Assistant Director, Career Advising

Provide career advising for undergraduate students on a wide range of career development topics including choice of major, skills assessment, internships, experiential learning opportunities, post-graduation employment and graduate/professional school planning in both individual and group sessions. Our center offers one-on-one and small group advising within an educational framework that helps students to explore their values, strengths, skills, and interests, and helps them connect to resources, people, and organizations to explore opportunities.

Overview:

Provide individual career advising for undergraduate students across a broad range of industry areas and career interests, with a focus on STEM career advising. Our center offers one-on-one and small group advising within an educational framework that helps students to explore their values, strengths, skills, and interests, and helps them connect to resources, people, and organizations to explore opportunities. Additionally, the assistant director will liaise with various colleagues across the university, with a specific programmatic portfolio, to evolve based on student needs.

Responsibilities:

Undergraduate Student Career Advising

Provide career advising for undergraduate students on a wide range of career development topics including choice of major, skills assessment, internships, experiential learning opportunities, post-graduation employment and graduate/professional school planning in both individual and group sessions
Help students clarify their values, interests, skills, and strengths and think creatively about career possibilities which might involve helping them learn about emerging fields or investigating cross-disciplinary career possibilities
Assist students with the development of action plans and follow-up strategies based on a series of progressive meetings about their evolving interests and goals
Help students develop and maintain a professional presence, including creating online profiles (LinkedIn and others) and showcasing technical projects
Administer instruments and utilize a variety of assessment tools
Maintain and update appointment schedules, student and employer records, and event management in Handshake career management system
Dedicate additional time to relevant appointment preparation and follow up as appropriate

 

Undergraduate Student Career Programming and Campus Partnerships

Plan and facilitate a wide range of career programs and events, both for students in general and for students interested in pursuing STEM careers
Serve as liaison to faculty, academic advisers, and administrators relevant to programmatic areas of focus
Plan programs around the graduate admissions process and liaise with external graduate school admissions representatives to plan information sessions
Develop and edit student career resources as new needs arise
Identify STEM roles and events to include in STEM-related student communications
Field requests from student groups for STEM-specific programming

 

Additional Responsibilities

Contribute to broader team data collection efforts
Support team wide events including career fairs and departmental programs
Attend and actively participate in relevant Career Advising and Center for Career Development team meetings and retreats

Qualifications:

Essential

Two or more years of experience in undergraduate career counseling/advising, program development, and/or instruction/training
Knowledge of best practices within career development and the ability to tailor, adapt and evolve such practices to a complex, fast-paced, and dynamic team
A passion for advising undergraduate students and working within a student-focused and student responsive environment
Demonstrated understanding of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace and in all interactions with all constituents and stakeholders and deep commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion goals
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to deliver effective presentations to a wide range of audiences, and the capacity to build internal and external relationships
Strong time management and attention to detail
Self-directed resourceful problem-solver who is able to make decisions in a timely and effective manner
Ability to manage changing technologies and communications
Comfort with change, ambiguity, and risk
Ability to gather, interpret, and report data

 

Preferred

STEM career advising experience or experience working in STEM-related contexts
Career assessment experience and certifications
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally

 

 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

 

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

 

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours: 36.25 Eligible for Overtime: No Benefits Eligible: Yes Probationary Period: 180 days Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No Physical Capacity Exam Required: No Valid Driver’s License Required: No Experience Level: Associate : #LI-JE1 Salary Range: $76,000 to $83,000