Assistant/associate Director For Graduate Student Career Success

Bordenstein Lab

State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $51,000.00 - $89,600.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Master's degree in higher education or related field
Experience in graduate student engagement
Familiarity with corporate partnership development
This role leads the development and delivery of career readiness initiatives and professional development programming to support diverse graduate student career goals

Job Summary

  • This role leads the development and delivery of career readiness initiatives and professional development programming to support diverse graduate student career goals.
  • The position requires cultivating external partnerships and securing funding for programs such as Accelerate to Industry (A2i).
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.

Matching Summary

This role leads the development and delivery of career readiness initiatives and professional development programming to support diverse graduate student career goals.

Salary

Base: $51,000.00 - $89,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in higher education or related field
  • Experience in graduate student engagement
  • Familiarity with corporate partnership development
  • Experience with Handshake or Interstride platforms
  • Proven ability to manage budgets and supervise staff

Nice-to-have

  • Doctoral degree in higher education or student development
  • Experience at a research-intensive institution
  • Grant proposal writing experience
  • Strategic partnership cultivation skills
  • Culturally responsive leadership approach

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • 6+ years relevant experience for Senior level
  • 3+ years relevant experience for Advanced level
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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