Associate Director, Career Development

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking an Associate Director for the School of Professional Studies. The role involves leading career development initiatives and managing coaching services for students and alumni. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in career counseling and program management, contributing to a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in career services and coaching.
• Experience managing staff and budgets.
• Must include experience developing programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Provide career development leadership and direction.
• Design and direct coaching programs and services.
• Serve as a liaison with student clubs and employers.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Data analysis

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in human resources or related field

Master's Degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Suites

Job description

Position Summary

The NYU School of Professional Studies (SPS) is seeking an Associate Director to provide career development leadership and direction by designing, delivering, and directing coaching programs, services, and major events offered to current undergraduate, graduate students and NYU SPS Alumni. This indivdual will provide direct counseling one-on-one and in groups; evaluate program effectiveness and make changes; serve as a liaison with student clubs/leaders, alumni, university administrators, employers, and faculty. Develop and supervise professional and office support staff. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with corporate and non-for-profit organizations to create jobs. Analyze data, prepare and present reports.

Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in human resources, student personnel or related field.

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in a related field.

Required Experience:
5+ years Relevant professional-level experience in career services and coaching, counseling, student personnel, human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience creating and executing strategy for large-scale coaching service models in person and virtual formats. Must include experience managing staff and budgets, and developing programs, seminars, events, and training materials. Experience planning simultaneous events, creating promotional materials, and managing projects, preferably in student affairs or career services. Experience utilizing assessments, data collection, producing reports, and leveraging data for strategic planning.

Preferred Experience:
7+ years career services, counseling, student personnel, human resources, professional coaching with at least 1 year in diversity and inclusion activities or equivalent experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Career planning, assessment, and job search expertise. Excellent communication, presentation, writing, editorial and organizational skills. Leadership, hiring, training and people-management experience. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse population at all levels. Ability to plan and manage large events. MS Office and Google Suites. Excellent with learning and implementing new technology.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $75,000.00 to USD $95,000.00. New York 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. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

Since 1934, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) has been a deeply respected institution of higher education that is grounded in applied learning. From its early years, training returning World War II veterans to fulfill the nation’s urgent need for skilled technical workers, it has evolved into a professional education powerhouse that offers 20 graduate degrees, 14 bachelor’s degrees for undergraduate students, four associate’s degrees, and a plethora of continuing education courses and credentials.

NYU SPS is a thought leader, and serves as an incubator for new ideas in industries that are constantly changing. We prepare students for in-demand jobs in fields including real estate, hospitality and tourism; global affairs; global sports management; publishing; marketing and public relations; project management; executive coaching and organizational consulting, human capital management; information technology, management and systems; translation; publishing and professional writing. NYU SPS is focused on building skills that open doors to opportunities in emerging fields and global markets. NYU SPS faculty members are leading experts in their areas of discipline, with a hands-on approach that encourages students to push beyond their limits and to break new ground.

NYU SPS is committed to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and access throughout the School.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.