Associate Director, Career Management Center

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Flexible work options

Job summary

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University is seeking an Associate Director of Career Management to advise full-time MBA students on self-assessment, career search, and job decisions. The role requires maintaining industry knowledge and teaching workshops to enhance professional development, with in-person office days three times per week and remote work two days weekly.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Coaching, this hybrid position focuses on coaching, program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred for advanced roles.
• 5+ years of career coaching in higher ed or related industry experience.
• Excellent communication, organization, creativity and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide career advising to full-time MBA students, including self-assessment and job search guidance.
• Teach workshops on career development and decision-making.
• Maintain knowledge base of industries hiring MBAs and employers.
• Collaborate with employers, departments, faculty, alumni to identify career pathways.
• Develop and execute outreach plans to engage organizations across industries/geographies.
• Manage student-facing projects and evaluate workshops.

Skills

Career coaching

Student advising

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Database systems

LinkedIn

Generative AI tools

Job description

Department: Kellogg Career Management Ctr
Salary/Grade: EXS/9

Location: Evanston, Illinois

Job Summary:

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University is a premier institution for management education. Founded in 1908 and based just outside of Chicago, Kellogg is home to a renowned, research- based faculty and the best and brightest MBA students from around the world.

Global business education is different today because of the teamwork and collaboration models that Kellogg pioneered 55 years ago. And, in the 21st century, Kellogg is truly a different voice in management education. We believe our style of management education makes us especially well-equipped to produce distinctive leaders who can point the way forward in an increasingly complex world.

The school's powerful global alumni network is 70,000 strong, comprised of true Kellogg leaders who lead top organizations.

The Associate Director of Career Management will be responsible for career advising of full-time MBA students. Included will be supporting students with self-assessment, career search and job offer decision-making. This position will also be responsible for maintaining a knowledge base of industries hiring MBAs and companies that recruit at the Kellogg School of Management with a particular focus on assigned industries. The Associate Director must also teach workshops designed to enhance students' professional development and ability to manage their career experiences.

This position reports directly to the Senior Associate Director of Coaching.This is a hybrid position - the Associate Director will be in the office three days a week, remote two days a week although there may be weeks which require additional in person work.

*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Supervises programs and services that provide personalized, coaching and advising that focuses on self-assessment, research, job and internship search strategies, reflection, and strategic decision- making. This includes 1 on 1 coaching as well as small group advising.
• Manages customer service; creates associated practices, procedures and metrics to measure success.
• Maintains knowledge of job market trends and hiring practices specifically in the Energy, Sustainability or Social Impact industries/areas.
• Utilizes data to inform program development and allocate resources for students.
• Partners with CMC employer relations colleagues, internal/external departments, faculty, alumni and employers to identify career pathways and create an outreach plan to engage organizations that will result in opportunities spanning a broad range of industries and geographies.
• Develops & executes strategies to involve internal/external constituents and cultivate alumni relationships.
• Advise and work closely with student professional clubs aligned to industry focus.
• Manage and evaluate assigned student facing projects.
• Create, deliver and evaluate workshops.

Miscellaneous

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications, Skills)

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree and 5 years career coaching in higher education or 5 years of industry experience; or other relevant experience required.
• Previous experience serving as a career coach to/working in career services and/or recruiting with professional graduate students, alumni, and/or working professionals.
• Excellent communication skills, strong organization skills and a high degree of creativity and initiative are essential.
• Self-starter, able to work in a professional manner both independently and with others.
• Self-confidence and the ability to take ideas and translate them into actionable plans.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to adapt and change with organizational needs.
• Ability to be flexible and function effectively in team settings as a leader and contributor.
• Ability to work with students, employers, and alumni.
• Ability to work in a complex collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications, Skills)

• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's degree in business administration, human resources, higher education, and/or related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working in career services, recruiting, and/or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience focusing on student learning and outcomes assessment
• Experience working in or adjacent to Energy, Sustainability or Social Impact industries/areas.
• Understanding of the MBA landscape.
• Familiarity with professional platforms such as LinkedIn and GenerativeAI tools.
• Technical proficiency with database systems and Microsoft Office.

Target hiring range for this position will be $96,000 -$103,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.