Associate Director of Career Services - MSCF, Tepper School of Business

Associate Director of Career Services - MSCF New York City, Tepper School of Business

Company: Carnegie Mellon University

Job Location: New York, New York

Category: Career Development and Services

Type: Full-Time

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university internationally recognized for excellence in artificial intelligence, the performing arts, business, economics, and computer science. The Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) program, consistently ranked among the top quantitative finance programs in the nation, is a collaboration among four Carnegie Mellon schools: the Tepper School of Business, the Mellon College of Science, the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Computer Science Department.

The MSCF program seeks an Associate Director of Career Services for its New York City campus. This position plays a critical role in supporting MSCF students through individualized career coaching, employer engagement, alumni programming, and the development of high-impact career services initiatives.

Core responsibilities include:

• Provide individualized career coaching to approximately 100 MSCF students, helping them define career goals, develop effective job-search strategies, strengthen interviewing and networking skills, and navigate offer evaluation and negotiation.
• Deliver industry-informed advising through one-on-one coaching sessions and group workshops.
• Develop and facilitate programming focused on resume preparation, interview techniques, networking, job-search, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Plan and implement annual career-related events, including alumni mock interviews, alumni career panels, employer presentations, networking events, and on-campus recruiting activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers through outreach initiatives, site visits, and targeted marketing campaigns to expand employment opportunities for students.
• Work closely with student leadership representatives; conduct monthly meetings and oversee the planning and execution of the Peer Mentorship Program.
• Partner with the Director of Alumni Relations to identify and implement new initiatives that strengthen alumni volunteer engagement, including Alumni Mentorship and Quant-in-Residence programs.
• Assess and enhance career services programming in response to evolving industry trends and employment markets.
• Collaborate with faculty, alumni, employers, and university partners to support student career outcomes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Experience managing databases, CRM systems, and career services technologies
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and willingness to learn and integrate technology tools into advising practices and career programming, including MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, AI platforms, Notion, and Canva
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience required
• Experience in financial services, higher education, career services, graduate recruiting, or university relations strongly preferred
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Additional Information:

• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.
• This position is based in New York City

In accordance with the pay transparency legislation set forth by NY the corresponding salary range for this position, if placed in NY ranges between $90,000-$100,000/year.