STEM Careers Community Leader & Student Coach

Grinnell College; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Grinnell College is seeking an Associate Director of STEM Careers Community to guide students and recent graduates as they explore, prepare for, and pursue STEM careers. This role emphasizes student-centered advising, program development, and strategic partnerships with faculty and employers.

The position involves travel for events, building career resources, and leading the Technology & Data and Science, Engineering & Sustainability Career Communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group career coaching to students and recent graduates.
• Guide students through career exploration, job and internship searches, networking strategies, and professional development.
• Advise and support students pursuing graduate and professional school opportunities.
• Help students identify and pursue research, internship, fellowship, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Guide students in identifying transferable skills, reflecting on experiences, and developing career action plans.
• Build relationships with faculty to better understand academic programs and connect classroom learning with career preparation.
• Provide leadership for the Technology & Data and Science, Engineering & Sustainability Career Communities.
• Develop career resources, advising materials, and website content.
• Research workforce trends, labor market information, graduate education pathways, and hiring practices to inform programming.
• Prepare, recommend, and manage the annual operating budget.
• Engage alumni, donors, and friends of the College as strategic partners through mentoring, networking, employer engagement, guest speaking, and other student-focused initiatives.

Job description

Grinnell College is seeking an Associate Director of STEM Careers Community to guide students and recent graduates as they explore, prepare for, and pursue STEM careers. This role emphasizes student-centered advising, program development, and strategic partnerships with faculty and employers.

The position involves travel for events, building career resources, and leading the Technology & Data and Science, Engineering & Sustainability Career Communities.