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Georgetown Univerisity Assistant Director, Career Management - Georgetown Graduate Career Center in Washington, District Of Columbia
Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.
Requirements
Georgetown’s Graduate Career Center (http://gradcareer.georgetown.edu/) was created in 2019 with a vision to help Masters and PhD candidates identify and achieve their career goals. The Graduate Career Center is a small but collaborative team that believes students should consider career management as an integral part of their graduate school experience and have solid guidance from career services professionals to ensure their career efforts are effective.
The Assistant Director supports the career aspirations of students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, overseeing all aspects of student career development, external outreach, and outcomes support. This includes meeting with students individually and in group settings to help them identify career paths and career goals, develop strong resumes, plan and execute effective networking strategies and interview with confidence. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for establishing and cultivating relationships with organizations and alumni for career events while also facilitating connections to students seeking employment. Reporting to the Director of the Graduate Career Center and interacting principally with graduate students in the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Continuing Studies, additional duties include but are not limited to:
Conduct individual and group career coaching for Master’s and PhD candidates, advising in all areas of career management including job searching, networking, resumes, interviewing and offer negotiation.
Provide timely information to students, staff and faculty on relevant career-related events as well as jobs and internships using the career center’s owned media channels.
Develop and cultivate industry specific relationships with employers and alumni who can support graduate students through knowledge sharing, network building and recruiting.
Lead and/or participate in workshops, career panels, career fairs and other career-related events in collaboration with other career centers, departments or other centers at Georgetown University
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
3-5 years of experience in career services, career development/coaching, human resources, employer relations or related field
Career development expertise and knowledge of current trends in recruiting including the use of AI in both job searching and hiring
Exceptional communication skills with strong ability to develop relationships across constituents including students, employers, faculty and alumni
High degree of professionalism and the ability to positively represent Georgetown, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the Graduate Career Center to both internal and external audiences
Ability to adapt to changes in the job market
Experience working with and supporting students, staff, faculty, and employers
ICF coaching certification preferred but not required
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$47,586.00 - $87,558.13
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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EEO Statement:
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .