Washington University In St. Louis Saint Louis , MO 63150
Posted 2 months ago
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The Assistant Director, Career Development for MBA Career Coaching is an integral member of the Center for Career Engagement team and serves as an advisor for full-time MBA students and recent alumni within an assigned community (e.g., finance and entrepreneurial students and student organizations) within the Olin Business School. This posting is for multiple hires.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as career coach and subject matter expert to approximately 150 full-time MBA students and recent alumni.
Build and develop relationships with students to (a) understand their career needs and (b) steward them through the internship and job search process.
Determine additional resources required for MBA candidates and guide them to other resources, within the Center for Career Engagement and beyond, to prepare them for technical aspects of interviews (industry directors, specialist coaches, platform leads, etc.).
Develop tailored action plans and ongoing feedback to steward each student through the career development process, ensuring student readiness in the areas of self-assessment, document preparation, search strategies, interviewing, and negotiating, and career management.
Partner with academic advisors around career-related issues that may affect students' academic journeys.
Facilitate career development content for use in student programs, including but not limited to activity design, assignment evaluation and partnering with faculty and academic advisors to deliver content.
Work with academic leadership and graduate programs staff to communicate career issues among the students that should inform ongoing reviews and updates of the program curriculum.
Inform industry directors /specialized coaches of unique or technical needs and challenges of assigned students advising and leadership initiatives.
General academic, program, and university support including but not limited to assisting with program initiatives, limited presentations and other university wide initiatives.
May provide leadership and supervision of peer coaches.
Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
Willingness to travel domestically.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in higher education, business, or in a related field.
Experience providing career advising to professionals.
Experience of working with students groups/related organizations.
Commitment to designing and delivering excellent career development and advising services.
Strong interpersonal skills, strong relationship building skills.
Ability to work in a matrix organization across/within groups.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Required Qualifications
Grade
G11
Salary Range
$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
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