Career Management
The Assistant Director of ECS Student Engagement is responsible for formulating, implementing, and supporting career development programs and actions designed to increase the engagement of our student in their careers in concern with Baylor's mission. This position supports the mission of the University by attracting a top-tier student body that we can guide and assist in pursuing a vocation of their choice.
Description Pct. of Time
Actively support Engineering and Computer Science students' efforts to obtain full-time employment and summer internships. Provide proactive direct engagement and career management support that contributes directly to their successful job placement. 70%
Create and implement strategic plans focused on improving overall student engagement. Provide support for all recruiting events and ECS networking events as well as employer relations development activities. 15%
Collect Engineering and Computer Science employment and career data to report internally and externally to measure the status of student engagement as well as internship and full-time employment progress. 15%
Total 100%
Functional Skills
Planning
Develops the steps necessary to accomplish long-term goals. Identifies long and short-term goals and establishes realistic plans to reach them. Allocates required resources, allows for contingencies and ensures that plans fit with the larger needs of the organization. Sets milestones to measure progress along the way. This is distinctly different from individuals who ignore long-term or short-term goals, fail to link their goals to broader initiatives, have not set realistic plans that allow for contingencies, and/or ignore the importance of milestones that could enhance motivation in the pursuit of long-term plans.
Operating Skills
Priority and Time management
Prioritizes tasks and manages time to ensure that deadlines are met. Plans his or her time and sticks to those plans. Prevents or manages interruptions until the highest priority tasks are accomplished. This is in contrast to those individuals who fail to prioritize tasks or are not tenacious or disciplined enough to stay focused on the highest priority aspects of the job. This tendency to lack focus or discipline results in unmet deadlines and frustrated stakeholders.
Personal Attribute
Versatility
Is able to take on a variety of different tasks and roles in the organization. Can move in a relatively seamless manner from one task or focus to another and can fill in for other team members when they are absent or are experiencing work overload. This contrasts distinctly with individuals who have a limited number of skills or who convey a strong preference to work in narrowly defined arenas. In these circumstances, the individual's actual (or preferred) lack of range and flexibility typically reduces his/her value in a team environment.
Results Oriented
Achieves results within established timelines. Understands and demonstrates that intentions, activities and results are not the same. Expects that obstacles will occur and refuses to use them as an excuse for not achieving results. This compares favorably to those who seek to justify poor results by describing intentions or activities, who get derailed by obstacles and fail to take effective steps to avoid or overcome them, and/or who frequently miss deadlines without giving a prior warning.
Relationship Skills
Relationship Building and Networking
Builds rapport and develops alliances with a broad range of people. Adjusts communication style to meet the needs of individuals at various organizational levels and to meet the needs of clients. Forms alliances by demonstrating concern and respect for others, as well as by highlighting common interests and aspirations. Leave others feeling that he/she will be a trusted ally and is careful to act in ways that reinforce that trust over time. This is in contrast with the behavior of individuals who tend to interact with a relatively narrow range of people or who fail to adjust their communication styles to accommodate others. It is also quite different than behavior that leaves the impression that the person is seeking to advance his/her own narrow agendas and interests.
Strategic Skills
Strategic Thinking
Can analyze organizational strengths and weaknesses and then combine these with knowledge of the industry, market and organization to develop long-term strategy. This is distinctly different from being unaware of organizational strengths and weaknesses and/or are being unable to combine a knowledge of the industry, market and organization in a fashion that results in a viable long-term strategy.
External Awareness
Keeps informed about market conditions, competitive information and political factors that may impact the goals and interests of the organization. Uses good judgment about when to share external information as well as who should be informed. Stays up-to-date on trends and projections and sees what is on the horizon. Is seldom surprised by political or market factors that affect the organization. This is in contrast to those who stay focused on internal matters alone and get surprised when external factors change the landscape for the organization.
Organizational Awareness
Understands the internal climate of the organization, including the most productive channels of communication, and makes use of the appropriate communication channels to achieve goals and objectives. Has learned about both formal and informal communication channels and understands when to stick to the formal hierarchy of reporting relationships. Understands unwritten protocols and the political aspects of how communication takes place. Avoids errors in judgment when selecting strategies for accomplishing tasks. This is distinctly different than those who fail to understand formal and informal channels of communication, misread organizational dynamics and are left scratching their heads about why their efforts to achieve support and results fall short of their expectations.
Instructions and guidelines define overall goals and priorities under limited supervision. This position may have the authority to commit the employer in matters that have financial impact. Advanced knowledge is required in planning and completing assignments, resolving conflicts and coordinating work with others. This position has the authority to make decisions without direction from supervisor

This position is recognized as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) at Baylor. For more details about the CSA role and responsibilities, please visit https://www.baylor.edu/risk/index.php?id=958570.

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

5 years
8 years


Management of professional subordinates in a competitive technology business environment is critical. Candidate must have prior experience with professional employee development in growth as well as downsized business cycles.
Prior responsibility of business unit management and development is a plus. Track record of increased management and P+L responsibility. Background in Technical/Engineering recruiting is preferred.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Requirement/Condition Frequency
Work performed in a normal office environment. Constant
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to weather extremes. Never
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors and noise. Never
Requirement/Condition Frequency
Physical effort with some handling of light weight such as supplies or materials (0 to 15 lbs). Occasional
Physical efforts including standing, lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy materials or equipment. (15 to 50 lbs). Occasional
Physical effort such as pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, and carrying heavy objects (50 + lbs). Occasional
Requirement/Condition Frequency
Demands require close visual attention. Constant
Demands require prolonged mental concentration. Constant
Requirement/Condition Frequency
Exposure to hazards that may result in some injury, lost time, or threat to one's personal health. Never
Exposure to job hazards that may result in injury, lost time, total disability or death. Never
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8/17/2018 10:37:29 AM