Assistant Director, STEM Career Advising

Job No: 497972
Work Type: Staff Full-time
Department: Career Center
Location: Beren Campus, 245 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY
Categories: Career Center

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director advises on issues related to career planning strategies and advising and provides coaching assistance. This includes career development / job search strategy planning and monitoring, resume and cover letter critiquing, mock interview feedback, career assessment assistance, and job/internship negotiation assistance. In the Shevet Glaubach Center, we assist each student to develop and continually refine a realistic job search strategy/marketing plan for both internship and full-time employment. We actively monitor each student's progress against career aspirations and hold students accountable for the achievement of their goals. Please note that the Assistant Director role within a career services unit is titled as such to align with industry standards. This role does not supervise or direct subordinates.

Position Responsibilities:

• Identify and address students' levels of experience and preparedness to determine career planning and/or job readiness, use assessment tools when necessary;
• Instruct students in methods of career exploration and job and internship search. Identify and discuss career alternatives
• Formulate individualized plan of action for job seekers to include developing an effective resume/cover letter, developing interviewing skills through videotaped mock interviews and role playing, and designing job search strategies
• Research and compile educational information from the internet, professional trade publications and journals, and government reports/studies to strengthen professional theoretical foundation, industry knowledge and to support existing as well as new programs
• Attend professional development workshops to improve coaching and technical skills
• May be responsible for the creation and delivery of career development workshops/seminars for both large and small groups, along with participating as a team member in special events such as career fairs, open houses and orientations, some of which will occur on evening and weekends
• In partnership with the Employer Relations team, identify and secure guest speakers and moderate panels for academic and career programs
• Represent Shevet Glaubach Center at University events to encourage University enrollment and student involvement
• Research, create, and edit brochures, flyers, posters, video presentations, newsletters, web content, and listservs, to promote office events and programs; and
• Promote career panels and seminars tailored to specific interest groups

Experience & Education Background:

• Master's degree in counseling, business administration, psychology, education, human resources, or related major preferred and 1-2 years of career development, counseling, student personnel, human resources, or equivalent experience. Will consider Bachelor's degree coupled with commensurate experience
• Career coaching, assessment, and demonstrable job search plan development expertise

Skills & Competencies:

• Specific industry knowledge of STEM disciplines. This includes prior experience in advising students pursuing these areas of industry as well as specific technical knowledge required in each industry and pathway which can be pursued in these fields. This is required
• Proficiency in project management skills, ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to deal with a university population at all levels. Must be able to provide references who can attest to this skill

Salary Range:

$75,000 - $80,000

About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.



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