Organizational Development Specialists – Career Advancement & Enrollment

Job Description

Career Advancement & Enrollment Engagement | University of Utah

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City, UT. The University provides a robust academic environment through its Graduate Business Programs and Executive Education, preparing professionals for career success. This role is vital for empowering students to achieve their career goals through comprehensive coaching and strategic guidance. It also strengthens the institution’s reach and growth by supporting broader enrollment and engagement initiatives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full Time
• Location: In-person – Salt Lake City, UT
• Pay: $75000–$90000 yearly
• Mission: This person delivers and develops comprehensive career advancement programs, supports student enrollment, and enhances engagement across graduate business programs and Executive Education.
• Tech Stack: Canvas, Gallup StrengthsFinder, Career Leader, DISC

What You’ll Actually Do
• Career Coaching: Deliver individualized career coaching sessions to help graduate business students clarify goals, navigate career transitions, and develop job-search strategies.
• Program Development: Partner with the team to maintain and further develop an existing comprehensive Career Advancement program, ensuring alignment with student needs and benchmarks.
• Student Engagement: Proactively build relationships and communicate with current MBA students through various media to engage them in career advancement services and support their progress.
• Enrollment Support: Collaborate with graduate program enrollment and recruiting teams to support prospective student engagement and recruitment activities across business programs.
• Network Expansion: Leverage professional experience and networks to strengthen engagement with partner institutions, employers, alumni, and support Executive Education initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) with 6 years of directly related work experience, or a Master’s degree (or equivalency) with 4 years of directly related work experience, focused on organizational development, career advancement, or enrollment engagement.
• Experience: Demonstrated success coaching individuals through career decisions, transitions, advancement opportunities, and job search strategies, combined with proven success in prospect and client/student engagement to motivate action.
• Skills: Strong relationship building, active listening, current competence in resume and LinkedIn profile optimization, understanding of corporate hiring practices and employment markets, and effective mock interview feedback.
• Bonus: Certification in Gallup StrengthsFinder, experience with career and coaching assessment tools (e.g., Gallup StrengthsFinder, Career Leader, DISC), comfort with public speaking and presenting to groups, and experience working in higher education (preferably a business school).