Senior Associate Director, Career Advisor - Wharton MBA Career Management
About The Position
The Senior Associate Director (Sr. AD), Career Advisor manages industry-based Connected Communities. This includes working with student clubs, alumni, student leaders, Career Fellows, and research centers to support student job searches. They use various formats such as industry presentations, communications, industry events, and connectivity platforms to provide information about students’ industries of choice. The Career Advisor conducts student Career Advising in the format of large group, small group, or individual sessions (e.g. Advising Circles, Office Hours, appointments). They guide students through all stages of the job search - including self-assessment, career exploration, industry recruiting processes, and decision-making. They refer students to tools and resources throughout their job search. The Career Advisor manages action plans for their industries within MAP (My Action Plan platform). This includes updating the content relevant for job searching success, adding supporting data, recording and posting timely advice-oriented podcasts, curating external resources, and soliciting student feedback for content. They stay informed on industry trends and changes and communicate those to the team and students. They also track student interest and keep their Relationship Managers(s) informed of learnings. The Career Advisor writes and distributes timely communications for their industries, leveraging various networking platforms, club newsletters, and email. Lastly, the Career Advisor participates on project teams. This includes workstreams such as technical platforms, initiatives for sub-groups of students (e.g. internationals, satisfied/dissatisfied students, recruiting ACEs), and special events (Enterprise Recruiting Lab, alumni power dinners, career consultant for the day). Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Previous managerial experience required.
- Ability to interact across multiple levels.
- Deep knowledge of business and business careers.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
- Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or other graduate degree strongly preferred.
- Prior work experience in recruiting, job placement, career counseling or coaching and/or significant industry experience in one or more of the following industries: Consulting, Consumer Products, Diversified Financial Services, Energy, Health Care, Hedge Funds, Investment Banking, Investment Management, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Private Equity, Public Interest, Real Estate, Retail, Technology / Telecom, Travel & Hospitality, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship strongly preferred.
- Highly motivated and dedicated individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as a strong team player.
- Willingness to go above and beyond in order to achieve the required goals.
Responsibilities
- Conduct student Career Advising in the format of large group, small group, or individual sessions.
- Guide students through all stages of the job search - including self-assessment, career exploration, industry recruiting processes, and decision-making.
- Refer students to tools and resources throughout their job search.
- Manage action plans for their industries within MAP (My Action Plan platform).
- Update content relevant for job searching success, add supporting data, record and post timely advice-oriented podcasts, curate external resources, and solicit student feedback for content.
- Stay informed on industry trends and changes and communicate those to the team and students.
- Track student interest and keep Relationship Managers informed of learnings.
- Write and distribute timely communications for their industries, leveraging various networking platforms, club newsletters, and email.
- Participate on project teams, including workstreams such as technical platforms, initiatives for sub-groups of students, and special events.
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide variety of professional development opportunities
- Supportive work and family benefits
- Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition assistance for employee, spouse, and dependent children
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- Substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks
- Flexible Work Hours
- Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
