Assistant Director, Career Advising

St. John; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's University Career Services is hiring two Assistant Directors for Career Advising to support career readiness and student success at the Queens Campus.

The role emphasizes building a comprehensive campus career ecosystem, delivering high-quality career education, and facilitating connections with faculty and external partners. The ideal candidate will develop innovative content, provide one-on-one and group advising, and leverage technology, outcomes data, and labor market insights to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience in career services, HR, career coaching, corporate recruiting/business development, or related field.
• Excellent resume, interviewing and job search skills required.
• Collaborative, self-directed, outcome oriented, able to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
• Strong customer service focus for internal and external constituents.
• Demonstrate innovative approaches to help students navigate from college to career.
• Familiarity with labor market and industry trends.
• Proficient in web-based software; MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Some local travel and evening/weekend work required.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of assigned academic programs to provide career programming and advisement to students.
• Collaborate with faculty, departments, student groups, and alumni to develop training and career-related programs.
• Maximize access to career resources across campuses as part of the Career Services team.
• Provide individual and group advisement, including virtual and on-demand engagement.
• Facilitate advanced career development programming for graduate students and targeted groups.
• Contribute to selection/development of career resources, including AI in recruitment and job search.
• Stay informed of national, state, and local hiring practices and labor issues.
• Assist students in navigating career decisions through activities and assessments.
• Support an inclusive environment that encourages enrollment, retention and positive outcomes.

Skills

Career advising

Relationship building

Customer service

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Assistant Director, Career Advising

St. John's University

Salary: $66,300.00 - $71,100.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time Administrator

Job Number: 202600081

Location: Queens Campus, NY

St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Job Summary

St. John's University Career Services is seeking two Assistant Directors for Career Advising to support career readiness and student success. The St. John's University Career Services team strives to ensure equitable access to career resources for all students as they work towards meaningful and satisfying careers.

The ideal candidate will contribute to the growth and sustainability of a comprehensive campus career ecosystem by developing innovative career education content and identifying opportunities for integration across the institution. This individual will deliver high-quality career education programming, provide one-on-one and group career advising, and facilitate meaningful career connections. They will cultivate productive partnerships with faculty to ensure career education is accessible, relevant, and embedded throughout the student experience. Leveraging technology, on-demand resources, outcomes data, and labor market insights, the candidate will provide timely, data-informed career guidance that empowers students to explore opportunities, make informed decisions, navigate career pathways, and achieve their professional goals.

The candidate will be part of a centralized team of career professionals, serving both undergraduate and graduate students, and a small population of recent alumni. The Advisor will support the overall effectiveness of the Career Services Department and the Division of Student Affairs.

This full-time opportunity offers potential for partial remote work after an initial orientation period. Typically, in the office 4-5 days per week during the semester with increased flexibility on breaks and during the summer.

Job Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain comprehensive knowledge of assigned academic programs and pedagogy to provide intentional career programming, resources, and advisement to selected populations.
• Collaborate closely with college faculty, departments, student groups, and alumni to develop and lead both foundational training and customized career-related programs.
• Maximize access to career resources for all students across St. John's University's colleges and campuses, as a member of the centralized University Career Services team.
• Provide individual and group advisement to target population(s) while exploring avenues for virtual and on-demand engagement.
• Facilitate advanced level career development programming for graduate level students and other targeted groups.
• Contribute to the selection and/or development of innovative career planning and job search resources designed to enhance students' preparedness for post graduate success including the use of AI in the recruitment and job search process.
• Remain informed of national, state, and local hiring practices, guidelines, and labor related issues.
• Assist students to navigate the career decision making process through activities, programs, and the utilization of career assessment tools when appropriate.
• Foster a productive and inclusive environment that encourages student enrollment, retention, persistence, and positive outcomes.
• Support the mission and strategic priorities of the University.

Competencies, Education, Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in career services, human resources, career coaching, corporate recruiting/business development, or related field. Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
• Excellent resume, interviewing and job search skills required.
• Must be collaborative, self-directed, outcome oriented, and able to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
• Possess strong customer service focus for internal and external constituents and success working both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate innovative approaches that empower students to successfully navigate the journey from college to career.
• Must have familiarity with labor market and industry trends.
• Proficient in the use of web-based software, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; experience teaching, training, or facilitating workshops. Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to groups.
• Some local travel and evening/weekend work required.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master's degree
• Familiarity with higher education
• Experience with on-campus recruitment
• Knowledge of social media as a recruitment and networking tool
• Proficiency with Handshake, Virtual Interview Platforms and AI
• Familiarity with faith-based organizations

Important Note - St. John's is NOT an E-Verify Employer

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.