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Columbia University is hiring an Associate Director, Experiential Education. This role involves developing and managing experiential learning programs such as internships, externships, and mentorships for undergraduate students, while coordinating with multiple teams to support student engagement, employer relationships, and program logistics.

Highlights

Develop and manage internship and experiential education programs with the Associate Dean of Experiential Education.
Collaborate with Employer and Alumni Relations and Marketing teams to engage students and employers.
Provide individual and group career counseling to undergraduates and support students during experiential programs.
Coordinate program logistics in partnership with the Administration and Planning team.
Must have proficiency in Microsoft Word and CRM systems like Salesforce.
Require a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in career services, student affairs, or related fields.
Ability to travel and maintain relationships with employers and alumni; valid driver’s license required.
Strong communication and client management skills essential.
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and experience in managing educational programs for college students.
Salary range between $68,300 and $75,000 annually.

Associate Director, Experiential Education Full Description

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $68,300 - $75,000 Annually

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

A strong internal candidate has been identified for this position, however, we are still accepting applications from other qualified candidates.

Position Summary

The Center for Career Education (CCE) helps undergraduate students and alumni develop the key competencies necessary to make informed decisions and take the necessary steps to achieve their career goals. The Center establishes connections and facilitates interaction among students, alumni, employers and organizations to generate opportunities that help students pursue their personal and professional objectives. CCE serves undergraduate students and alumni of Columbia College, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, and School of General Studies, and collaborates with the Career Centers in the other schools at Columbia University and its affiliated institutions.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working closely with the Associate Dean of Experiential Education to develop experiential learning programs such as internship, externship, and mentorship programs for students from the undergraduate schools served by CCE. The incumbent will take primary responsibility for employer/internship development (in conjunction with the Center’s Employer and Alumni Relations Team) and managing associated logistics within an established framework in conjunction with the Center’s Administration and Planning Team.

Work closely with the Associate Dean of Experiential Education to manage and coordinate internship and experiential education programs. This is likely to include working directly with employers to develop opportunities for Columbia students and managing relationships thereafter. Work closely with the Administration and Planning team to oversee associated program logistics where required. The Associate Director will be required to take responsibility for specific programs.
Alongside the Associate Dean, work closely with CCE’s Marketing and Communications team to support student engagement and recruitment for Experiential Education programs. Work in partnership with the Employer and Alumni Relations team at CCE to follow-up with employers interested in CCE’s new and existing programs.
Work closely with the Experiential Education team and other colleagues to develop a program of activities to help students prepare for their experiences. Provide support to students, alumni and employers during the experiences and work with students, employers, and alumni to evaluate the benefits of program participation.
As member of the Center’s career counseling team. Provide individual and group counseling to undergraduates from our three schools as well as individual support for students engaged in in the Center’s experiential education programs. Participate in the Center’s “quick questions” rotation.
Travel on behalf of CCE to assist in the development of appropriate and mutually beneficial relationships between employers, educational institutions, and Columbia.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent required.
A minimum of 3 years related experience in career services, student affairs, graduate recruitment, university relations and/or marketing, or the equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills required.
Must be able to pay close attention to detail, work collaboratively, manage relationships with multiple constituencies, and meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse populations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and CRM (Salesforce).
Valid Driver’s license and ability to travel on behalf of CCE to develop and maintain relationships with employers and alumni.
Superior client management skills and an ability to develop and maintain new relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant area preferred.
Ability to understand the career and employment needs of students and communicate these to potential employers
Desire to help students gain internship and other professional experiences
Experience of managing and overseeing educational programs for college students desired.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Original Job Description

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $68,300 - $75,000 Annually

A strong internal candidate has been identified for this position, however, we are still accepting applications from other qualified candidates.

Position Summary

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Associate Dean of Experiential Education to manage and coordinate internship and experiential education programs. This is likely to include working directly with employers to develop opportunities for Columbia students and managing relationships thereafter. Work closely with the Administration and Planning team to oversee associated program logistics where required. The Associate Director will be required to take responsibility for specific programs.
Alongside the Associate Dean, work closely with CCE’s Marketing and Communications team to support student engagement and recruitment for Experiential Education programs. Work in partnership with the Employer and Alumni Relations team at CCE to follow-up with employers interested in CCE’s new and existing programs.
Work closely with the Experiential Education team and other colleagues to develop a program of activities to help students prepare for their experiences. Provide support to students, alumni and employers during the experiences and work with students, employers, and alumni to evaluate the benefits of program participation.
As member of the Center’s career counseling team. Provide individual and group counseling to undergraduates from our three schools as well as individual support for students engaged in in the Center’s experiential education programs. Participate in the Center’s “quick questions” rotation.
Travel on behalf of CCE to assist in the development of appropriate and mutually beneficial relationships between employers, educational institutions, and Columbia.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent required.
A minimum of 3 years related experience in career services, student affairs, graduate recruitment, university relations and/or marketing, or the equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills required.
Must be able to pay close attention to detail, work collaboratively, manage relationships with multiple constituencies, and meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse populations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and CRM (Salesforce).
Valid Driver’s license and ability to travel on behalf of CCE to develop and maintain relationships with employers and alumni.
Superior client management skills and an ability to develop and maintain new relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant area preferred.
Ability to understand the career and employment needs of students and communicate these to potential employers
Desire to help students gain internship and other professional experiences
Experience of managing and overseeing educational programs for college students desired.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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