The NYU School of Professional Studies (SPS) is seeking a Career Development Counselor who will guide, advise, and support students through the career planning, decision-making, and job searching processes. This individual will assist students in evaluating their professional interests and skills and developing goals at all stages in their professional and academic careers. Other responsibilities include developing career programs, including planning, marketing, implementation, and assessment of program effectiveness and student outcomes. This role will also work closely with employers to assist them with talent needs utilizing employer resources available (in-person and virtual offerings) from job postings, recruiter-in-residence, resume books, career fairs/industry expos, social media initiatives, as well as involvement in employer forums, conferences, career development panels, and programs. Strong interpersonal skills.
Prefer career expertise and knowledge reflecting the current job market, and skills and knowledge in using AI tools for job search and professional development. Mandarin fluency and a coaching certification from an ICF-accredited institution are a plus.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in a related field.
Required Experience:
2+ years relevant experience in career services, career counseling, student personnel, human resources, recruitment, admissions or related field and equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include experience implementing programs, seminars, events, and preparing training materials.
Preferred Experience:
Industry experience representative of NYU SPS programs. Experience working with international students and professionals in the workforce.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Career planning, assessment, and job search expertise. Excellent communication, presentation, writing and organizational skills. Ability to deal with a diverse population at all levels.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Experience working with international students and professionals in the workforce. Experience using social media platforms and understanding surveys and assessment.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $79,310.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
Since 1934, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) has been a deeply respected institution of higher education that is grounded in applied learning. From its early years, training returning World War II veterans to fulfill the nation’s urgent need for skilled technical workers, it has evolved into a professional education powerhouse that offers 20 graduate degrees, 14 bachelor’s degrees for undergraduate students, four associate’s degrees, and a plethora of continuing education courses and credentials.
NYU SPS is a thought leader, and serves as an incubator for new ideas in industries that are constantly changing. We prepare students for in-demand jobs in fields including real estate, hospitality and tourism; global affairs; global sports management; publishing; marketing and public relations; project management; executive coaching and organizational consulting, human capital management; information technology, management and systems; translation; publishing and professional writing. NYU SPS is focused on building skills that open doors to opportunities in emerging fields and global markets. NYU SPS faculty members are leading experts in their areas of discipline, with a hands-on approach that encourages students to push beyond their limits and to break new ground.
NYU SPS is committed to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and access throughout the School.
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