Presented by HR Strategic Staffing & Compensation

TODAY’S AGENDA…

 Career Development

 Career Planning Resources

 Review of UNMC Careers & Career Paths

A Word About……..

 UNMC’s Career Development Initiative

 “Grow our own: Increase focus and opportunity

for internal advancement.”
 CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Career Planning Career Management

(INDIVIDUAL) (ORGANIZATION)
 YOU

“Every individual bears the primary

responsibility for his or her own career.”

Tell yourself often, “If it’s going to be, it’s up to me!”

Career Planning Considerations….

 Stages of life
 Occupational Preparation

 Early Career

 Mid Career

 Late Career

 Personal Circumstances

 Career Ladder Movement

Career Development
-Career Planning (Individual)

 Plan personal career goals

 Identify personal abilities and interests
 Communicate development preferences to supervisor
 Assess career path options
 Seek out and participate in training and independent
opportunities
Career Development
-Career Management (Organization)

 Identify future staffing needs

 Assess career strategies and training programs
 Develop career paths
 Match organizational needs with individual abilities
 Provide access to training, development and
counseling
Career Planning
- Self Assessment Tools

 Self-study books
 Web-based career planning tools
 Library resources
 In-house resource – Dave Carver
 Informational Interviews
Career Planning Resources
-Your Department

 Cross training opportunities

 Seeking out new responsibilities
 Breadth and Depth
 Take on new challenges
 Improving processes
 Participate in work groups or projects
Career Planning Resources
- Knowledge/Education

 College classes
(use of UNMC Scholarship Program)
 Academic credit courses within University of Nebraska
 Full time employees
 15 credit hours in any 12-month period
Career Planning Resources
- Knowledge/Education

 IT classes on campus
 In-house workshops/lunch n’ learns
 Foundations for Success
 Management Series
Career Planning Resources
- Knowledge/Education
Career Planning Resources
- Job Performance
The first step in advancing or changing careers is
performing well in your current job.

 Movement within current department

 Current department as a reference

Career Planning Resources
- Human Resources

 Career exploration/development
 Information on NU Values website
 nuvalues.unmc.edu/career development
 Review of UNMC job postings, careers
 Job seeking skills
Career Planning Resources
- UNMC Values
 Accountability
 Adaptability
 Communication
 Customer and Quality Focus
 Inclusiveness
 Occupational Knowledge and Technology
Orientation
 Team Focus
 Leadership
Career Planning Resources
- Networking

 Internal/external contacts
 Use of the web
 Informational interview
 Business card
 Follow Up
Career Planning Resources
- Job Seeking Skills

Be ready when the opportunity comes along!

 Have a plan of action

 Do your research

 Comprehensive On-line application

 Application that gets results

 Interviewing techniques

 Follow-up process
UNMC Careers & Career Paths….

 Administrative/Business Operations
 Educational/Outreach Programs
 Facilities Planning/Operations
 Healthcare
 Research
 Information Technology
 Public Safety
 Public Relations/Marketing
 Senior
Supervisory & Management
Bachelor’s degree
+ Computer Skills
Financial Analyst II

Budget Analyst II Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

+ Advanced experience
+ Advanced computer skills
Accountant III

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Specialist Accountant II
+ Experience
+ Advanced computer skills

High school education or equivalent

Financial Analyst I Admin Associate II
+ Advanced experience
+ Advanced computer skills
Budget Analyst I Admin Associate I

High school education or equivalent

Accountant I Office Associate II + Experience
+ Computer skills
Associate Accounting Technician Office Associate I
High school education or equivalent

Accounting Clerk Office Assistant II

Assistant Accounts Payable Clerk Office Assistant I

Accounting and Finance Administrative Support

This display is intended to serve as an example and does not guarantee movement along a specific path.

Other career opportunities are available that include program/project coordination and supervisory/management.

12.07 Refer to Career Path Opportunities Reference Guide for general qualifications
 Senior
Supervisory & Management

Specialist Associate’s degree or equivalent

+ Experience

High school education or equivalent

Lead Teacher
Associate

Assistant Teacher

Assistant

Childcare

This display is intended to serve as an example and does not guarantee movement along a specific path.

Other career opportunities are available that include outreach, program coordination, and supervisory/management.
12.07 Refer to Career Path Opportunities Reference Guide for general qualifications
 Senior
Supervisory & Management

Specialist

Building Services Engineer Electrician II

Building Mechanic II/III Electronics Technician Plumber/Pipefitter II Chief Utility Operator

Associate Building Service Tech II Electrician I Plumber/Pipefitter I Utility Operator

Building Mechanic I

Building Service Tech I

Assistant

Building Maintenance Electrical Plumbing Utilities

High school education or equivalent High school education or equivalent Relevant coursework/specialized training City/State licensure
+ Advanced experience or equivalent
+ Experience

High school education or equivalent Relevant coursework/specialized training Relevant coursework/specialized training
+ Experience or equivalent or equivalent
+ Advanced experience

This display is intended to serve as an example and does not guarantee movement along a specific path.
Other career opportunities are available that include architecture, engineering, carpentry, design drafting, and supervisory/management.
12.07
Refer to Career Path Opportunities Reference Guide for general qualifications
 Nurse Anesthetist

Nurse Practitioner
Senior Supervisory & Management

Behavior Analysis Spec II

Mental Health Pract II

Social Worker (MSW) Nurse Manager

Behavior Analysis Spec I Specialty Care Nurse

Social Worker (BSW) Research Nurse Occupational Therapist

Mental Health Pract I Dental Hygienist Clinical Nurse Physical Therapist

Specialist

Licensed Practical Nurse Occupational Therapy Asst

Behavioral Technician Dental Asst Specialist Certified Medical Assistant Physical Therapy Asst
Associate

Dental Assistant

Sterilization Technician

Behavioral Assistant Dental Aide

Assistant

Counseling/Evaluation Dental Nursing Occupational/Physical Therapy

High school education Relevant coursework or Associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree
or equivalent specialized training or equivalent

This display is intended to serve as an example and does not guarantee movement along a specific path.
Other career opportunities are available that include cytogenetic technology and supervisory/management.
12.07 Refer to Career Path Opportunities Reference Guide for general qualifications which may include experience requirements.
 Senior
Supervisory & Management

Programmer/Analyst IV

Help Desk Analyst III Programmer/Analyst III Workstation Spec III

Specialist

Computer Operator IV Help Desk Analyst II Programmer/Analyst II Workstation Spec II

Computer Operator III Help Desk Analyst I Programmer/Analyst I Workstation Spec I

Associate

Computer Operator II

Computer Operator I
Assistant

Computer Operations Help Desk Programming Workstation Support

High school education or equivalent High school education or equivalent Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
+ Experience + Experience + Advanced experience

This display is intended to serve as an example and does not guarantee movement along a specific path.
Other career opportunities are available that include database administration, network administration, system administration, telecommunications, and supervisory/management.
12.07 Refer to Career Path Opportunities Reference Guide for general qualifications
 Senior
Supervisory & Management

Marketing Specialist II Bachelor’s degree

+ Advanced experience

Marketing Specialist I
Specialist Bachelor’s degree
+ Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Editor II
+ Experience

Editor I
Associate

Assistant

Editing Marketing

This display is intended to serve as an example and does not guarantee movement along a specific path.
Other career opportunities are available that include supervisory/management.
12.07 Refer to Career Path Opportunities Reference Guide for general qualifications
 Senior
Supervisory & Management

High school education or equivalent

Specialist + Advanced Experience

High school education or equivalent

+ Experience
Campus Security Sergeant
High school education or equivalent
Campus Security Corporal

Associate Campus Security Officer Dispatcher

Parking Attendant
Assistant

Public Safety

This display is intended to serve as an example and does not guarantee movement along a specific path.
Other career opportunities are available that include supervisory/management.
12.07 Refer to Career Path Opportunities Reference Guide for general qualifications
 Senior Supervisory & Management
Master’s degree
Research Manager
+ Experience

Research Coordinator
Bachelor’s degree
Researcher + Experience

Research Technologist II Bachelor’s degree

Specialist
Lead Husbandry Technician
Veterinary Technician
Associate Husbandry Technician
Associate’s degree or equivalent
+ Experience
Research Technologist I
Associate’s degree or equivalent
Research Technician II

High school education or equivalent

Research Technician I

Laboratory Assistant III

Eighth grade education or equivalent

Laboratory Assistant II

Assistant Husbandry Tech Laboratory Assistant I

Assistant

Animal Husbandry Laboratory Research

This display is intended to serve as an example and does not guarantee movement along a specific path.
Other career opportunities are available that include both clinical and laboratory research and supervisory/management.
12.07 Refer to Career Path Opportunities Reference Guide for general qualifications
You can make it happen!

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