Organizational & Community Leadership

The Organizational & Community Leadership major, part of the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy, educates students to accept the challenge of leadership in an increasingly complex, global, and fast-paced world. Organizational & Community Leadership majors use their knowledge of leadership and quality of life issues to evaluate and mobilize collective actions that advance positive change for individuals, communities, organizations, and society. Leaders must interact with a wide variety of people in a wide variety of settings. Therefore, the program of study is broadly based, with emphases upon academic knowledge and theory, personal growth, and skill development. Organizational & Community Leadership majors take an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes courses in the humanities, social sciences, statistics and mathematics, business, and communication. Supporting the academic courses, the major prepares students with a set of skills that give them an active voice and confidence in their endeavors: team work; effective communications; decision-making; and synergistic and creative approaches to problem-solving. Graduates in Organizational & Community Leadership are prepared for careers in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Recent graduate positions include communication production, marketing coordinator, human resource specialist, lobbyist for nonprofits, corporate and community relations, organizational strategy analyst, project coordinator, corporate and public communication. Students also find success in graduate schools, particularly pursuing degrees in Public Administration, and in Law.

Student opportunities include participating in the activities of the research and public service centers in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy. Internships in such areas as marketing services, social service agencies, television and media, research organizations, and legislative offices are possible. International travel/study programs enhance the academic experience and provide students with a global perspective of leadership. An accelerated degree program is available for exceptional Leadership majors, leading to a Bachelor of Science and The Master of Public Administration degree in less than the usual six years.

Students interested in pursuing the Organizational & Community Leadership major should contact the Organizational & Community Leadership Program, 189 Graham Hall, 831-8711, leadership-studies@udel.edu.

Sample Job Titles

Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 050 for additional related careers.

Enhancing Employability

Some Employers of Leadership Majors

*nonprofit organizations
*banks/credit unions		
*state/federal government          
*finance companies		
*insurance companies          
*chamber of commerce            
*newspapers & magazines
*better business bureau        
*business & industry         
*market research firms          
*consumer products/services organizations

Other Sources of Information

General Links

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
www.aafcs.org
(includes Family and Consumer Sciences "Career Connection" - www.aafcs.org/fcscareers/index.html)

American Council on Consumer Interests (ACCI)
//consumerinterests.org/

American Management Association
www.amanet.org/

American Marketing Association
www.marketingpower.com

American Society for Public Administration
www.aspanet.org/scriptcontent/index.cfm

BenefitsLink
www.benefitslink.com/jobs/

Consumer Federation of America
www.consumerfed.org/

National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators (NACAA)
www.nacaa.net

National Consumers League (NCL)
www.nclnet.org

Nonprofit Jobs Cooperative
www.nonprofitjobscoop.org

Online Public Relations
www.online-pr.com

Current Jobs in Writing, Editing & Communications
www.graduatejobs.com
(Call CSC for user name/password access.)

Society for Consumer Affairs Professionals in Business
www.socap.org

The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com

Event Planning/Meeting Planning Links

American Society of Association Executives
www.asaenet.org

Connected Intl. Meeting Professionals Association
www.cimpa.org

Intl. Special Events Society
www.Ises.com

Intl. Association of Exhibition and Events
www.iaee.com

Intl. Association of Venue Managers
www.iaam.org

Intl. Association of Conference Centers
www.iacconline.com

Meeting Professionals Intl.
www.mpiweb.org

Professional Convention Management Association
www.pcma.org

Human Resources Links

Career Builder (search Human Resources)
http://jobs.careerbuilder.com/

HRJobNet.com
www.HRJobNet.com

Human Resources Jobs Page
www.nationjob.com/hr

I Hire HR
www.ihirehr.com

Jobs 4 HR
www.jobs4hr.com

MonsterHR
www.monsterhr.com

Society for Human Resource Management
www.shrm.org

Resources for Finding Employment

Found at the Career Services Center's Career Library (first floor):

• Blue Hen Careers -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
• Top Careers for Business Graduates (CSE 83)
• Great Jobs for Business Majors (CSE 84)
• Careers in Focus - Business (CSE 85)
• What Can You Do with a Major in Business? (CSE 97)
• Careers in Business (CSE 99)
• Careers in International Business (CSE 100)
• Management Consulting (CSE 111)
• Opportunities in Human Resource Management Careers (CSE 121)
• Opportunities in Insurance Careers (CSE 145)
• Opportunities in Banking Careers (CSE 150)
• Careers in Focus - Advertising & Marketing (CSE 171)
• Sales Careers (CSE 180.5)
• Medical and Pharmaceutical Sales: How to Land the Job of Your Dreams (CSE 180.9)
• Event Planning (CSE 378)
• The Complete Idiot's Guide to Meeting & Event Planning (CSE 379)
• Opportunities in Real Estate (CSE 181)
• Opportunities in Event Planning Careers (CSE 382)
• Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates (CSE 559)
• 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For (CSE 650)
• Career Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector (CSE 654)
• www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html CSC's Internet Resources

Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information and where to get assistance is available in the CAREER LIBRARY located at 401 Academy Street.

Last updated: December 15, 2011 (CH)