3+ years in Professional Development, HR, or Career Advising focused on STEM fields
Master's degree in higher education, business, counseling, or a related field
Experience with CRM and career services management, ideally with Symplicity
Knowledgeable about SaaS platforms in higher education
Demonstrated experience in career coaching for STEM students
Responsibilities
Conduct in-person and virtual career strategy sessions for students and alumni
Develop and implement initiatives to improve student employability
Collaborate with faculty to provide comprehensive career strategies
Educate students on career preparedness and industry-specific topics
Facilitate annual data collection on first destination outcomes for graduates
Encourage partnerships with various stakeholders to enhance student success
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Dynamic work environment within a supportive community
Engagement with a diverse student and alumni network
Access to innovative career services and programs
Collaboration with faculty and industry professionals
Full Job Description
Associate Director, STEM Career Advising
Job no: 499027 Work type: Staff Full-time Department: Career Center Location: Beren Campus, 245 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY Categories: Student Services, Career Center
Position Summary: The Associate Director, STEM Career Advising coaches and advises students and alums on career planning strategies. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who evaluates the needs of students and corporate partners and proactively takes appropriate action.
Position Responsibilities:
Conduct career strategy sessions and group educational programs for students and alums through in-person, virtual, and online resources
Oversee and execute programs and initiatives to enhance YU students' employability
Support the career community approach to advising; partner with faculty and alums to provide a holistic career strategy while in school and for post-graduation, leading to the beginning of an impactful career, whether it be a great job and/or acceptance into a master's program and/or terminal degree, or other professional aspiration
Educate students on both traditional career preparedness topics and those relating to the specific industries assigned to this position
In partnership with other assigned SGC personnel, facilitate the annualized standardized first destination data process, and contribute to other data collection and reporting methods as assigned
Seek to collaborate with any staff, faculty, parent, alumni, and/or employer, or constituent who can contribute to the success of our students and alumni
Experience & Education Background:
3+ years of work experience in Professional Development, Human Resources, HR Training, Campus Recruitment or Career Advising, specifically in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Master's degree in higher education, business, counseling, or related field
Experience needed working with a CRM and career services manager, preferably Symplicity
Demonstrable work with SaaS platforms within the higher education space
Skills & Competencies:
Thinks creatively to evaluate and improve existing processes
Strategic thinking that sees past the obvious
Understands and builds community
Meets deadlines while communicating progress
Strong, polished interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Follows complex operational procedures with little guidance; self-managing
Professional and comfortable conducting business
Detail-oriented, energetic, collaborative, and proactive with a can-do approach
Adaptable to new, increasingly tech-driven ways of doing business
Creative, strategic thinking to help students identify career paths
Extensive experience in career coaching and professional development for assigned student populations
Uses a CRM to input, track, and report on student progress
Knowledge of engagement and relationship-building strategies
Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000
Advertised: Jul 7, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
