• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $70,000 - $82,000

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of the Mathematics of Finance (MAFN) Program, the Assistant Director of Career Development implements the program???s strategy to educate and support students in finding jobs and internships. The Assistant Director of Career Development will be responsible for creating and maintaining employer relationships and organizing recruiting events, as well as advising the MAFN students to ensure their success in the job market.

A strong team player, the Assistant Director of Career Development, works closely with the Program Director, Associate Director and Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Associate Director, serves as the career advisor to the MAFN students providing one-on-one and group advising sessions about resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, salary negotiations, and other skills needed to succeed in the job market. 
• In collaboration with Associate Director, regularly works with employers, initiates new industry contacts, and pursues and manages exclusive internship and job programs.
• In collaboration with the Associate Director, tracks students' career development progress, manages various databases and gathers employment data.
• In collaboration with the Associate Director, the Assistant Director of Career Development oversees programming administration, communication, and marketing for employers, students, and alumni about a wide variety of career development resources, including on-campus interviews, employer presentations, and more.  
• Presents in admission sessions and participates in other marketing initiatives 
• Performs related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Equivalent Related Experience Required
• 2-4 Years of Related Experience
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Facility with digital tools and technology platforms, database, web application, and social media required
• Must have outstanding organizational skills, pay close attention to detail, and have proven track record in working in a highly collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the graduate student population or experience in corporate recruiting

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

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