Assistant Director/Career Consultant for Early Career Development

The Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) at Carnegie Mellon University is a nationally recognized, centralized career services hub providing innovative support across career exploration, professional development, experiential learning, and employment assistance. We are proud to be recognized by the Princeton Review, Career Leadership Collective, and Handshake as a leader in university career development.

We are seeking a motivated, strategic professional to serve as Assistant Director/Career Consultant for Early Career Development. This position is ideal for someone passionate about student success and energized by a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Reporting to the Director of Student Employment and Early Career Development, the Assistant Director will design and deliver programming for first- and second-year students while also supporting student employment initiatives across campus. Approximately half of your time will be spent providing individual and group career coaching for undergraduate students using CPDC’s Assess-Brand-Connect framework. You’ll create and deliver engaging content through a variety of platforms, including workshops, online modules, and campus events.

Core responsibilities include:

• Provide early career advising and job search support to undergraduate students, particularly first-years and sophomores.

• Create and deliver programming and digital content supporting early undergraduate career engagement, career exploration and assessment.

• Establish strong partnerships with faculty, staff, and student employment supervisors across campus.

• Coordinate initiatives to improve the on-campus student employment experience, including developing job description libraries, promoting job posting standard methodologies, and providing supervisor training.

• Enhance the CMU-GROW (Guided Reflection on Work) coaching program to support student career-readiness and competency development through on-campus employment.

• Plan and implement campus-wide events to promote early career engagement, supervisor forums, and student employment appreciation.

• Produce communications about federal work-study to improve understanding and usage.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with nonprofit organizations that hire CMU students through our federal community service work-study program.

• Contribute to department-wide efforts and other duties as assigned.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Strong communication, organization, analytical, and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent problem-solving ability. Must be able to assess a variety of situations, find opportunities for improvement, and create workable solutions.

• Skilled with technology, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and tools such as Canva, Adobe Acrobat, and AI platforms.

• Initiative and creativity in developing student-centered strategies.

• Adaptability and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Entrepreneurial approach and dedication to service excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in college student development, career services, advising, recruiting, or HR required

• Experience with Handshake, Canvas, and other career-related and educational software platforms preferred.

• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

Additional Information:

• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.  Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional evenings/weekends as needed.

• Hybrid workplace model; required on-campus presence varies with the academic calendar.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insuranceas well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Career Planning and Placement

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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