Associate Director, STEM Career Advising

Yeshiva University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeshiva University in New York, NY is seeking an Associate Director of STEM Career Advising to guide students and alumni through strategic career planning. You will coach individuals, run group programs, and collaborate with faculty and employers to build strong post‑graduate outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in career advising, a Master’s degree, and experience with CRM systems (preferably Symplicity) in higher education. This role emphasizes data reporting and proactive engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work in professional development or career advising.
• Master’s degree in higher education, business, or related field.
• Experience with a CRM and career services platforms.
• SaaS platforms experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct career strategy sessions for students and alums in person, virtual, and online formats.
• Oversee programs to enhance students’ employability at YU.
• Collaborate with faculty, alumni, and employers to create holistic career plans.
• Educate on industry-specific career topics.
• Support data collection and reporting for first destination outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff to engage partners for student success.

Skills

Career coaching

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Community building

Deadline driven

Tech savvy

Education

Master’s degree in higher education or related field

Tools

Symplicity CRM

Job description

Position Summary

The Associate Director, STEM Career Advising coaches and advises students and alums on career planning strategies. The ideal candidate will be a self‑starter who evaluates the needs of students and corporate partners and proactively takes appropriate action.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct career strategy sessions and group educational programs for students and alums through in‑person, virtual, and online resources.
• Oversee and execute programs and initiatives to enhance YU students’ employability.
• Support the career community approach to advising; partner with faculty and alums to provide a holistic career strategy while in school and for post‑graduation, leading to the beginning of an impactful career, whether it be a great job and/or acceptance into a master’s program and/or terminal degree, or other professional aspiration.
• Educate students on both traditional career preparedness topics and those relating to the specific industries assigned to this position.
• In partnership with other assigned SGC personnel, facilitate the annualized standardized first destination data process, and contribute to other data collection and reporting methods as assigned.
• Seek to collaborate with any staff, faculty, parent, alumni, and/or employer, or constituent who can contribute to the success of our students and alumni.

Experience & Education Background

• 3+ years of work experience in Professional Development, Human Resources, HR Training, Campus Recruitment or Career Advising, specifically in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
• Master’s degree in higher education, business, counseling, or related field.
• Experience needed working with a CRM and career services manager, preferably Symplicity.
• Demonstrable work with SaaS platforms within the higher education space.

Skills & Competencies

• Thinks creatively to evaluate and improve existing processes.
• Strategic thinking that sees past the obvious.
• Understands and builds community.
• Meets deadlines while communicating progress.
• Strong, polished interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Follows complex operational procedures with little guidance; self‑managing.
• Professional and comfortable conducting business.
• Detail‑oriented, energetic, collaborative, and proactive with a can‑do approach.
• Adaptable to new, increasingly tech‑driven ways of doing business.
• Creative, strategic thinking to help students identify career paths.
• Extensive experience in career coaching and professional development for assigned student populations.
• Uses a CRM to input, track, and report on student progress.
• Knowledge of engagement and relationship‑building strategies.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $85,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.