Sr. Career Counselor - College of Engineering - Integrated Innovation Institute

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a motivated Career Counselor to support graduate students at the Integrated Innovation Institute (III). This role will assist students in the Master of Integrated Innovation for Products & Services (MIIPS) degrees, both online and in-person, in navigating their career goals. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with high attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong organizational skills to support a variety of student needs. This role reports directly to the Associate Director of Corporate Outreach and New Engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (required)
3-5 years academic counseling experience
Successful Background Check

Nice To Haves

Higher education administration or counseling focus is preferred.
Familiarity with roles/industries commonly pursued by iii graduate students such as design, product, and engineering related roles.
Higher education experience (not required, but a plus).

Responsibilities

Provide tailored career coaching and support to iii online and residential MIIPS students through 1:1 appointments (in person and virtual), office hours, workshops, mock interviews, and information sessions.
Create and maintain updated resume books throughout each semester for students’ internships and full-time job search.
Provide updated resumes for employer relations purposes to assist with creating tailored outreach to employers.
Serve as a liaison, disseminating information about job opportunities to students and gathering feedback regarding standout experiences with employers.
Lead tech treks, site visits, and other student activities with employers.
Liaison with key departments throughout campus for student needs, such as the Office of International Education (OIE) and the Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC).
Stay abreast of hiring and recruiting trends in relevant industries to assist students in their job search strategies.
Develop career resources and materials tailored toward MIIPS students’ interests and needs.
Communicate through Slack, email and other resources to reach students.
Present engaging and tailored workshops throughout each semester on topics related to MIIPS students’ career development such as, resume building, negotiating offers, job search methods, networking strategies, etc.
Track and report student employment data around internships and first destination outcomes for both online and residential MIIPS students.
Collaborate with iii Alumni Relations Manager on students’ employment locations upon graduation.
Primarily support MIIPS graduate students’ career development; provide supplemental support to new EDIE undergraduate program, and iii alumni.
Prepare career-related reports and provide information to faculty, advisors or other departments.
Maintain student career records, sign CPT/OPT forms, and track internship approval process for residential MIIPS.
Help with departmental projects and other duties as assigned.