Associate Director, Career Education and Advising

Grade 12

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $78,000 - $90,000
  
  

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

Reporting to the Director, Career Education and Advising Strategy, within the School’s Career Management Center (CMC), the Associate Director will provide one-on-one career coaching and manage a school-wide career education programs, including overseeing the CMC Fellow Peer-Advisory Program. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities and implementing operational improvements to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of career education initiatives across CMC. The Associate Director collaborates with other CMC team members to evaluate and enhance job search content and career management related resources, supporting comprehensive and impactful advising services for a diverse student population.

About Columbia Business School

For over a century, Columbia Business School has helped develop leaders and builders of enterprises who drive value for their stakeholders and society at large through our MBA, MS, PhD, and Executive Education programs. We are equally committed to cultivating new scholars and teachers, and to creating and disseminating pathbreaking knowledge, concepts, and tools which advance the understanding and practice of management through our faculty research and PhD programs.

Our vision is simple: to develop ideas and leaders that transform the world—from the very center of business. Our ever-evolving curriculum - featuring pioneering courses, STEM certification, and immersive experiential learning -prepares students to excel in key areas such as digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and innovation, twenty-first century finance, the intersection of business and society, and climate and sustainability. The CBS administration enables CBS’ educational and scholarly mission through strategic and operational guidance and support, optimizing School resources through well-designed, transparent processes with a culture of respect for all.

Responsibilities

Coaching and Advising

• Provides individual coaching s on a complete range of career planning, job job search strategies, and recruitment processes.
• Educates students on all recruiting opportunities and procedures; offers both scheduled and “drop in” appointments for time-sensitive student needs.
  
  

Program Oversight and Management

• Leads the CMC Fellow Program, recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising a team of 60-80 MBA peer advisors.
• Serves as a liaison with student board representatives to facilitate two-way communication on career-related information, problem-solve concerns, and provide timely feedback to the Assistant Dean, Career Education & Advising (CEA)and ongoing support.
  
  

Program Development and Event Planning

• Designs, co-manages, and delivers relevant career educational programs, workshops, and seminars, often in collaboration with other CEA team members.
• Trains and manages student leaders or external consultants engaged in program facilitation as needed. Provides administrative support and managerial participation for each project. Creates and delivers market-driven workshops on an as-needed basis.
  
  

Data and Administration

• Performs data collections and analyses and gathers actionable student feedback to advise Executive Director, CEA, and Director, Employer Relations on development of policies and procedures related to recruiting as well as on individual student issues.
• Maintains and updates on-line resources pertinent to areas of expertise, including industry/function-specific and job search platform skills. Maintains and continually upgrades personal and office knowledge base in areas pertinent to MBA employment.
  
  

Engagement & Relationship Management

• Participates in all-office events and initiatives, including on-campus recruiting and departmental monthly meetings. Represents office in interactions with a wide range of internal and external constituents, including faculty, Dean’s office, Executives-in-Residence, other School and University administrators, and professionals from the private and public sectors, as needed.
• Develops and maintains key relationships with select professional and affinity student clubs, industry-related Centers and Programs, CMC Coaching Program, Executive-in-Residence Program, and select faculty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Minimum 3-5 years of related experience required.
• Must have experience with project and office management in a high volume environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
• Professional demeanor and tact, with a customer service orientation, cultural sensitivity with a diverse student body, and problem solving skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of MBA/MS job search dynamics and family with CRM tools.
• Strategic and proactive approach with a strong orientation towards continuous improvement and innovation.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.