Mount Holyoke College · 9 hours ago
Associate Director and Career Specialist
South Hadley, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$61K/yr - $69K/yr
3+ years expMount Holyoke College seeks an Associate Director to spearhead inclusive career preparation efforts while providing expert, industry-specific career advising. This pivotal role requires an individual who can strategically connect career resources to identity-based student organizations, manage internal diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives, and serve as an industry specialist within assigned Career Communities.
Education
Responsibilities
Direct the Career Development Center’s (CDC) internal Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) efforts and coordinate the JEDI committee activities
Lead efforts to broaden and deepen relationships with the Offices of Community & Belonging, DEI, Residential Life, and other partners
Enhance the inclusivity of CDC advising, programming, and practices, advancing connections with identity-based student groups
Collaborate to assess incidents of bias and the impact of CDC programs on student engagement. Design and implement programmatic responses in alignment with College strategic priorities
Collaborate on the development of advising content and programs that are connected, consistent, and inclusive of all stages of student career development
Stay abreast of DEI best practices (MHC and national) and recommend updates to CDC advising as needed
Design, coordinate, and deliver specialized industry resources, events, and programs for assigned Career Communities (e.g., workshops, group advising), collaborating with MHC staff, faculty, and student organizations
Partner with the External Relations team to coordinate programs like Industry Meet-Ups, Lynk on the Road, employer/alum spotlights, and new industry-specific events
Identify, engage, and activate alums in related industries to support programming, mentorship, and student connections
Utilize CRM systems and digital platforms (e.g., Handshake, Salesforce) to support outreach, track engagement, and inform data-driven program development
Provide specialized advising and interview preparation to students and alums for assigned Career Communities, offering guidance on industry standards, timelines, and hiring practices
Educate and prepare students on search strategies, networking, resume/interview preparation, and offer negotiation for experiential learning, employment, and graduate school
Collaborate on creating content for a monthly career community-specific newsletter
Leverage platforms (LinkedIn, Handshake) to identify and share relevant, timely opportunities with students in assigned Career Communities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in counseling, higher education, human resources, or business
Demonstrated commitment to principles of diversity and the ability to effectively relate to a diverse student population
Ability to work independently, creatively lead large-scale programs, and build and sustain relationships with a wide diversity of constituents (students, faculty, staff, alums)
Excellent writing, presentation, organizational, and analytical skills
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience working with college students from diverse identities in a liberal arts setting
Ability to utilize data for strategic decision-making
Benefits
403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability and Leave Benefits
Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
Generous Paid Time Off
Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex
Company
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke is a liberal arts college for women located in South Hadley, Massachusetts
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
2020-01-14Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Alex Wirth-Cauchon
CIO and Executive Director of Library, Information, and Technology Services
Ana Yankova
Chief Investment Officer
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