Engineering Career Development Assistant Director — Hybrid

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Development in the Dean - Engineering to provide career advising and placement support for Riccio College of Engineering students pursuing internships and professional roles. The role develops programs and workshops and builds relationships with employers across industries.

The position requires strong advising and organizational skills, collaborative work, and the ability to guide students in targeted job searches

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field with professional experience in career development or advising
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse populations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records

Responsibilities

• Develops advising programs and learning tools for focused career searches.
• Researches industry hiring trends and shares findings with students and faculty.
• Partners with industry segments and professional organizations for programming.
• Reviews resumes, conducts practice interviews, and helps students target employers by industry.
• Leads in teaching career development skills and job search strategies.
• Identifies employers to expand internship and employment opportunities for engineering students.

Skills

Career advising

Resumes/interview coaching

Relationship management

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, engineering, or related field

Master's degree in education, counseling, engineering, or related field

Tools

Outlook/Calendar

Word processing (MS/Google Docs)

Spreadsheets (Excel/Sheets)

OneDrive/Drive

Job description

University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Development in the Dean - Engineering to provide career advising and placement support for Riccio College of Engineering students pursuing internships and professional roles. The role develops programs and workshops and builds relationships with employers across industries.

The position requires strong advising and organizational skills, collaborative work, and the ability to guide students in targeted job searches