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• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $61,500 - $68,000

Position Summary

The Center for Career Education (CCE) is an innovative team of career services professionals dedicated to supporting the diverse body of students and alumni in reaching their personal and professional goals. We achieve this by providing access to networking connections, experiential learning opportunities and jobs, comprehensive resources, and customized career counseling. CCE serves undergraduate students and alumni in Columbia College, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the School of General Studies, and collaborates with the Career Centers in the other schools at Columbia University and its affiliated institutions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to, working closely with the Experiential Education team to develop internship programs for students from the three schools served by CCE. The incumbent will be required to oversee the implementation of programs and take primary responsibility for educating and informing students about the benefits of the programs. This will include offering information sessions to advertise and publicize opportunities, organizing and facilitating pre-program and other professional development events, and encouraging all student participants to utilize the resources of the Center to find their next opportunity. They will also offer career counseling and practice interviews to all program participants.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Associate Dean of Experiential Education to coordinate student involvement and participation in CCE internship programs. Develop a calendar of events to publicize opportunities, market the benefits of the programs, and inform students about application processes. Along with the team, develop pre-program and other career professional development training for all participants. Act as the point of contact for students interested in CCE's internship programs. The Assistant Director will also be required to take responsibility for management of specific programs.

• Provide individual and group counseling to students engaged in or participating in experiential education programs. Work closely with student participants to help them secure future opportunities. Participate in the Center's daily 'quick question' rotation for career counseling as well as conduct one-on-one counseling appointments with students.

• Develop opportunities to market their experiences, within the Center, among the student body, and the wider University community. Develop resources, print and online which highlight their experiences and market the benefits of the program. Develop assessments and analyze data and learning outcomes of the program.

• Work closely with the team to coordinate the process by which Columbia students are selected for CCE internship programs. Travel nationally on behalf of CCE to assist in the development of appropriate and mutually beneficial relationships between employers, educational institutions, and Columbia.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 2-4 years related experience in career services, student affairs, graduate recruitment, university relations and/or marketing experience required.
• Desire to help students gain internship and other professional experiences; excellent career counseling and program development experience required.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work within a diverse, small team required.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office/365, and Salesforce strongly desired.
• Ability to travel on behalf of CCE to develop and maintain relationships with employers and alumni.
• Availability to work some evenings throughout the year required.

Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant area preferred.