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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Penn State School of International Affairs (SIA) seeks a highly motivated Director of Career Services to serve as the primary career adviser to all SIA students. SIA offers a Master of International Affairs degree, Master of Science in Global Economic and Business Relations, and various graduate certificates. The program is highly interdisciplinary with approximately 150 graduate students having earned undergraduate degrees in over 60 different majors and a curriculum and faculty that spans multiple disciplines. Career outcomes of SIA graduates are also interdisciplinary in nature with students pursuing career opportunities in a wide range of fields. 

We invite candidates who are passionate about empowering graduate students and shaping impactful career pathways to apply and join our collaborative academic community.  

LOCATION 

This position has a hybrid work modality option.  The primary location for the role is State College PA, at the University Park campus and will require regular weekly work on campus, typically 3 days. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Career Advising: Provide students with one-on-one career support and advising, including resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, career exploration, and other job and/or internship searching strategies. Manage, compile, and share career and internship opportunities and resources for students. 

Career Events and Programming: Plans and hosts  a range of on-campus career programs and workshops that connect students with industry insights and professional development opportunities. Includes career talks with alumni and guest speakers, skill-building workshops, and panel discussions, as well as organizing two signature off-sit