Assistant Director, Career Development -Engineering Focus

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York invites applications for an Assistant Director, Engineering Focus within the Center for Career Development. You will lead career counseling and manage engineering-focused career programming for students in the School of Engineering.

Reporting to the Director of Career Development, the role requires collaboration across departments, strong communication, and experience in higher education and STEM career advising.

Qualifications

• Experience in career counseling for engineering/STEM students in higher education.
• Ability to manage engineering-focused career programs and communications.
• Strong collaboration skills across departments and with faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide career counseling to School of Engineering students.
• Conduct outreach to engineering students to promote opportunities.
• Assist with resumes and career materials development.
• Coordinate career fairs and events for the engineering community.
• Collaborate on Center for Career Development websites and tech integrations.

Skills

Career counseling

STEM career advising

Higher education experience

Education

Masters degree in higher education or related field

3-5 years relevant experience

Job description

Posted On: July 21, 2026

Hours: Full Time

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.

Founded by inventor, industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1859, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offers education in art, architecture and engineering, as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences.

From its beginnings, Cooper Union was a unique institution, dedicated to founder Peter Cooper's proposition that education is the key not only to personal prosperity but to civic virtue and harmony .