Engineering Career Services Assistant Director

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is seeking an Assistant Director, Engineering Focus in the Center for Career Development. Reporting to the Director of Career Development, you will lead career counseling for School of Engineering students and plan all Career Center programming for Engineering, including weekly announcements and updated materials.

This unionized, full-time role requires a master's in higher education or related field (or strong STEM experience), 3–5 years

Qualifications

• Masters degree in higher education or related field, or substantial STEM experience.
• 3-5 years experience relevant to the scope of this position.
• Experience with career development counseling for Engineering or STEM fields.
• Assist with alumni and external professional mentorship programs.
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends for events.
• Commitment to working with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Provide career development and job search counseling to students at The Cooper Union, with a primary focus on students in The School of Engineering.
• Conduct regular outreach to The School of Engineering students.
• Assist students in developing resumes and other relevant materials.
• Support students in developing the competencies required to become informed about career options and opportunities related to their personal and professional objectives.
• Helps manage the general career development email account.
• Creates weekly opportunities announcements for students in the School of Engineering.
• Disseminate employment and internship opportunities to appropriate faculty, organizations, and students.
• Updates preexisting materials and aids in creating new materials.
• Act as a key point person and have a significant hand in career fair planning and execution.
• Assist other staff members in the planning and coordination of career outreach and programs across The School of Art and The School of Architecture as needed.
• Collaborate on the development and enhancement of the Center for Career Development web sites and technologies; integrate technology into daily operations, help manage programs and presentations.

Skills

Career development

Engineering focus

Higher education experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Masters degree in higher education or related field

3-5 years relevant experience

STEM career development counseling experience

Mentorship programs experience

Job description

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is seeking an Assistant Director, Engineering Focus in the Center for Career Development. Reporting to the Director of Career Development, you will lead career counseling for School of Engineering students and plan all Career Center programming for Engineering, including weekly announcements and updated materials.

This unionized, full-time role requires a master's in higher education or related field (or strong STEM experience), 3–5 years