Columbia University
Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development
Columbia University, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $67,300 - $78,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Center for Career Education serves undergraduate students in Columbia College, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of General Studies, and collaborates with Career Centers in the other schools at Columbia University and its affiliated institutions.
We are an innovative team of career services professionals dedicated to supporting our diverse body of students and alumni in reaching their personal and professional goals. We achieve this by providing access to networking connections, experiential learning opportunities and jobs, comprehensive resources, and customized career counseling.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the Senior Associate Dean of Alumni and Undergraduate Career Development and team to identify career education needs within the undergraduate population.
Deliver individual and group career counseling to undergraduate students and recent alumni. Career counseling includes research and administration of career inventories and other self-assessment tools. In conjunction with other team members, track, assess, and report on counseling outcomes.
Research, develop and implement a calendar of career education programming to address student needs. Programming may include, but is not limited to workshops, panels, speakers and presentations. Collaborate with alumni, employers, and other professionals where relevant.
Develop and maintain proactive relationships with key clients including undergraduate students, undergraduate student leaders, administrators, families, and faculty. Serve as CCE's representative on cross-campus teams serving specific populations of Undergraduates. Provide reports on activities and program outcomes to the Senior Associate Dean of Alumni and Undergraduate Career Development and the Dean of Career Education.
Participate in CCE program planning and assessment of its work.
Lead initiatives and collaborate with other counselors/staff on development and implementation of programming initiatives. Provide reports on activities and program outcomes to the Senior Associate Dean of Alumni and Undergraduate Career Development and the Dean of Career Education.
Provide support for training and development of new counselors and participate in on-going professional development programming.
Contribute to, develop new, and maintain career resources.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent required.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a related field working with a diverse body of undergraduate level students.
Career education skills required.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse populations.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills necessary.
Knowledge of Zoom, Microsoft Suite, Google Workplace/G-Suite, CRMs, Recruiting platforms/databases, desktop publishing software, and webpage design strongly desired.
Availability to work some evenings throughout the year required.
**Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed**
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related field preferred.
Knowledge of industry recruiting practices, job search processes, and cross campus outreach and collaboration experience preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $67,300 - $78,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Center for Career Education serves undergraduate students in Columbia College, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of General Studies, and collaborates with Career Centers in the other schools at Columbia University and its affiliated institutions.
We are an innovative team of career services professionals dedicated to supporting our diverse body of students and alumni in reaching their personal and professional goals. We achieve this by providing access to networking connections, experiential learning opportunities and jobs, comprehensive resources, and customized career counseling.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the Senior Associate Dean of Alumni and Undergraduate Career Development and team to identify career education needs within the undergraduate population.
Deliver individual and group career counseling to undergraduate students and recent alumni. Career counseling includes research and administration of career inventories and other self-assessment tools. In conjunction with other team members, track, assess, and report on counseling outcomes.
Research, develop and implement a calendar of career education programming to address student needs. Programming may include, but is not limited to workshops, panels, speakers and presentations. Collaborate with alumni, employers, and other professionals where relevant.
Develop and maintain proactive relationships with key clients including undergraduate students, undergraduate student leaders, administrators, families, and faculty. Serve as CCE's representative on cross-campus teams serving specific populations of Undergraduates. Provide reports on activities and program outcomes to the Senior Associate Dean of Alumni and Undergraduate Career Development and the Dean of Career Education.
Participate in CCE program planning and assessment of its work.
Lead initiatives and collaborate with other counselors/staff on development and implementation of programming initiatives. Provide reports on activities and program outcomes to the Senior Associate Dean of Alumni and Undergraduate Career Development and the Dean of Career Education.
Provide support for training and development of new counselors and participate in on-going professional development programming.
Contribute to, develop new, and maintain career resources.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent required.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a related field working with a diverse body of undergraduate level students.
Career education skills required.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse populations.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills necessary.
Knowledge of Zoom, Microsoft Suite, Google Workplace/G-Suite, CRMs, Recruiting platforms/databases, desktop publishing software, and webpage design strongly desired.
Availability to work some evenings throughout the year required.
**Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed**
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related field preferred.
Knowledge of industry recruiting practices, job search processes, and cross campus outreach and collaboration experience preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.