Assistant Director, Career Advising

Salary: $66,300.00 - $71,100.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time Administrator

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Queens Campus, NY

St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy;
Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online.

The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.

Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

St. John's University Career Services is seeking two Assistant Directors for Career Advising to support career readiness and student success. The St. John's University Career Services team strives to ensure equitable access to career resources for all students as they work towards meaningful and satisfying careers.

The ideal candidate will contribute to the growth and sustainability of a comprehensive campus career ecosystem by developing innovative career education content and identifying opportunities for integration across the institution. This individual will deliver high-quality career education programming, provide one-on-one and group career advising, and facilitate meaningful career connections. They will cultivate productive partnerships with faculty to ensure career education is accessible, relevant, and embedded throughout the student experience.

Leveraging technology, on-demand resources, outcomes data, and labor market insights, the candidate will provide timely, data-informed career guidance that empowers students to explore opportunities, make informed decisions, navigate career pathways, and achieve their professional goals.

The candidate will be part of a centralized team of career professionals, serving both undergraduate and graduate students, and a small population of recent alumni. The Advisor will support the overall effectiveness of the Career Services Department and the Division of Student Affairs.

This full-time opportunity offers potential for partial remote work after an initial orientation period. Typically, in the office 4-5 days per week during the semester with increased flexibility on breaks and during the summer.

• Acquire and maintain comprehensive knowledge of assigned academic programs and pedagogy to provide intentional career programming, resources, and advisement to selected populations.
• Collaborate closely with college faculty, departments, student groups, and alumni to develop and lead both foundational training and customized career-related programs.
• Maximize access to career resources for all students across St. John's University's colleges and campuses, as a member of the centralized University Career Services team.
• Provide individual and group advisement to target population(s) while exploring avenues for virtual and on-demand engagement.
• Facilitate advanced level career development programming for graduate level students and other targeted groups.
• Contribute to the selection and/or development of innovative career planning and job search resources designed to enhance students' preparedness for post graduate success including the use of AI in the recruitment and job search process.
• Remain informed of national, state, and local hiring practices, guidelines, and labor related issues.
• Assist students to navigate the career decision making process through activities, programs, and the utilization of career assessment tools when appropriate.
• Foster a productive and inclusive environment that encourages student enrollment, retention, persistence, and positive outcomes.
• Support the…