Senior Associate Director, Career Advisor, Wharton MSQF

The Wharton School•Fargo, ND

1d•$80,891 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate Director, Career Advisor, MSQF, manages industry-based Connected Communities for Wharton’s Master of Science in Quantitative Finance program. Reporting to the Director of Student Advising, the role works with student clubs, alumni, student leaders, Career Fellows, and the MSQF program team to support students pursuing careers in quantitative finance. The Career Advisor coaches early-career students through all stages of the job search, manages quantitative finance action plans and resources in the My Action Plan platform, communicates industry trends and timely advice, and tracks student interests. In partnership with Employer Engagement, the role co-manages employer relationships and supports internship and full-time opportunities. The position also contributes to project teams, technical interview preparation initiatives, student-specific programs, and special events, coordinating with program stakeholders to provide a cohesive student experience. This position is funded by an endowment and is subject to the continued availability of those funds. The position is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Requirements

Minimum of five to seven years of prior work experience in recruiting, job placement, career counseling, or coaching.
Previous managerial experience.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team player.
Ability to interact across multiple levels and willingness to go above and beyond to achieve goals.
Comfort with job-search skills and ability to develop curricula for different stages of the job search.
Ability to network with financial firms and their employees and alumni.
Deep knowledge of business and business careers.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience or interest in working with students and employers focused on careers in quantitative finance.
Ability and interest to work with financial entities and professionals in quantitative finance to demonstrate the value students can contribute.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

MBA or another graduate degree is strongly preferred.
Experience coaching college students or early-career professionals through professional development goals.

Responsibilities

Conduct career advising in large-group, small-group, and individual formats, including advising circles, office hours, and appointments.
Guide students through self-assessment, career exploration, resume and cover letter preparation, networking, interview preparation, recruiting processes, and career decision-making.
Refer students to relevant tools and resources throughout their job searches and closely coach early-career students.
Manage quantitative finance action plans in the My Action Plan platform, including updating job-search content, adding supporting data, recording and posting advice-oriented podcasts, curating external resources, and soliciting student feedback.
Monitor industry trends and changes, communicate relevant information to students and the team, track student interest, and keep Relationship Managers informed of findings.
Write and distribute timely communications using networking platforms, club newsletters, and email.
Co-manage employer relationships with the Employer Engagement team to support internship and full-time opportunities and outcomes.
Initiate new employer partnerships and maintain relationships with financial firms, their employees, and alumni, including board member and non-board organizations.
Participate in project teams involving technical interview preparation platforms, student subgroup initiatives, alumni career experts, and special events.
Coordinate event planning and student communications with program stakeholders to avoid duplication and deliver a cohesive student experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn; dependent children may also receive tuition assistance at other institutions.
Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans with investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Substantial time away from work during the year.
Long-term care insurance.
Wellness and work-life programs and resources.
Professional and personal development resources.
Access to university libraries, athletic facilities, cultural activities, and recreational resources.
Discounts and special services, including arts and cultural admissions, transportation, mortgages, goods, and services.
Flexible work options and hours.
Forgivable homeownership loan for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
Adoption expense reimbursement for eligible employees.