Assistant Director, Career Advising
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Work type: Staff Full-time
Department: Career Center
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY
Categories: Student Services, Career Center
Position Summary: The Assistant Director advises on issues related to
career planning strategies and advising, and provides coaching assistance.
This includes career development/job search strategy planning and monitoring,
resume and cover letter critiquing, mock interview feedback, career assessment
assistance, and job/internship negotiation assistance. In the Shevet Glaubach
Center we assist each student to develop and continually refine a realistic
job search strategy/marketing plan for both internship and full-time
employment. We actively monitor each student's progress against career
aspirations while guiding, assisting and holding students accountable in the
achievement of their goals.
Position Responsibilities:
Identify and address students' levels of experience and preparedness to
determine career planning and/or job readiness, use assessment tools when
necessary;
Instruct students in methods of career exploration and job and internship
search. Identify and discuss career alternatives;
Formulate individualized plan of action for job seekers to include
developing an effective resume/cover letter, developing interviewing
skills through videotaped mock interviews and role playing, and designing
job search strategies;
Research and compile educational information from the internet,
professional trade publications and journals, and government
reports/studies to strengthen professional theoretical foundation,
industry knowledge and to support existing as well as new programs;
Attend professional development workshops to improve coaching and
technical skills;
Responsible for the creation and delivery of career development
workshops/seminars for both large and small groups, along with
participating as a team member in special events such as career fairs,
open houses and orientations, some of which will occur on evening and
weekends;
Identify and secure guest speakers and moderate panels for academic and
career programs;
Serve as liaison between the Shevet Glaubach Center and the University
community including deans, advisors, and faculty to discuss employment
trends, student concerns, and new programs and seminars;
Serve as liaison between the Shevet Glaubach Center and student
clubs/organizations.
Represent Shevet Glaubach Center at University events to encourage
University enrollment and student involvement;
Research, create, and edit brochures, flyers, posters, video
presentations, newsletters, web content, and listservs, to promote office
events and programs; and
Promote career panels and seminars tailored to specific interest groups.
Experience & Education Background:
Master's Degree in Counseling, Business Administration, Psychology,
Education, Human Resources, or related major preferred and 1-2 years of
Career Development, Counseling, Student Personnel, Human Resources, or
equivalent experience. Will consider Bachelor's degree coupled with
commensurate experience.
Career coaching, assessment, and demonstrable job search plan development
expertise.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong customer focus (ability to listen attentively to students and
recruiters and to understand and respond positively to their requests) is
required at all times;
Proficiency in project management skills, ability to multi task in a fast-
paced environment and meet deadlines;
An entrepreneurial orientation, proven track record of taking initiative
and making things happen (i.e. self-starter);
Interact and proactively share information with internal and external
contacts where appropriate;
Highly proficient with web-based resources, spreadsheet and presentation
software required (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, creative
software applications preferred such as Canva, Adobe, etc.);
Ability to work under pressure, with the flexibility to respond to
changing priorities and fluctuating workloads;
Assume responsibility to ensure issues/concerns will be addressed and
monitor them through conclusion;
Strong organizational work skills, defining tasks, prioritizing
assignments, and following through on all projects independently, is able
to articulate challenges and proposed solutions with ease;
Effectively manage own time and resources;
Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills; and
Ability to deal with a university population at all levels.
Salary Range: $74,000 to $76,000
About Us:
Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining
Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal
arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies,
education, psychology, and more.
We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people
across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale
Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the
Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the
distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to
fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all
those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed
individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is
a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section
of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.
The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of
employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's
retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid
vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity
employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities
and protected veterans.
Advertised: Apr 25, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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