Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Assistant Director, Graduate Business Career Development (SMP) is an integral member of the Center for Career Engagement team and serves as a career coach for full-time graduate business students within the Specialized Masters Programs and recent alumni within the Graduate Business Career Community (e.g., finance and entrepreneurial students and student organizations) within the Olin Business School.

Job Description

• Serves as a career advisor to degree individuals.

• Builds and develops relationships with students to (a) understand their career needs and (b) steward them through the career preparation process.

• Determines if additional resources are required for each student and guides them to other resources, within assigned career center and beyond, to prepare them for technical aspects of interviews (industry directors, specialist coaches, platform leads, etc.).

• Identifies individual needs, goals, challenges for career path.

• Reviews each students' skills and abilities, determines and develops tailored action plans to help students on career journey (identifying interests, gaining skills capabilities, networking, etc.).

• Analyzes student self-assessments and translates them into actionable insight and next steps.

• Determines other skills, etc., required to ensure students are ready and delivers actionable feedback on students’ career and preparation process.

• Provides recommendations regarding students’ readiness for interviews with employers.

• Facilitates career development content in Management Communications and Practica courses, including, but not limited to, activity design, assignment evaluation and partnering with faculty and academic advisors to develop and deliver content.

• Partners with academic advisors of personal or career issues that may affect assigned students’ academic journey.

• Informs industry directors/specialized coaches of unique or technical needs and challenges of assigned students advising and leadership initiatives.

• General academic, program and university support including, but not limited to, implement program initiatives, presentations and other university wide initiatives.

• Leadership and supervision of generalist advisors and coordination with assigned program offices.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Higher Education Or Related Role (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Business, Career Consulting, Career Development, ESL Training, Higher Education Administration, International Travels, Interpersonal Communication, Matrix Leadership, Oral Communications, Relationship Building, Service Advising, Written Communication

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.