Job Description:

• Advises and counsels students concerning employment opportunities and careers by acting as a liaison between students and prospective employers - Topics include career exploration within the quant finance field, job search strategies, resumes and cover letters, networking and professional development, interview skills, salary negotiation, etc.

• Conducts mock interviews, reviews resumes and cover letters, and coordinates other interview related programming in both individual and group settings.

• Supports employer and alumni relations including coordinating outreach for career engagement opportunities with students.

• Provides planning and logistical management for career events, including employer, alumni, and student-focused events.

• Collaborates with campus partners to identify broader partnership opportunities for career support services and best practices.

• Completes data tracking and reporting, including on Canvas, FinMath Connect, and related external tools/systems used to track student/alumni/employer activities.

• Communicates and distributes information about events, and job/career opportunities to students and alumni on a weekly and ad hoc basis.

• Sources appropriate career opportunities from various job boards and company websites on a weekly basis.

• Leads or participates in special projects as assigned by CDO Director.

• Advises and counsels students concerning employment opportunities and careers by acting as a liaison between students and prospective employers.

• Conducts mock interviews, reviews resumes and cover letters, and coordinates other interview related programming in both individual and group settings.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Career Services, Student Affairs, Advising, Human Resources or a related field.

• Experience with graduate-level and/or international students.

• Previous experience in event planning and execution.

• Previous customer service or sales experience.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, etc.

• Experience with client management software such as Symplicity, Salesforce, Handshake.

Preferred Competencies

• Superb interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in maintaining strong collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies.

• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task on frequent and changing demands while meeting deadlines.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with a high degree of professionalism.

• Advising/coaching/counseling skills in individual and group settings.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to learn new technologies and skills.

• Commitment to excellent customer service, including tact, discretion, and proper judgement as necessary.

• Knowledge of mid to large-scale event coordination.

• Willingness to back-up partner offices on special projects as assigned.

• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.

• Innovative, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover letter (required)

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