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Associate Director, STEM Career Advising

Yeshiva University
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026
Position Summary: The Associate Director, STEM Career Advising coaches and advises students and alums on career planning strategies. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who evaluates the needs of students and corporate partners and proactively takes appropriate action.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Conduct career strategy sessions and group educational programs for students and alums through in-person, virtual, and online resources
  • Oversee and execute programs and initiatives to enhance YU students' employability
  • Support the career community approach to advising; partner with faculty and alums to provide a holistic career strategy while in school and for post-graduation, leading to the beginning of an impactful career, whether it be a great job and/or acceptance into a master's program and/or terminal degree, or other professional aspiration
  • Educate students on both traditional career preparedness topics and those relating to the specific industries assigned to this position
  • In partnership with other assigned SGC personnel, facilitate the annualized standardized first destination data process, and contribute to other data collection and reporting methods as assigned
  • Seek to collaborate with any staff, faculty, parent, alumni, and/or employer, or constituent who can contribute to the success of our students and alumni
Experience & Education Background:
  • 3 years of work experience in Professional Development, Human Resources, HR Training, Campus Recruitment or Career Advising, specifically in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
  • Master's degree in higher education, business, counseling, or related field
  • Experience needed working with a CRM and career services manager, preferably Symplicity
  • Demonstrable work with SaaS platforms within the higher education space
Skills & Competencies:
  • Thinks creatively to evaluate and improve existing processes
  • Strategic thinking that sees past the obvious
  • Understands and builds community
  • Meets deadlines while communicating progress
  • Strong, polished interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
  • Follows complex operational procedures with little guidance; self-managing
  • Professional and comfortable conducting business
  • Detail-oriented, energetic, collaborative, and proactive with a can-do approach
  • Adaptable to new, increasingly tech-driven ways of doing business
  • Creative, strategic thinking to help students identify career paths
  • Extensive experience in career coaching and professional development for assigned student populations
  • Uses a CRM to input, track, and report on student progress
  • Knowledge of engagement and relationship-building strategies
Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000
About Us:

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community-students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends-are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

 

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000

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