Human Resources and RecruitmentFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
The GEC Area Career Services Manager acts as a key ambassador across private and public sectors to represent the character, value, and capabilities of BYU-Pathway Worldwide (BYUPW) students. This role involves developing a robust network of employers, coaching students through the job search pipeline, and ensuring students are prepared with the necessary soft skills to succeed in their career paths. Responsibilities include local employer engagement, career coaching, conducting skill trainings, and coordinating with the global Career Development Team to track and report on employment metrics.
Key Responsibilities
Local Employer Engagement & Accountability
Serve as an ambassador to private and public sectors representing BYUPW students.
Develop and maintain a network of local and international employers providing a minimum of 2,000 job opportunities annually within a 50-kilometer radius of a Global Education Center.
Build relationships of trust with business and government leaders representing Church standards.
Coordinate job fairs and open houses to facilitate connections between students and employers.
Listen to and understand employer feedback loops to ensure alignment between student preparedness and employer expectations.
With no over-promising, track employer satisfaction and job placement success to improve future opportunities.
Career Coaching with Students
Support students throughout the job search process pipeline. Prepare students to be confident in their job search, to be hard working, honest, have initiative, and set goals for a life-time career path.
Assist with resumes, interview preparation, and career pathway planning based on individual readiness.
Develop a network of local mentors of established LDS professionals who can guide students and also open doors for prepared students.
Collaborate with the Success Network to ensure students are engaged in relevant work-readiness programs.
Conduct Skill Trainings
Ensure quality job search training to develop soft skills of initiative, leadership, teamwork, and ethical behavior.
Lead training sessions on job readiness skills and coordinate with platform development teams to ensure tools meet student needs.
Use employer feedback to tailor training content and delivery.
Coordination with Career Development Team (SLC)
Work closely with the Career Development Team (SLC) and Institutional Research teams in Salt Lake City to identify opportunities and funding for job opportunities.
Contribute to shared goals by providing insights from employer and student engagement.
Participate in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Report on GEC Metrics
Track and report on key student employment metrics as defined by the Career Development Team in SLC.
Use PowerBI and other systems to monitor job readiness, placement, student progression, and employer engagement.
Provide regular updates that support strategic decision-making and program improvements.
Qualifications and Requirements
Must be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Bachelor’s degree required or 5 to 10 years of managing business operations.
Minimum five years of P&L experience, responsible for business operations.
Must feel confident engaging with high level business and community leaders.
Experience in growing businesses and achieving goals is highly valued. Experience with career development and training is a plus.
Fluent in English at a professional level (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
Excellent interpersonal, writing, speaking, presentation, time management, and data analysis skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and learning management platforms preferred.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official recruitment portal by following this link: Apply here. This link will redirect you to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recruitment platform on epej.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com.