Job Description

Summary

Preparing students to successfully navigate an ever-changing global job market for

employers seeking top early-career talent requires a comprehensive and contemporary

approach. The Stevens Career Center is one of the leading career centers at creating and

executing comprehensive approaches to career development. We enjoy connecting

students to the right opportunities. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on

Stevens students every day, join our team!

Job Description

As a member of the Stevens Career Center you will report to the Assistant Director, Career

& Talent Development and will regularly engage with students to support Stevens Career

Center objectives.

• Learn and understand current trends in early-career talent acquisition and execute

activities to help undergraduate and graduate students obtain internships, co-op jobs,

and full-time post-graduation jobs.

• Provide individualized and small group career coaching to students. Evaluate career

goals, interests, and values, and identify services to enhance students' career

objectives. Competently respond to a variety of questions during appointments.

• Successfully complete the Stevens Career Center’s Career Coach training program

within 90 days of the date of hire. Career Coach training is provided for all new hires.

• Assist with the development and implementation of career coaching initiatives.

• Lead and manage various programs and projects as assigned. Work closely with the

Career Center team and various campus partners to determine the scope, deliverables, resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new programs and projects.

• Oversee the successful execution of assigned programs and projects including ensuring high student attendance.

• Design and deliver our career education curriculum to large groups of students or

record videos to ensure we meet the diverse learning needs of all students.

· Competently respond to a variety of questions during workshops.

• Conduct outreach to first- and second-year undergraduate students, first-year graduate students, and students participating in special programs such as S.T.E.P., Pinnacle Scholars, Clark Scholars, and student clubs. Design creative programs and initiatives to increase awareness and engagement with the career center.

• Partner with the Career Center’s operations team to track student career success.

• Maintain confidential and sensitive information. Secure and protect all career center

· data, passwords, and documents. Manage budgets responsibly.

• Play a key role in helping to execute the cooperative education program, . as needed

• Gain an understanding of Stevens degree programs and relevant employment sectors

that are best suited for Stevens students.

• Collaborate with colleagues throughout the Stevens community to understand the student experience and organizations.

• As needed, participate in prospective student and family admissions events, new

student orientation, and other student affairs events.

• Successfully complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

• Five or more years of relevant experience, preferably in career coaching, recruiting, or

an experienced professional with industry experience seeking a career change and an

opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.

• Develop and conduct career seminars and workshops along with demonstrated

coaching skills is required.

• Excellent presentation, time management, and organizational skills are essential.

• Proven record of success demonstrated through goal achievement, continuous learning, and continuous improvement.

• Knowledge of technology degree programs or career paths in engineering or technology

desired, but not required.

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard

office equipment and keyboards. Must be able to lift and carry parcels, packages, and

other items (25 lbs.), walk short distances to various buildings across campus, and drive a vehicle if needed.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrate an ability to take initiative and solve problems. Must be able to assess a

situation, present solutions, and independently address the problem.

• Demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with students, teammates, campus partners,

and employers.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Willingness to understand Stevens’ undergraduate and graduate curricula.

• Possess an understanding of MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint computer

applications.

• Experience or comfortable learning and working with advanced computer applications

such as SmartSheet, Handshake, Zoom, MS Teams.

• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

• Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a demanding

• environment.

• Willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends to attend university or career

center events.

Department

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