Emory University

Associate Director, Graduate Student Advising & Programming (Graduate Career Management Center)

Emory University$88K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field.
  • Five years of experience in student advising or career planning.
  • Proven initiative and ownership in previous roles.
  • Strong collaboration skills with varied stakeholders.
  • MBA preferred, enhancing understanding of graduate goals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead career preparation activities and coaching for Full-time MBA students, especially in finance.
  • Develop career advising strategy and pre-orientation programming for new students.
  • Maintain communication with students about career services and expectations.
  • Conduct individual meetings for tailored recruiting strategies and coaching.
  • Collaborate with alumni, faculty, and admissions teams to enhance student resources.
  • Evaluate and select external vendors for workshops and coaching resources.
  • Participate in departmental goal-setting and prepare statistical reports.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for remote work up to 2 days per week based on department discretion.
  • Access to a vibrant campus environment at Emory University.
  • Collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders including alumni and faculty.
  • Engagement in meaningful career development initiatives for MBA students.
Full Job Description
Description

The Goizueta Business School is in search of an Associate Director of Advising and Programming in the Graduate Career Management Center (GCMC). This position reports to the Senior Director of Full-time MBA Advising and Programming. We seek an enthusiastic, self-motivated achiever with a detail-oriented and student-centric approach. This individual has a proven track record of initiative, ownership, and collaboration.

This is a student-facing role that is generally required to be performed in-person on Emory University's campus. Remote work (up to 2 days per week) may be granted at department discretion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Associate Director, Graduate Student Advising & Programming:
  • Leads career preparation activities, events, and coaching for Full-time MBA students at Goizueta Business School, particularly those interested in careers in finance.
  • Develops the career advising strategy for an assigned group of MBA students which includes creating pre-orientation programming for incoming students, developing custom student advising strategies and communication plans, and determining what career preparation workshops and resources will be offered throughout the year.
  • Communicates regularly with incoming and current MBA students to ensure an accurate understanding of CMC services and student expectations, requirements, and responsibilities.
  • Regularly meets with students to develop individual recruiting strategies and provide personalized coaching support.
  • Collaborates with multiple key stakeholders, including Goizueta MBA alumni, the Full-time MBA Program Office, MBA Admissions, and core MBA faculty.
  • Evaluates and selects external vendors to ensure high-quality and relevant workshops and resources.
  • Participates in the development of departmental goals and objectives.
  • Prepares statistical reports and analyzes data.
  • Leads special projects.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A bachelor's degree in business administration or a field related to advising area and five years of student advising, career planning, or related business/industry experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • An MBA is preferred.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

About Emory University

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was founded in 1836 as Emory College and has since grown into a leading research institution with nine academic divisions. Emory University is known for its liberal arts college, professional schools, and biomedical research. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Emory University is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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