Assistant Director and Career Consultant for the College of Fine Arts – Career and Professional
- Employer
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 16, 2023
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The Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) is Carnegie Mellon University’s centralized career services center providing a comprehensive range of services, programs and materials focusing on career exploration and decision-making, professional development, experiential learning and employment assistance to meet today’s evolving and growing workplace and student goals of finding satisfying work.
The Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) is searching for an Assistant Director/Career Consultant to work with students in the Schools of Architecture, Art, and Design . This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing essential support to highly creative students and alumni on career exploration, professional development, internship and job search preparation, and post-graduation career planning needs. The incumbent will also work with the Employer Development team to develop and implement a comprehensive employer outreach plan that engages recruiters from various sectors and industries. Additionally, the incumbent will undertake individual or committee projects in order to accomplish specialized goals as determined by the administration.
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Lead individualized career strategy appointments and group
programs for students, through in-person, virtual and online
resources
- Pilot innovative approaches for building partnerships and
engaging employers, and leverage employer connections within the
alumni community
- Develop compelling presentations for assigned departments,
drawing upon alumni and other industry leaders to provide panels
and guest lectures
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of a yearly
Creative Arts Career Fair and associated employer events
- Must demonstrate the ability to work as a team member; to think
creatively and to evaluate and improve existing process and
procedures
- Other duties as assigned
You should demonstrate:
- Knowledge of trends in college-to-career-transition and career
education standard methodologies
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles
of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Strong relationship-building skills with a variety of partner
groups, and the ability to develop strategic partnerships
- Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication
skills
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in career counseling/services, talent
acquisition, experiential education and/or related field
required
- Or a combination of education and relevant experience from
which comparable knowledge is demonstrated
- Successful background check
- Work Posture: This position is operating on a hybrid
schedule, with an on-campus/in office presence that fluctuates
based on the academic calendar
- Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:30-5:00pm. An
alternate work schedule allowing for evening and weekend hours will
be required on occasion.
CMU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Staff and faculty must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. Please see Minimum Requirements to Return to Campus for details regarding the university’s current COVID-19 mitigation requirements.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Career Planning and Placement
Position Type
Staff – Regular
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Salary
More Information:
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