Associate Director, Career Education and Advising

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University invites applications for an Associate Director, Career Education and Advising to design and deliver career education programs for Columbia Business School's graduate students and alumni. The role liaises with academic Centers and Programs and provides one-on-one and small-group advising and executive coaching.

The candidate will plan webinars, workshops, and networking events; lead large industry events with partners; and analyze outcomes to inform career services strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3–5 years of related experience preferred.
• MBA or master's in counseling or higher education preferred; program development experience valued.
• Strong program and project management skills with demonstrated relationship development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong presentation abilities; ability to work some evenings or weekends seasonally.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver career education programs, including workshops, speaker series, panels, and networking events.
• Lead planning and execution of large-scale industry events with School and employer partners.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group career advising and executive coaching.
• Track outcomes and analyze employment trends for stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Relationship development

Communication

Presentation abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Master's in counseling or higher education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

About the Role

Columbia Business School is hiring an Associate Director, Career Education and Advising to design and deliver career education programs, liaise with academic Centers and Programs, and provide one-on-one and small-group career advising and executive coaching. This role supports the career and professional development of Columbia Business School's graduate business students and alumni.

What You'll Do

• Plan, develop, and deliver career education and professional development programs, including presentations, speaker series, panels, company visits, and networking events across webinars, workshops, and short-form video
• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale industry and networking events in collaboration with School and employer partners
• Provide one-on-one and small-group executive coaching and career advising on internship and full-time searches, self-assessment, networking, interviewing, and industry-specific job strategies
• Track job-seeking outcomes and analyze employment change trends, presenting findings to business school stakeholders
• Manage projects such as resume book production, on-campus recruiting qualification processes, and updates to online student resources
• Cultivate relationships with alumni, current students, and recruiters to source panelists for industry sessions and company visits

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree required, with a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience
• MBA or master's degree in counseling or higher education fields preferred
• Strong program and project management skills with demonstrated experience in relationship development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and/or Google Workspace
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation abilities
• Availability to work some Saturdays, evenings, and early mornings on a seasonal basis