Associate Director Full Time Graduate Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Associate Director

• Full Time Graduate Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Posting Details
Posting Information Posting Number

PG194060EP

Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Associate Director

• Full Time Graduate
  Anticipated Hiring Range $90,000
• $97,000
  Work Schedule Monday
• Friday, 8:00 am
• 5:00 pm (weekends and nights as needed, may be eligible for hybrid schedule)
  Job Location Raleigh, NC
  Department Career Center
• Poole College of Management
  About the Department The Poole College of Management actively engages with industry and academia to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment that fosters learning, scholarship, and service.

We’re deeply rooted in NC State’s history as a university that excels at science, technology, engineering, and math. Our college’s diverse student body — over 4,000 students — hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business. Poole College of Management has four academic departments: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, and Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. We offer bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business administration, economics; master’s degrees in accounting, business administration (MBA), economics, management (including specialized degrees); as well as a doctoral degree in economics. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates. The college houses six initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Business Analytics Initiative, Business Sustainability Collaborative, Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, Entrepreneurship Clinic, Entrepreneurship Collaborative, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB. To learn more about our College, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu Essential Job Duties Reporting to the Director of Graduate Career Services, the primary role of the Associate Director for Full-Time MBA Careers is to lead the development and administration of a robust suite of career services designed to serve the employment aspirations of the Full-Time MBA student population at the Jenkins Graduate School of Management. This position may also support the student career needs of other Jenkins Graduate programs. The Associate Director’s primary responsibilities will include: Design and deliver career services offerings for full-time MBA students seeking internships, full-time jobs, co-ops, or other career aspirations:
Partner with students to ensure placement success.
Focus on continuous evaluation and iteration of career support resources to ensure students are equipped to compete for and secure MBA-level employment. Develop and implement year-round offerings to meet said competency development needs. Offerings could include but are not limited to: Pre-Orientation (summer) and Orientation workshops and programming, MBA career course (MBA 610), 1-on-1 coaching, workshops, industry and alumni panels, networking events, digital tools, etc.

Employment outcomes and metrics:

Design and implement a process to collect, analyze, and deliver internal and external reports on full-time MBA employment outcomes in alignment with industry standards.
Implement a process to collect, analyze and report on key metrics that evaluate student satisfaction with coaching and programming, impact of the activities, and the overall effectiveness of full-time MBA career and professional development offerings. Support Career Center and larger Poole College community:
Assist with Career Center events and initiatives as needed.
Work closely with internal stakeholders such as student services, employer relations, marketing, development, faculty, alumni, and to advance the career center’s mission.
Contribute to College level initiatives through involvement in employer relations, alumni relations, advisory boards, task forces, or committees.
Supervise adjunct career coaches, graduate assistants, and student workers as needed; delegate programming content creation and delivery as appropriate. Other Responsibilities Meet with students and coach them on all aspects of job search, resumes, cover letters, negotiations, interviewing, networking, professional presence, leadership skills, visa regulations, etc.
Create moderate and present online and on-campus synchronous classes and events.
Help keep student information and alumni information up-to-date in Career Center CRM.
Attend networking, corporate visits, information sessions, etc.
Research and integrate instructional technologies into the Graduate Career Services program.
Provide project management and logistics support.
Manage financial transactions, reimbursements, and vendor payments within position scope.
Maintain suite of online, asynchronous career development and job search tools.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience MBA or MA in counseling or bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of professional work experience in the private sector, experience in working in one or more fields that employs MBA’s. Other Required Qualifications Experience in career skill development workshop delivery.
Proven ability to relate to teach effectively and present to large groups, customizing services to respond to the needs of the Professional MBA population.
Proven demonstration of using learning technologies to teach and coach.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Familiarity with adult and online learning processes for seasoned professionals.
Ability to assess impediments to successful career development and provide feedback.
Substantive knowledge of career exploration, job search, career mobility, and entrepreneurship best practices.
Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills.
Attention to detail, superior customer service.
Ability to work independently, but cooperatively in an I team environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to implement systems.
Ability to work flexible, long hours on a seasonal basis. Some evening and travel may be necessary. Preferred Qualifications Experience with, knowledge of, or demonstrated interest in business careers.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
Knowledge of and experience coaching international students on H-1B restrictions.
Experience coaching domestic and international students on effective career management and job search skills in one-on-one, small, and large group settings.
An understanding of and appreciation for the needs and concerns of a diverse MBA student body.
Deep commitment to customer service and the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work successfully in a fast-paced environment. Required License(s) or Certification(s) N/A Valid NC Driver’s License required No
Commercial Driver’s License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date 04/11/2025
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references. Position Details Position Number 00062595
Position Type

EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation

• Adverse Weather Non Mandatory
• Adverse Weather
  Mandatory Designation
• Emergency Events Non Mandatory
• Emergency Event
  Department ID 202103
• Career Center
• Poole College of Management
  AA/EEO