Assistant Dean, Career Education and Advising

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the Career Education and Advising team to ensure alignment with Career Management Center (CMC) goals.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of 14 professional staff members, providing performance oversight and professional development.
• Design and oversee the career education curriculum, including seminars, workshops, and panels featuring senior business leaders.
• Provide strategic guidance on professional development content and resources for MBA and MS students.
• Oversee career advising frameworks, including individual and group sessions on networking, interviewing, and job offer management.
• Collaborate with senior faculty, academic centers, and student clubs to align career offerings with market needs.
• Partner with the Strategic Partnerships Team to establish employer and alumni engagement strategies.
• Leverage employment and market data to inform curriculum development and strategic planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7-9 years of related experience, including staff management, career advising, and professional development programming.
• Demonstrated experience leading professional staff in higher education, career services, or talent development.
• Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, and employers.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data to inform strategic decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work some evenings, Saturdays, and occasional early mornings, with some travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in career services or talent development.
• Experience recruiting for or working within core MBA industries such as investment banking, consulting, or technology.
• Familiarity with career coaching models, assessment tools, and evidence-based advising practices.
• Proficiency with career services platforms and student engagement technologies.

About the Company

Columbia Business School (CBS) develops leaders and enterprise builders who drive value for stakeholders and society. Located in the heart of New York City, CBS offers world-class MBA, MS, PhD, and Executive Education programs designed to transform the world through pioneering research and immersive experiential learning.