Assistant Director of Career Development - Graduate Career Consultant for Professional Master's

Job Description

The Meruelo Family Center for Career Development ("CCD") prepares students for lifelong career readiness by guiding them to discern, pursue, and achieve career goals that align with their values, interests, and skills. The Assistant Director / Graduate Career Consultant plays a mission-critical role in the CCD.

The Assistant Director / Graduate Career Consultant is accountable for ensuring that every graduate student enrolled in Professional Master's Programs affiliated with The Graduate School is actively engaged in career development activities. This includes tracking engagement, strategically partnering with faculty and administrators, creating best-in-class resources, meeting with students, and implementing tailored programs.

The broad portfolio of Professional Master's Programs includes the ESTEEM program, Applied & Computational Math and Statistics (ACMS), the online M.S. in Data Science program, Master of Global Affairs, M.A. in Theology (the Echo program), and M.Ed. (the Alliance for Catholic Education program).

Responsibilities

• CAREER ADVISING AND CONSULTATION - Conducts individual and group student appointments related to all career development topic needs, including career discernment. Advises students on various career paths, skills development, application materials, internship/full-time job search strategies, interview techniques, salary negotiation, etc.
• RESOURCE CREATION AND REFINEMENT - Research, develop, and implement best-in-class resources to ensure every graduate student in the Professional Master's Programs is equipped to manage their career development.
• STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND ENGAGEMENT - Collaborate with faculty and staff in the Professional Master's Programs to ensure every graduate student is connected to the most appropriate career development resources.
• PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT - Develops innovative programs to ensure graduate students are provided the best available resources to advance their career development.
• SUPPORT OF CENTRALIZED EFFORTS - Participates in regular career advising meetings and large departmental events and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous professional/higher ed experience with a preference of 3-4 years
• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred
• Knowledge of the functions of higher education career services
• Understanding of career development principles
• Knowledge of related career paths including startups, consulting, project management, industry, tech, government, policy, international development, ministry, K-12 or higher education administration, and/or teaching
• Competence in providing advice and guidance to students from varied backgrounds
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to present information in compelling ways, both in-person and virtually
• Demonstrated proficiency in building relationships
• Ability to manage projects and relationships simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines

Additional Information

Salary: Up to $60,000

Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2026

RESUME & COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED to be considered for this position.