Associate Director, Career Exploration & Development

Bowdoin College; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowdoin College is seeking a Career Advisor to join the Office of Career Exploration and Development. This role will offer individual advising support to students pursuing careers in arts, communications, tech, and more. Responsibilities include building relationships with alumni, developing career programs, and working with faculty. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, strong interpersonal skills, and at least four years of relevant experience. This full-time position requires some evening and weekend hours during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven program planning and execution skills.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• Facility with technology-based search tools.
• Vision, creativity, and a sense of humor.
• Four or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience in recruiting, training, or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual advising support for students.
• Build relationships with alumni and parents for networking.
• Oversee student outreach and career programming.
• Collaborate with faculty on programming.
• Work effectively with diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Program planning and execution

Writing and public speaking skills

Networking skills

Comfort with technology-based tools

Creativity and vision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn

CRM databases

Job description

Bowdoin College is seeking a Career Advisor to join the Office of Career Exploration and Development. This role will offer individual advising support to students pursuing careers in arts, communications, tech, and more. Responsibilities include building relationships with alumni, developing career programs, and working with faculty. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, strong interpersonal skills, and at least four years of relevant experience. This full-time position requires some evening and weekend hours during peak periods.