Assistant Director of Career and Leadership Success (Internships & Career Programming)

Job
Summary:

Join the Crummer Graduate School of Business! We are seeking an Assistant Director of Career and Leadership Success to join our dynamic Student Success team. This role will focus on internship coordination and career programming, helping graduate students build meaningful professional pathways and leadership skills.

The Assistant Directors of Career and Leadership Success in Crummer’s Student Success Office support the holistic development, engagement, and academic success of students in Crummer’s Early Advantage and Accelerated MBA programs. The staff in these positions provide individualized and group advising, coordinate mentoring, manage the internship program, and serve as a key resource for student organizations and associations. These roles ensure students are prepared academically, professionally, and personally for success with a focus on decision-making, academic planning, the development of and articulation of career competencies, and connections with industry opportunities.

Career & Leadership Success Essential Job Functions:

• Manage the Crummer EA and Accelerated MBA internship program, matching student/candidates and industry partners.
  
• Teach one or more sections for the MBA Career Strategies I course for Early Advantage MBA Cohorts
  
• Assist in coordinating guest speakers, symposiums, speaker series, employer panel presentations and targeted career fairs and networking events including publicity, recruiter development, space reservations, parking and logistics, catering, and other duties as needed.
  
• Collaborate and meet regularly, with faculty, staff, alumni, students/student organizations to exchange ideas, assess and market programs and provide data on leadership and career development trends and outcomes
  
• Provide 1:1 and group advising for career and leadership development, as well as for electives and concentrations to Early Advantage (EA) and Accelerated (A) MBA Cohorts
  
• Co-Lead the annual awards ceremony recognizing mentors, student organization and associations, Truist Distinguished Leader of Merit Program participants, etc.

Internships & Career Programming Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the Crummer Internship Program for EA and A cohorts, supporting the goal of 100% placement by required deadlines.
• Develop and maintain the internship process, including employer meetings, tracking documentation, and monitoring student assignments.
• Host at least three career workshops and one networking event per semester to support student career readiness, researching hiring practices, employment trends, and labor issues to inform career programming.
• Assist in the development of employer outreach initiatives, resources, and career planning materials.

Minimum Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• At least 2 years of experience in student success, academic advising, career services, internship coordination or related areas.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and support student organizations and leadership development initiatives.
• Experience managing internships, mentoring, or student engagement programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Business, or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with student information systems (e.g., Slate, Banner, Canvas) and data management.
• Student-centered approach with a focus on holistic development.
• Strong advising and mentoring skills.
• Event planning and program coordination expertise. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Work Environment:

 

• Campus-based, front-facing customer service position, working in an office environment.
• Regular use of a computer and databases.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, which include evenings and weekends, based on business needs.

Instructions to Applicants:

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