Associate Director of Career Services

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career coaching to approximately 100 MSCF students, assisting with career goals, job-search strategies, interviewing, and negotiation.
• Deliver industry-informed advising through one-on-one sessions and group workshops on resume preparation and networking.
• Plan and implement annual career events, including alumni mock interviews, career panels, and employer presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers through outreach, site visits, and targeted marketing to expand student opportunities.
• Oversee the Peer Mentorship Program and work closely with student leadership representatives.
• Partner with the Director of Alumni Relations to implement initiatives such as Alumni Mentorship and Quant-in-Residence programs.
• Assess and enhance career services programming in response to evolving industry trends and employment markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, and AI platforms.
• Experience managing databases, CRM systems, and career services technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Experience in financial services, higher education, career services, graduate recruiting, or university relations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits and ample paid time off.
• Life, accidental death, and disability insurance.
• Access to fitness centers and family concierge services.

About the Company

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university internationally recognized for excellence in artificial intelligence, the performing arts, business, economics, and computer science. The Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) program is a top-ranked quantitative finance collaboration among four Carnegie Mellon schools.