Job Requisition: JR101163 Associate Director Graduate Career Advising & Education (Open) Job Posting Title: Associate Director Graduate Career Advising & Education Department: CC00151 WM001 | PROV | MSOB Graduate Career Management Ctr Job Family: Staff - Career Services Worker Sub-Type: Regular (benefited) Job Requisition Primary Location: Miller Hall Primary Job Posting Location: Miller Hall Job Description Summary: The Mason School of Business at William & Mary seeks to hire an Associate Director of Graduate Career Advising and Education to serve as a student-facing point of contact for Mason School of Business Graduate students and alumni. Our programs include a Master of Business Administration (MBA): Full-time, Part-time, EMBA, & OMBA), Master of Accounting (MAcc & OMAcc), MS in Business Analytics (MSBA & OMSBA), MS in Marketing (Online), and MS in Finance (Online). The person in this role provides high-touch career counseling services and directly contributes to the overall professional development of and successful career outcomes for graduate business students. The Associate Director leads and collaborates on efforts including the development and presentation of career-related workshops, the utilization of career-focused technology tools, the development of individualized job search strategies, and more. Job Description: The Mason School of Business at William & Mary seeks to hire an Associate Director of Graduate Career Advising and Education to serve as a student-facing point of contact for Mason School of Business Graduate students and alumni. Our programs include a Master of Business Administration (MBA): Full-time, Part-time, EMBA, & OMBA), Master of Accounting (MAcc & OMAcc), MS in Business Analytics (MSBA & OMSBA), MS in Marketing (Online), and MS in Finance (Online). The person in this role provides high-touch career counseling services and directly contributes to the overall professional development of and successful career outcomes for graduate business students. The Associate Director leads and collaborates on efforts including the development and presentation of career-related workshops, the utilization of career-focused technology tools, the development of individualized job search strategies, and more. Required Qualifications: Please make sure your cover letter and resume clearly indicate how you meet the following required qualifications: Master's degree in business, higher education, or related field Substantial experience in recruiting, business (ideally corporate), and/or graduate level business career counseling Experience serving the career needs of a diverse domestic and international student population. Experience with on-the-spot service delivery to meet student needs. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the current trends in job search career strategies, preparation, tools, and technology. Experience with project management, strong organizational work skills and experience defining tasks & prioritizing assignments. Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Zoom, Teams, LinkedIn, or similar platforms; Ability to learn new technologies including career management platforms. Preferred Qualifications: Please make sure your cover letter and resume clearly indicate whether you meet any of the preferred qualifications: Exhibits strong leadership, industry, and business knowledge. Skilled in developing and executing programs. Case Interview knowledge and practical training. Demonstrates excellent communication and presentation skills, with a student-centered philosophy. Conditions of Employment: This position may require additional hours beyond the typical 40 hour work week, to include occasional evening, night and weekend work, and/or overnight travel, as needed to meet the business needs of the operation. This position is student-facing and therefore only eligible for remote work during times of the year that academic demands are at the lowest. Remote work scheduling will be determined by the administration of the Mason School of Business. For full consideration, please upload a Resume, Cover Letter, and list of 3 professional references. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Annual Salary: Up to $75,000, Commensurate with experience. Additional Job Description: Developing career and professional development programs: 75% of time Stays current with Business Graduate job and career preparation trends, best practices, global initiatives, skills required, hiring patterns, industry initiatives and other relevant content to foster and enable Mason Graduate Student success. Works collaboratively with the Director of Career Advising to plan, implement and articulate an individual career management plan, job search and professional development strategy for Mason Graduate students, offering individual counseling sessions and high-level strategic input Relies on learned expertise to cover all career preparation and professional development areas, including resume preparation, interviewing skills, networking strategies, and other career readiness areas. Supports Mason Graduate students, through individual advising sessions, to articulate individual career management plans, job search, and professional development strategy. Reviews student correspondence to ensure appropriate targeted communication outcomes Conducts mock interviews with Mason Business Graduate students to review, assess, and help students refine interview skills. Encourage and help students navigate salary and benefit negotiations. Works collaboratively with the Director and other GCMC staff to plan and implement Mason initiatives such as the Graduate Career Symposium, Tech Day, Mock Interviews, recruiting days in selected cities, Corporate Partner events, and other events as requested by the Director or Associate Dean. Participate in Career Labs, and both drop-in and scheduled appointments. Implements and presents and/or moderates workshops/courses. Maintains a high level of value-added service to Mason Graduate Students. Specialized Programs: 10% of time Collaborates with GCMC and other Mason School colleagues to execute Special Programs related to Career Development, such as (but not limited to): Career development guidance for all gradate business programs Events and involvement with Executive Partner program Engagement with student organizations and clubs Recruiting events and information sessions Employer round tables and other sponsored programs Promote student involvement including, but not limited to selecting students ambassadors posting on social media emailing students directly newsletters and marketing material creating, etc. Collaboration & Liaison Efforts: 10% of time Works with other departments for school and university wide cross-functional goals. This includes (but is not limited to): MBA/MSBA/MAcc Admissions related meetings with prospective students; Liaison meetings with Program Offices to facilitate cohesive services for students; Marketing to present messaging in a consistent manner; collaborative activities with the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement and the Law School Career Centers; and faculty engagement. Other duties as assigned: 5% of time Job Profile: JP0349 - Senior Career Counselor - Exempt - Salary - S11 Qualifications: Compensation Grade: S11 Recruiting Start Date: 2025-11-20 Review Date: 2025-12-04 Position Restrictions: EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility. William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) are vibrant, innovative and engaged communities and we are delighted about your interest in a career with us.