The Center for Career Development is dedicated to helping students make connections between their academic experiences and professional paths. We empower students in their career journeys by providing comprehensive resources, guidance, and support. Our aim is to assist students and alumni to explore career options, developing essential skills, and navigating the job market effectively. Through personalized counseling, workshops, networking opportunities, and access to relevant tools and information, we strive to foster confidence, resilience, and success in every stage of career development.

The Career Coach is responsible for providing career development support leading to successful career outcomes for undergraduate students and alumni at The New School. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Career Development within the Center for Career Development, the Career Coach conducts personalized career coaching sessions with undergraduate students to assess their interests, skills, and career goals. 
 

The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Engagement and Programming

• Meet with a cohort of students from the design and creative fields to one-on-one to provide career engagement and career education and guidance on particularly as it relates to the development of industry appropriate hiring materials.

• Create resources (digital, print, promotional) and lead workshops and events on career-related topics designed to create career ready undergraduate students.

Employer Engagement

• Assist employers with online recruiting system; field questions from employers regarding their registration in online recruiting system, job listings, and information sessions.

• Work with Senior Director in implementing mechanisms to increase student participation in internships and other experiential activities for graduate students. 

• Work with Senior Director to identify and strategize potential employers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelorâ™s Degree and minimum 2 years related experience in a diversity/equity/inclusion/social justice higher education setting, career services, employer relations or higher education. 

• Demonstrated intercultural competence; and a continuing commitment to advance equity, inclusion, and social justice practices in support of a diverse community.

• Superior demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Ability to navigate and utilize software databases and systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Google Docs; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Some nights and weekends required.

• Experience working with undergraduate students and knowledge of characteristics of undergraduate education and developmental needs.

• Experience working with undergraduate students in the design and creative fields.

• Proven ability to work independently while functioning as a team member fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Career Management systems (Handshake, etc.).

• Industry-specific training or knowledge of the creative arts and design fields. 

WORK MODE

Hybrid/Split - Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely. #LI-HYBRID

SALARY RANGE

$64,350

 

About The New School

The New School, a leading university in downtown New York City, offers degree and nondegree academic programs in design, the social sciences, the liberal arts, management, the arts, and media. Students benefit from small classes, superior resources, and renowned faculty members who practice what they teach. Continuing education courses and public programs place the university at the center of New York’s cultural and intellectual life.

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