Graduate Student Career Development Lead

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Graduate Student Career Development to guide graduate career advising and program development in a campus-wide context. The role includes engaging with faculty, departments, and student organizations to tailor career education and resources.

The position emphasizes in-person student support, development of workshops, and coordination with Employer and Alumni Engagement teams to expand opportunities for graduates inside and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in career counseling/advising and program development in a higher education setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deliver effective career presentations and build relationships.
• Experience gathering and analyzing data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized career advising for graduate students via in-person and virtual appointments.
• Lead and design career education and skill-building programs for graduate students.
• Collaborate with Employer Engagement and Alumni Engagement teams to develop programs connecting students with employers and alumni.
• Develop outreach strategies to ensure all Princeton graduate students access career exploration and opportunities.
• Use data to assess program impact and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Career counseling

Public speaking

Relationship building

Program development

Education

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

Job description

Princeton University is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Graduate Student Career Development to guide graduate career advising and program development in a campus-wide context. The role includes engaging with faculty, departments, and student organizations to tailor career education and resources.

The position emphasizes in-person student support, development of workshops, and coordination with Employer and Alumni Engagement teams to expand opportunities for graduates inside and