Organizational Development Specialists

Announcement

Details

Open Date
10/30/2026

Requisition Number
PRN46644B

Job Title
Organizational Development Specialists

Working Title
Career Advancement & Enrollment Engagement

Career Progression Track
P00

Track Level
P3 - Career

FLSA Code
Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday through Friday, with flexibility to adjust the schedule as needed to accommodate student coaching needs, student-facing events, and other departmental priorities.

This position is fully on-site and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work arrangements. As an essential campus role, the employee is required to work in person at the University of Utah to directly support students, colleagues, departmental operations, events, and other business needs.

VP Area
Academic Affairs

Department
00033 - Executive Education

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$75,000 to $90,000

Close Date
11/05/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time professional to deliver, maintain, and further develop an existing comprehensive and innovative Career Advancement program while also supporting broader enrollment and engagement initiatives across Graduate Business Programs and Executive Education.

This role includes providing individualized career coaching and collaborating with MBA teams to support professional development, career advancement, job searches, and entrepreneurship. The individual will help students clarify career goals, identify actionable next steps, navigate career transitions, and make effective use of available career resources and opportunities.

In addition to career advancement responsibilities, this position will contribute to enrollment, recruiting, and engagement initiatives across graduate business programs and Executive Education. Working collaboratively with program leadership, enrollment teams, and other school colleagues, this individual will leverage their professional experience, networks, and relationship-building skills to support prospective student engagement, recruitment activities, and opportunities that strengthen program visibility and enrollment growth.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of career coaching and career paths, as well as extensive knowledge of the employment market, corporate hiring practices, and relationship-based engagement. This individual will collaborate with MBA program teams, Employer Relations, and other school colleagues to connect students with opportunities and support broader departmental priorities.

Responsibilities

Career Advancement and Coaching (Primary Focus)

• Partner with the team to understand current processes, benchmarks, resources, programming, and students' evolving needs.
• Proactively develop relationships with current MBA students to engage them in Career Advancement Services, provide individualized career coaching, and support progress toward career goals.
• Conduct one-on-one career coaching sessions to help students clarify career goals, identify next steps, navigate career transitions, and develop actionable career advancement or job-search strategies.
• Introduce coaching and support students in getting started, sharing key career benchmarks, resources, and individualized guidance based on their goals and career stage.
• Coach students on career development topics including resume and LinkedIn strategy, networking, interviewing, job-search strategy, career advancement, and professional positioning.
• Proactively communicate and engage with students to share the value of Career Advancement Services and career coaching through various media, including webinars and presentations, Canvas program courses, program brochures, student information emails, and other communication channels.
• Collaborate with MBA program teams and Executive Education to connect students with relevant career development, networking, and recruiting opportunities.
• Support career coaching and professional development initiatives for other MBA student populations, including Full-Time MBA, as departmental needs evolve.
• Track student engagement and progress toward career goals and contribute to program benchmarks, outcomes, and continuous improvement efforts.

Enrollment and Engagement Support

• Collaborate with graduate program enrollment and recruiting teams to support prospective student engagement, recruitment activities, and enrollment initiatives across MBA and other graduate business programs.
• Leverage professional experience, industry knowledge, and established networks to contribute to recruiting and relationship-building initiatives, including outreach, presentations, events, and engagement with prospective students and partner institutions.
• Work collaboratively with the Manager, Graduate Program Partnerships and other school colleagues to support coordinated outreach and strengthen engagement with partner schools, employers, alumni, and professional networks.
• Support Executive Education enrollment and engagement initiatives in coordination with program leadership and business development colleagues, including prospective participant outreach, events, and activities that expand program awareness and engagement.
• Participate in cross-program initiatives, special projects, and other activities that strengthen relationships, enhance the prospective student experience, and advance enrollment and departmental priorities.

Department Support and On-Site Work Expectations

This position is part of a larger, collaborative department, and responsibilities may extend beyond the primary functional areas described in this posting. Employees may be asked to support programs, projects, events, operational needs, or other priorities across the department based on business needs. Duties and assignments may evolve over time and may include other responsibilities appropriate to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Organizational Development Specialist, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Demonstrated success coaching individuals through career decisions, transitions, advancement opportunities, and job-search strategies.
• Demonstrated success in prospect and client/student engagement, with strong results in motivating people to take action.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with educational institutions, employers, professional networks, and other external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of corporate hiring practices, employment markets, and evolving workforce trends.
• Excels at relationship building, active listening, asking open-ended questions, and providing individualized, forward-focused feedback.
• Adaptable and respectful when working across a breadth of graduate student identities, ages, career levels, and life experiences.
• Current and competent in resume editing and LinkedIn profile optimization for recruiter screening.
• Understands how AI is impacting the hiring process and job-search strategies.
• Experience providing effective mock interview feedback for early- to mid-career professionals.
• Knowledgeable about Core Career Competencies.
• Experience with career and coaching assessment tools such as Gallup StrengthsFinder, Career Leader, DISC, or similar tools. Certified in Gallup StrengthsFinder preferred.
• Comfortable with public speaking, presenting to groups, and engaging prospective students and professional audiences.
• A client-oriented attitude, strong customer service ethic, and high expectations for quality.
• Values collaboration and understands the importance of systems thinking and stakeholder engagement within an organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students at all career levels, faculty, staff, employers, and Eccles/University colleagues.
• A warm and approachable personality with a highly developed sense of empathy and humor.
• Belief in and respect for the value of higher education.
• Approaches responsibilities proactively and independently, with excellent time-management skills.
• Exhibits a growth mindset and the ability to adapt to changing organizational needs and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in higher education, preferably within a business school.
• Understanding of the drivers of college rankings data.
• A track record of measurable results.

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.