Assistant Director, Career Advising

St.-John; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's University Career Services seeks two Assistant Directors for Career Advising to advance student readiness and success across undergraduate and graduate levels.

They will deliver individual and group coaching, develop education content, and cultivate faculty and alumni partnerships. These roles support a centralized team and may offer partial remote work after orientation, with typical in-office presence during semesters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years in career services, HR, career coaching, or related field.
• Excellent resume, interviewing and job search skills.
• Collaborative, self-directed, outcome oriented, able to manage multiple projects.
• Strong customer service for internal and external constituents.
• Familiarity with labor market trends and higher education.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience teaching, training, or facilitating workshops.
• Some local travel and evening/weekend work required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group advisement to undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni.
• Develop and lead career education content and programs with faculty and alumni.
• Collaborate with colleges and departments to embed resources across campus.
• Leverage AI, data, and labor market insights for timely guidance.
• Support equity access and campus career ecosystem within Career Services.
• Assist with travel and evening/weekend events as needed.

Skills

Career advising

Relationship building

Public speaking

Data-informed guidance

Team collaboration

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Handshake

AI tools

Virtual interview platforms

Job description

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.

• 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.
• 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