Engineering Career Development Lead

The Cooper Union; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooper Union is seeking an Assistant Director, Engineering Focus in New York. You will lead career counseling for engineering students, manage School of Engineering career programs, and create weekly announcements while updating materials relevant to career development.

You will work with a team to plan events, help students with resumes, and collaborate on site-wide career initiatives, including web and technology integrations.

Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in higher education or related field, or extensive STEM experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in career development counseling for Engineering and/or STEM.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends during events.
• Commitment to working with diverse populations at The Cooper Union.

Responsibilities

• Provide career development counseling to Engineering students.
• Conduct outreach to School of Engineering students.
• Assist students with resumes and materials.
• Help students understand career options aligned to their goals.
• Manage the general career development email account.
• Create weekly opportunities announcements for Engineering students.
• Disseminate opportunities to faculty, organizations, and students.
• Update existing materials and aid in creating new ones.
• Support career fair planning and execution.
• Coordinate career outreach across Art and Architecture as needed.
• Collaborate on Career Development websites and integrate technology.

Skills

Career development

Higher education

STEM experience

Engineering focus

Counseling

Outreach

Program management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in higher education

3–5 years relevant experience

Career development counseling for STEM

Alumni mentorship programs

Campus events participation

Job description

The Cooper Union is seeking an Assistant Director, Engineering Focus in New York. You will lead career counseling for engineering students, manage School of Engineering career programs, and create weekly announcements while updating materials relevant to career development.

You will work with a team to plan events, help students with resumes, and collaborate on site-wide career initiatives, including web and technology integrations.