Department SummaryUCLA’s practical and hands-on Master of Real Estate Development program can be completed in 9.5 to 11.5 months and equips graduates with both technical and soft skills to be well-rounded real estate leaders who contribute on day one. Leveraging the full resources of the nation’s #1 public university, armed with the broader context of urban development, and learning in one of the world’s most dynamic and complex real estate markets, UCLA MREDs will be critical thinkers with the drive and work ethic to create real estate that is both valued and valuable. Created hand-in-hand with the real estate industry, MRED is where industry will go first to find the best and brightest talent to help achieve their mission. The UCLA Department of Urban Planning is at the intersection of unique academic, regional, geographic and professional resources that create a learning environment unlike any other. Los Angeles, one of the most culturally diverse and exciting urban settings in the world, serves as a unique laboratory for faculty and students to study and solve urban issues and problems. The world-class faculty in the department — nationally and internationally recognized scholars and leaders in community development, environmental planning, housing, land development, regional and international development, transportation, and urban design — prepare master’s and doctoral degree students to address the social, economic and spatial relationships that shape society.
Position SummaryUnder the general supervision of the MRED Executive Director, the MRED Director of Career Development & Industry Outreach provides career development and job search needs of UCLA Luskin's MRED students (approximately 40 students) and supports the MRED Advisory Board and other industry outreach activities. The Director of Career Development & Industry Outreach will provide general and foundational career advising and guidance to all MRED students, and this role will have the versatility to advise students across multiple MRED-relevant industries and functions. This advisor will also contribute to developing and implementing MRED's comprehensive career development program, including: • One-on-one career advising • Weekly career development instruction • Lunch & learn talks • Job search skills workshops and career development events • Employer engagement and recruiting programs. The Director of Career Development & Industry Outreach works closely with MRED students to provide holistic and transformational career perspectives, while supporting their short and long-term career development and goals across a wide range of real estate functions. The Director of Career Development & Industry Outreach also provides staff support for the MRED Advisory Council, assisting with industry outreach and events programming.
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Qualifications Experience designing and delivering career workshops or training programs. Demonstrated ability to present to large and small audiences. (Required)
Experience working in a demanding work environment with equally demanding constituents. Ability to manage and lead multiple complex projects simultaneously. (Required)
General knowledge and understanding of MRED-level career paths, employment markets and industries, and strong interest in business and knowledge of current business trends. (Required)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated relationship-building skills to effectively engage with students, alumni, internal and corporate stakeholders. (Required)
Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the career services area, preferably with MRED/graduate business or real estate students. Experience in higher education administration preferred. (Preferred)
Ability to empathize with, advise and build relationships with graduate business students seeking to change careers. (Required)
Strategic thinking and ability to analyze trends in both graduate business education and business environment to inform advising, program development, and employer outreach. (Required)
Organizational and project management skills to oversee career programs and student engagement initiatives. (Required)
Strong team orientation and demonstrated ability to be flexible. Growth-mindset and openness to receive feedback for continuous improvement. (Required)
Flexibility and willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends and travel out of town for conferences and corporate outreach visits. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal AffiliationsMaster's Degree Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required)
Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.
Schedule8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered99-Policy Covered
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