"Associate Director and Career Specialist"

Job Details

Job no: R-0000002883

Position Title: Associate Director and Career Specialist

Faculty or Staff: Staff

Full Time or Part Time: Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay: Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date: 02/02/2026

Hiring Range: $60,957 - $68,577

Job Description

Mount Holyoke College seeks an Associate Director to spearhead inclusive career preparation efforts while providing expert, industry-specific career advising. This pivotal role requires an individual who can strategically connect career resources to identity-based student organizations, manage internal diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives, and serve as an industry specialist within assigned Career Communities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Inclusion

• Direct the Career Development Center’s (CDC) internal Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) efforts and coordinate the JEDI committee activities.
• Lead efforts to broaden and deepen relationships with the Offices of Community & Belonging, DEI, Residential Life, and other partners.
• Enhance the inclusivity of CDC advising, programming, and practices, advancing connections with identity-based student groups.
• Collaborate to assess incidents of bias and the impact of CDC programs on student engagement. Design and implement programmatic responses in alignment with College strategic priorities.
• Collaborate on the development of advising content and programs that are connected, consistent, and inclusive of all stages of student career development.
• Stay abreast of DEI best practices (MHC and national) and recommend updates to CDC advising as needed.

Programming & External Engagement

• Design, coordinate, and deliver specialized industry resources, events, and programs for assigned Career Communities (e.g., workshops, group advising), collaborating with MHC staff, faculty, and student organizations.
• Partner with the External Relations team to coordinate programs like Industry Meet-Ups, Lynk on the Road, employer/alum spotlights, and new industry-specific events.
• Identify, engage, and activate alums in related industries to support programming, mentorship, and student connections.
• Utilize CRM systems and digital platforms (e.g., Handshake, Salesforce) to support outreach, track engagement, and inform data-driven program development.

Career Specialist Advising

• Provide specialized advising and interview preparation to students and alums for assigned Career Communities, offering guidance on industry standards, timelines, and hiring practices.
• Educate and prepare students on search strategies, networking, resume/interview preparation, and offer negotiation for experiential learning, employment, and graduate school.
• Collaborate on creating content for a monthly career community-specific newsletter.
• Leverage platforms (LinkedIn, Handshake) to identify and share relevant, timely opportunities with students in assigned Career Communities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in counseling, higher education, human resources, or business.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of diversity and the ability to effectively relate to a diverse student population.
• Ability to work independently, creatively lead large-scale programs, and build and sustain relationships with a wide diversity of constituents (students, faculty, staff, alums).
• Excellent writing, presentation, organizational, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Experience working with college students from diverse identities in a liberal arts setting.
• Ability to utilize data for strategic decision-making.

Full Job Description

What We Offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability and Leave Benefits
• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment... (abbreviated for brevity)

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

Company

Located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, Mount Holyoke College is a highly selective, nondenominational, residential, research liberal arts college for women that is gender diverse...

Website: www.mtholyoke.edu