🇺🇸New York, New York🕑
Full-Time 💰
$75K - $87K
💻Career Services🗓️September 14th, 2026
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Columbia University is hiring an Associate Director, Career Education and Advising to design and deliver career education programs, liaise with academic Centers and Programs, and provide one-on-one and small-group career advising and executive coaching within Columbia Business School's Career Management Center. This role supports the career and professional development of Columbia Business School's graduate business students and alumni through programming, large-scale events, and individual coaching. It also involves tracking job-seeking outcomes and cultivating relationships with alumni, students, and recruiters.
Highlights
Plans, develops, and delivers career education and professional development programs, including presentations, speaker series, panels, company visits, and networking events
Leads the planning and execution of large-scale industry and networking events with School and employer partners
Provides one-on-one and small-group executive coaching on internship and full-time searches, self-assessment, networking, interviewing, and industry-specific job strategies
Tracks job-seeking outcomes and analyzes employment change trends, presenting findings to business school stakeholders
Manages projects such as resume book production, on-campus recruiting qualification processes, and updates to online student resources
Cultivates relationships with alumni, current students, and recruiters to source panelists for industry sessions
Requires a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related experience, with strong program and project management skills
Prefers an MBA or master's degree in counseling or a higher education field, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Requires availability to work some Saturdays, evenings, and early mornings on a seasonal basis
Pays $75,000-$87,000 per year
Associate Director, Career Education and Advising Full Description
About the Role
Columbia Business School is hiring an Associate Director, Career Education and Advising to design and deliver career education programs, liaise with academic Centers and Programs, and provide one-on-one and small-group career advising and executive coaching. This role supports the career and professional development of Columbia Business School's graduate business students and alumni.
What You'll Do
Plan, develop, and deliver career education and professional development programs, including presentations, speaker series, panels, company visits, and networking events across webinars, workshops, and short-form video
Lead the planning and execution of large-scale industry and networking events in collaboration with School and employer partners
Provide one-on-one and small-group executive coaching and career advising on internship and full-time searches, self-assessment, networking, interviewing, and industry-specific job strategies
Track job-seeking outcomes and analyze employment change trends, presenting findings to business school stakeholders
Manage projects such as resume book production, on-campus recruiting qualification processes, and updates to online student resources
Cultivate relationships with alumni, current students, and recruiters to source panelists for industry sessions and company visits
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree required, with a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience
MBA or master's degree in counseling or higher education fields preferred
Strong program and project management skills with demonstrated experience in relationship development
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and/or Google Workspace
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation abilities
Availability to work some Saturdays, evenings, and early mornings on a seasonal basis