Associate Director/Advisor, Careers in Media and Technology

Wellesley • Wellesley, MA

6d • $80,000 - $82,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Career Education division at Wellesley College provides a nationally-recognized, holistic career development model spanning all four years of the student undergraduate experience and extending through lifelong alumnae support. With one foot deeply embedded in the rich liberal arts curriculum, and the other in the rapidly changing world of work, Wellesley Career Education ensures that all students and graduates make connections between curricular and co-curricular experiences, articulate their learning outcomes, and pursue pathways for growth and opportunity. The Associate Director/Advisor for Careers in Media and Technology joins an established team of advisors serving both students and alumnae. This role is responsible for advising on the media and technology sectors, ensuring students and alums pursue industry-related skill-building to complement their liberal arts education, gain critical internship opportunities in the field, connect with mentors, and ultimately land meaningful postgraduate positions. A successful candidate will build strong rapport with students and graduates, have a track record of fostering relationships and collaborative partnerships with various stakeholders (including faculty, staff, employers, and alums), possess strong organizational skills in support of event planning and resource management, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing student interests and job markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s required, master’s preferred
• 3-5 years of industry experience in related media or technology fields, and/or higher education required
• Broad knowledge of recruiting practices, industry trends, and economic drivers related to media and technology sectors
• Experience creating and implementing programs, events, and/or webinars
• Demonstrated success working with a broad range of stakeholders such as employers, students, alumnae, faculty, and/or campus partners
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer’s sponsorship now or in the future
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong communication abilities (oral and written)
• High level of strategic and critical thinking
• Ability to identify patterns, cultural nuances, and navigate a complex network of constituents
• Sound judgment as related to confidentiality and discretion of sensitive information
• Ability to assess and shift priorities and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience advising or mentoring college-aged students in an education or workplace environment preferred
• Understanding of career development/coaching theory and strategies preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and virtual one-on-one, group, and drop-in advising for students and graduates interested in the media and technology industries (please note, industry clusters may shift annually based on staffing and student interest levels)
• Maintain and communicate current information related to recruiting practices, timelines, fellowships, internship/research opportunities, and industry trends
• Adjust and adapt advising to the unique backgrounds, interests, identities, and aspirations of Wellesley students and graduates
• Educate and prepare advisees on internship and job search strategies, including document review, networking techniques, interview preparation, and salary negotiation
• Educate and prepare advisees on relevant graduate school application processes, including application timelines, academic planning, test taking, document review, school choice, and funding considerations
• Assist advisees in leveraging the use of Handshake, LinkedIn, the Wellesley Hive (Wellesley’s mentorship platform), and other technology in their internship, job or graduate school search
• Emphasize the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and reflection as part of the career development process, complementing and building upon the guidance offered by Career Education’s Associate Directors/Advisors for Career Exploration
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing and Operations to ensure targeted content for newsletters, emails and notices to those interested in media and technology
• Design, plan, and execute events and programs, including workshops, industry series, and alumnae panels that reflect a variety of opportunities and career journeys in the assigned fields
• Partner closely with the Employer Engagement team on fairs, recruiting events, and information sessions with employers in media and technology fields
• Collaborate with faculty, student organizations, and other campus partners to offer targeted career-related programming for various student populations
• Collaborate with the Employer Engagement team to identify potential employer prospects related to student and alum interests and to steward relationships with high priority recruiting partners
• Support Wellesley-funded internship programs by promoting relevant opportunities to students and engaging in the submission review process twice annually
• Collaborate with the Fellowships team in the promotion of opportunities that support students and graduates in media and technology opportunities/graduate programs
• Serve on office-wide committees annually and support “all hands on deck” events including fairs, career retreats, and internship events
• Serve as a liaison to College departments and student organizations as appropriate, ensuring seamless partnership and constant communication
• Serve on occasional cross-functional teams and campus-wide committees to promote the vision and direction of Career Education and the College as a whole
• Represent Wellesley and Career Education in local and national professional associations and conferences in order to stay current with career services and industry standards

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• health, dental, vision and pre-tax saving benefits
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• free parking on our picturesque campus
• paid vacations
• personal days
• sick time
• holidays
• retirement savings plan
• Wellesley College contributes up to 10.5% towards your 403(b) plan for eligible employees
• hybrid work environment for select positions
• caregiving support through Wellthy
• legal plan insurance
• pet insurance discount
• retirement planning
• access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston
• continuing training and pathways for growth
• tuition benefits
• access to resources to navigate student loan forgiveness
• free use of our state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes
• Library resources
• opportunities to attend diverse campus events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level