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Posted:
June 11, 2025
Location:
New York, New York



Associate Director, Career Advising


Job No: 498263
Work Type: Staff Full-time
Department: Career Center
Location: Beren Campus, 245 Lexington Avenue, NY, NY
Categories: Career Center

Position Summary:

The Associate Director of Career Advising at the Shevet Glaubach Center for Career Strategy and Professional Development (SGC) at Yeshiva University (YU) is responsible for career advising students and alumni, individually and in groups, on career planning strategies across various fields. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who evaluates student and corporate partner needs, develops strategies, and takes appropriate action. This role includes tracking, auditing, and analyzing internship and employment outcomes with high attention to detail and accountability. The Associate Director also develops positive relationships with students, employers, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Coach and advise students, individually and in groups, on career planning strategies
    across various fields
  • Assist students in clarifying career goals through individual career advising
  • Administer and interpret career inventories (e.g., MBTI, STRONG, and CAREER FITTER)
  • Assist students in using SGC career-related resources across multiple platforms
  • Create and lead individualized career strategy sessions and group educational programs
    through in-person, virtual, and online resources
  • Educate students on traditional career preparedness topics as well as those specific to
    assigned fields; evaluate gaps in student engagement and skill sets; and create plans to
    equip students with necessary competencies
  • Help students develop and refine resume writing, LinkedIn profiles, interviewing, and job
    and internship search skills
  • Must demonstrate the ability to work as a team member, to think creatively, and to
    evaluate and improve existing processes and procedures
  • Implement a career community approach; partner with faculty and alumni to provide a
    holistic career strategy while in school and for post-graduation, leading to the beginning
    of an impactful career, whether a great job and/or acceptance into graduate school
  • Develop and deliver workshops and career-related programs, including new initiatives
    using various technology platforms for career discovery/job-search purposes
  • Facilitate and/or Co-facilitate career events for assigned fields, drawing upon alumni and
    industry leaders to provide panels and guest lectures
  • Participate in designing and delivering career-related workshops, programs, and panels.
  • Leverage employer connections within the alumni community to connect students to
    mentors and opportunities
  • Assist with the annualized standardized first destination data process each year, which
    includes call campaigns, student advising, and participation in on-campus events related
    to this initiative
  • Develop expertise and build relationships with faculty and staff to ensure that students
    have access to community-specific opportunities and relevant resources
  • Serve as a liaison to student groups, clubs, and organizations
  • If assigned, manage staff member(s) and/or student employees, ensuring appropriate
    workload, development opportunities are provided, and feedback is given regularly
  • . Develop expertise and build relationships with faculty and staff to ensure that students have access to community-specific
    opportunities and relevant resources

    Experience & Education Background:

    Required:
  • Master's degree required in a relevant field
  • Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in Professional Development, Human Resources, HR Training, Campus
    Recruitment, or Career Advising
  • Strong and demonstrable knowledge and understanding of various advising fields and the ability to develop
    productive advising relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse
    stakeholders, including students, faculty, and employers
  • Experience working with a CRM, preferably Symplicity
  • Demonstrable work with SaaS platforms within the higher education space
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Technological fluency, including Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams

    Preferred:
  • Terminal degree in a relevant field (JD, PhD, etc.)
  • 2+ years of previous work experience building employer relations in a higher education setting

    Skills & Competencies:

  • Must demonstrate the ability to work as a team member, think creatively, and evaluate and improve existing processes and procedures
  • Must have strong and polished interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
  • Must comprehend and follow a diverse set of verbally communicated operational procedures with little guidance or training and be self-
    manageable
  • Must have an extensive understanding, familiarity, and experience with career coaching/professional development to advise a diverse
    student body across various industries
  • Must be comfortable and professional in conducting business; the position demands significant attention to detail, outstanding
    communication skills, an upbeat and energetic attitude, substantial team collaboration, a sense of initiative, and a can-do approach.
  • Willingness to respond to the needs of students and employers in an increasingly technologically oriented society
  • Able to use data analysis and create actionable insights from data
  • The ideal candidate has experience working in an HR department, campus recruitment functions, and/or providing professional
    development and/or career coaching
  • Able to work evening and/or Sunday events as needed

    Salary Range:

    $85000-$90,000

    About Us:

    Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

    As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community-students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends-are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.

    Equal Employment Opportunity:

    Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.



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    About Yeshiva University
    Yeshiva University has been transforming lives for more than a century. Nowhere but here can students have a personal, small college experience while benefitting from the academic rigor of a top ranked research university. Since its inception YU has been dedicated to melding the ancient traditions of Jewish law and life with the heritage of Western civilization, and each year we celebrate as future leaders make YU their home. Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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