Assistant Director of Graduate Student Careers
UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
Title:
Assistant Director of Graduate Student Careers Executive Area:
Academic Affairs College/School/MBU:
College of Information & Computer Sciences Department:
Computer Science Work Location:
Amherst Schedule:
Full Time Work Arrangement:
Hybrid Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Graduate Student Careers supports CICS Careers' mission of helping graduate students discover, explore, and pursue professional experiences, as part of an entrepreneurial, student-centric team. Along with other CICS Careers staff members, they collaborate with the CICS community of employers, UMass staff and faculty, and a growing network of alumni to benefit CICS Master's and PhD students. Essential Functions
Develop specialized, scalable resources and collaborate with CICS graduate academic advising, the UMass Graduate School, Office of Global Affairs, and other UMass career centers on strategic initiatives and resources. Provide personalized career coaching, develop individualized career plans, and train student staff on coaching methods and best practices. Advise faculty and staff on computer science employment and occupational trends, encouraging faculty to support student career exploration. Contribute to comprehensive career data collection, analysis, and reporting in collaboration with other CICS Careers members. Co-manage career-development software and recommend technology and process updates. Identify access and barrier issues limiting participation and success of students from underrepresented backgrounds, and collaborate to design steps to advance participation and career success of all graduate students. Develop content for marketing CICS Careers resources and programming, promote through various channels, and spotlight Master's and PhD success stories. Facilitate graduate student recruitment with existing and prospective employers by building and maintaining alumni relationships and facilitating mentorship opportunities. Collaborate with CICS Careers staff, UMass faculty and research centers on the creation and maintenance of experiential-learning programs. Plan, organize, and attend career events—including networking socials, career fairs, employer tech talks, class visits, hackathons, and workshops—to build connections with graduate students and promote CICS Careers services, and collaborate with graduate-student-focused organizations, CICS graduate academic advising, and other career centers on campus. Other Functions
Work in partnership with colleagues within the Manning CICS community and across the campus to support the Dean's strategic priorities. Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences and the University, and to meet business needs. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and at least two (2) years of related professional experience (e.g., career counseling, advising, consulting, recruiting, entrepreneurship, education, STEM, etc.) or a master's degree in Higher Education, Student Counseling, or a related field. Ability to think through problems, organize and seek out data/information, identify key factors and underlying causes, and generate solutions. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to meet established deadlines while balancing concurrent projects. Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team; adaptability and willingness to take on a variety of tasks related to the operation and administration of CICS Careers. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively and create and maintain trusted relationships. Independent initiative, staying on task and working productively with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions. Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality. Strong technology skills, including professional-level competency with email, calendars, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; ability to learn and use various technologies such as Google Drive, Slack, Qualtrics, and Trello quickly. Ability to periodically travel within the U.S. for conferences, employer site visits, and special events. Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Counseling, or a related field. At least five (5) years of related or transferable professional experience. Working Conditions
Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion. Work Schedule and Work Arrangement
Monday – Friday, standard working hours. This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, where an employee's work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement. Salary Information
Pay Grade:
PSSAP Grade 26 Click here to view the Professional Staff Hiring Ranges Special Instructions for Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references. This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
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Assistant Director of Graduate Student Careers Executive Area:
Academic Affairs College/School/MBU:
College of Information & Computer Sciences Department:
Computer Science Work Location:
Amherst Schedule:
Full Time Work Arrangement:
Hybrid Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Graduate Student Careers supports CICS Careers' mission of helping graduate students discover, explore, and pursue professional experiences, as part of an entrepreneurial, student-centric team. Along with other CICS Careers staff members, they collaborate with the CICS community of employers, UMass staff and faculty, and a growing network of alumni to benefit CICS Master's and PhD students. Essential Functions
Develop specialized, scalable resources and collaborate with CICS graduate academic advising, the UMass Graduate School, Office of Global Affairs, and other UMass career centers on strategic initiatives and resources. Provide personalized career coaching, develop individualized career plans, and train student staff on coaching methods and best practices. Advise faculty and staff on computer science employment and occupational trends, encouraging faculty to support student career exploration. Contribute to comprehensive career data collection, analysis, and reporting in collaboration with other CICS Careers members. Co-manage career-development software and recommend technology and process updates. Identify access and barrier issues limiting participation and success of students from underrepresented backgrounds, and collaborate to design steps to advance participation and career success of all graduate students. Develop content for marketing CICS Careers resources and programming, promote through various channels, and spotlight Master's and PhD success stories. Facilitate graduate student recruitment with existing and prospective employers by building and maintaining alumni relationships and facilitating mentorship opportunities. Collaborate with CICS Careers staff, UMass faculty and research centers on the creation and maintenance of experiential-learning programs. Plan, organize, and attend career events—including networking socials, career fairs, employer tech talks, class visits, hackathons, and workshops—to build connections with graduate students and promote CICS Careers services, and collaborate with graduate-student-focused organizations, CICS graduate academic advising, and other career centers on campus. Other Functions
Work in partnership with colleagues within the Manning CICS community and across the campus to support the Dean's strategic priorities. Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences and the University, and to meet business needs. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and at least two (2) years of related professional experience (e.g., career counseling, advising, consulting, recruiting, entrepreneurship, education, STEM, etc.) or a master's degree in Higher Education, Student Counseling, or a related field. Ability to think through problems, organize and seek out data/information, identify key factors and underlying causes, and generate solutions. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to meet established deadlines while balancing concurrent projects. Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team; adaptability and willingness to take on a variety of tasks related to the operation and administration of CICS Careers. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively and create and maintain trusted relationships. Independent initiative, staying on task and working productively with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions. Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality. Strong technology skills, including professional-level competency with email, calendars, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; ability to learn and use various technologies such as Google Drive, Slack, Qualtrics, and Trello quickly. Ability to periodically travel within the U.S. for conferences, employer site visits, and special events. Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Counseling, or a related field. At least five (5) years of related or transferable professional experience. Working Conditions
Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion. Work Schedule and Work Arrangement
Monday – Friday, standard working hours. This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, where an employee's work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement. Salary Information
Pay Grade:
PSSAP Grade 26 Click here to view the Professional Staff Hiring Ranges Special Instructions for Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references. This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
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