Ronald Kling Email & Phone Number

Warrenton, VA, US

Ashburn, VA

* Counsels applicants and employees in matters of licensure, job qualifications, evaluations, career pathways, resignations/termination/retirement and other professional issues* Partners with hiring managers in recruiting, interviewing, screening and making recommendations regarding personnel for employment; assists in the orientation of new personnel and.

• Collaborate with leadership across the University to ensure a coherent and coordinated approach to career coaching and exploration, career related resources, and employer relations;
• Improve student, alumni, and employer awareness of programs and services;
• Manage the Departments use of Microsoft Dynamics CRM, thereby ensuring the Coaching, Exploration, and Employer Relations teams are able to accurately manage and track their relationships.
• Oversee the development, implementation and coordination of evolving Career Services programs that support university priorities;
• Assist in the development and management of goals related to the growth and improvement of programs and services offered;
• Assist with the execution of center events and programs consistent with the departments mission;

• Responsible for the planning and execution of new initiatives, programs, and procedures for career coaching team consisting of two Managers, five Career Coaches, and team Coordinator.
• Possess substantial experience in remote work and management.
• Administer multiple complex programs, scholarships, and fellowship opportunities by ensuring they are adequately marketed and advertised, as well as that pertinent information is shared with students and internal.
• Managed Career Coaching teams quarterly and annual goals to ensure projects are assigned and completed. Efforts resulted in 152% increase in Career Coaching, 69% increase in resume and cover letter reviews, and 198%.
• Assisted in training new hires on all aspects of career coaching position, as well as provided trainings to existing members of the Career Services team to increase their knowledge of the profession.
• Reviewed and shared department metrics and information for programs and services with the management team.

Managed team of 4 individuals; assisted students and alumni with full range of career coaching needs; served as primary point of contact for Career Services Team on Presidential Management Fellows (PMF), Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), and Truman Scholarship.

Provided relevant communications to students; provided students personalized career coaching with steps to prepare for professional success; and provided ongoing support and guidance to students as they complete their degree program and transition as alumni.