Assistant Director, Career Development - Engineering Focus

The Cooper Union; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooper Union is seeking an Assistant Director, Engineering Focus in New York. You will lead career counseling for engineering students, manage School of Engineering career programs, and create weekly announcements while updating materials relevant to career development.

You will work with a team to plan events, help students with resumes, and collaborate on site-wide career initiatives, including web and technology integrations.

Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in higher education or related field, or extensive STEM experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in career development counseling for Engineering and/or STEM.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends during events.
• Commitment to working with diverse populations at The Cooper Union.

Responsibilities

• Provide career development counseling to Engineering students.
• Conduct outreach to School of Engineering students.
• Assist students with resumes and materials.
• Help students understand career options aligned to their goals.
• Manage the general career development email account.
• Create weekly opportunities announcements for Engineering students.
• Disseminate opportunities to faculty, organizations, and students.
• Update existing materials and aid in creating new ones.
• Support career fair planning and execution.
• Coordinate career outreach across Art and Architecture as needed.
• Collaborate on Career Development websites and integrate technology.

Skills

Career development

Higher education

STEM experience

Engineering focus

Counseling

Outreach

Program management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in higher education

3–5 years relevant experience

Career development counseling for STEM

Alumni mentorship programs

Campus events participation

Job description

Assistant Director, Engineering Focus

DEPARTMENT

Center for Career Development, Student Affairs

REPORTS TO

Director of Career Development

TYPE

Full-time, Union, UCU, Annualized Rate $80,000 - $82,000

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Career Development, the Assistant Director engages in career counseling with a primary focus on supporting students in our School of Engineering. The Assistant Director plans and manages all Career Center programming for the School of Engineering, creates weekly opportunities announcements for the School of Engineering, updates existing materials and creates new materials relevant to career development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide career development and job search counseling to students at The Cooper Union, with a primary focus on students in The School of Engineering.
• Conduct regular outreach to The School of Engineering students
• Assist students in developing resumes and other relevant materials.
• Support students in developing the competencies required to become informed about career options and opportunities related to their personal and professional objectives.
• Helps manage the general career development email account.
• Creates weekly opportunities announcements for students in the School of Engineering.
• Disseminate employment and internship opportunities to appropriate faculty, organizations, and students.
• Updates preexisting materials and aids in creating new materials.
• Act as a key point person and have a significant hand in career fair planning and execution.
• Assist other staff members in the planning and coordination of career outreach and programs across The School of Art and The School of Architecture as needed.
• Collaborate on the development and enhancement of the Center for Career Development web sites and technologies; integrate technology into daily operations, help manage programs and presentations.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• A background and experience in career development and a strong desire to work with students with an Engineering background is critical.
• Must have direct experience in working in higher education settings.
• Must be able and willing to work flexible hours, including occasional evening or weekend during specified events.
• Needs a demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with a diverse population to enhance and further the mission of The Cooper Union.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team oriented individual.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and problem-solving skills to complete work, take responsibility and make decisions based on solid analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with employees, faculty, and students in a collegial, cooperative, and respectful manner.
• Proficiency is required in the use of relevant technology.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• This position requires a masters degree in higher education or a related field, or an abundance of relevant professional experience in STEM fields.
• At least 3-5 years of experience relevant to the scope of this position.
• Experience with career development counseling for Engineering and/or STEM fields is required.
• Assist with alumni and external professional mentorship programs programs.
• Participate at Cooper Union events such as orientation, parent’s day, open houses, admitted students’ day, etc. as needed.
• Show initiative, enthusiasm, and dedication to helping the Center for Career Development and the Office of Student Affairs carry out their goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of this position consistent with this job description and prevailing collective bargaining agreements.

This is a unionized position.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.