Associate Director, Career Management Center

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University is a premier institution for management education. Founded in 1908 and based just outside of Chicago, Kellogg is home to a renowned, research-based faculty and the best and brightest MBA students from around the world. Global business education is different today because of the teamwork and collaboration models that Kellogg pioneered 55 years ago. In the 21st century, Kellogg is truly a different voice in management education. We believe our style of management education makes us especially well-equipped to produce distinctive leaders who can point the way forward in an increasingly complex world. The school's powerful global alumni network is 70,000 strong, comprised of true Kellogg leaders who lead top organizations.

About the role

The Associate Director of Career Management will be responsible for career advising of full-time MBA students, supporting them with self-assessment, career search, and job offer decision-making. This position will maintain a knowledge base of industries hiring MBAs and companies that recruit at the Kellogg School of Management, with a focus on assigned industries. The Associate Director will also teach workshops to enhance students' professional development and ability to manage their career experiences. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence three days a week and remote work two days a week, with potential for additional in-person work as needed.

This position reports directly to the Senior Associate Director of Coaching.

Responsibilities

• Supervise programs and services providing personalized coaching and advising focused on self-assessment, research, job and internship search strategies, reflection, and strategic decision-making, including 1:1 coaching and small group advising.
• Manage customer service, creating practices, procedures, and metrics to measure success.
• Maintain knowledge of job market trends and hiring practices, specifically in the Energy, Sustainability, or Social Impact industries.
• Utilize data to inform program development and allocate resources for students.
• Partner with CMC employer relations colleagues, internal/external departments, faculty, alumni, and employers to identify career pathways and create outreach plans to engage organizations, resulting in opportunities across a broad range of industries and geographies.
• Develop and execute strategies to involve internal/external constituents and cultivate alumni relationships.
• Advise and work closely with student professional clubs aligned to industry focus.
• Manage and evaluate assigned student-facing projects.
• Create, deliver, and evaluate workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree.
• Five years of career coaching in higher education or five years of industry experience; or other relevant experience.
• Previous experience serving as a career coach, working in career services, and/or recruiting with professional graduate students, alumni, and/or working professionals.
• Excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a high degree of creativity and initiative.
• Self-starter, able to work professionally both independently and with others.
• Self-confidence and the ability to translate ideas into actionable plans.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to adapt and change with organizational needs.
• Ability to function effectively in team settings as a leader and contributor.
• Ability to work with students, employers, and alumni.
• Ability to work in a complex collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, human resources, higher education, and/or related field.
• Minimum of seven years of experience working in career services, recruiting, and/or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience focusing on student learning and outcomes assessment.
• Experience working in or adjacent to Energy, Sustainability, or Social Impact industries.
• Understanding of the MBA landscape.
• Familiarity with professional platforms such as LinkedIn and Generative AI tools.
• Technical proficiency with database systems and Microsoft Office.

Pay

Target hiring range for this position is $96,000 – $103,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave.
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents.
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.
• Work-life and wellness programs, including support for childcare and senior/adult care.
• Professional growth and development resources.