Career Advisor for Graduate Business, Center for Career Development, Student Affairs / 学生事务部职业发展中心研究生项目专员

Position Summary

The Career Advisor for Graduate Business will be expected to support career education initiatives, coordinate career events, conduct research on career related topics and serve as a marketing and communication professional to promote career programs and events to students in the NYU Shanghai - NYU Stern MS programs in (1) Data Analytics & Business Computing, (2) Quantitative Finance, (3) Organization Management and Strategy, and (4) Marketing and Retail Science.

In the course of his/her responsibilities, the successful candidate will also work closely with NYU Shanghai’s Office of Graduate and Advanced Education and NYU Stern. For more information about the MS programs, please visit https://stern.shanghai.nyu.edu/en/.

The main responsibilities include:

Career Education and Student Management (50%)

• Research, review, develop, and generate career resources for internal use and for graduate students, including industry and company trends, talent policy analysis in China and worldwide, skill guides, online career tools, and other resources to support students’ career development.
• Assist the graduate career service team in planning and executing various career education initiatives, especially for master’s students in the NYU Shanghai – NYU Stern Joint Program. Work closely with faculty members and other campus partners to develop and implement career workshops and seminars that enhance student understanding of career paths, skills, and industry-specific job search information and processes.
• Provide career guidance to students through weekly walk-in hours, coaching appointments, student industry interest group events (with a focus on the finance industry), and workshops.
• Utilize NYU Shanghai online platforms, surveys, and other channels to track, gather, and analyze students’ career data. Create reports for various purposes to enhance CCD activities.
• Develop job opportunities globally, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, to support MS students’ job-hunting process.

Events Execution and Marketing (35%)           

• Work with the team to plan and execute CCD events such as Industry Sharing Sessions, Recruitment Preparation Sessions, Career Fairs, On-Campus Recruitment Sessions, Open Houses, and other career events.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop marketing strategies and compose content to promote CCD to MS students and other potential audiences.

Other Responsibilities (15%)

• Provide supports on managing Chinese students’ three party agreement, senior students’ recommendation letters, and other documents;
• Support important areas such as office administration, CCD space management and supervision of fellows, ambassador, and interns;
• Support administrative duties and new initiatives/programs/events that may arise throughout the year for CCD.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required, graduate degree preferred;
• Prior degree or skills in finance, marketing or other business subjects are highly valued.

Preferred Experience

• 1-3 experience in a career services or other student services function highly valued;
• 1-3 experience in corporate recruiting, human resources, or executive search highly valued;
• Desire to become adept in career coaching, employment strategies and general student development activities.

 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communications, analytical and organizational skills;
• Strong portfolio of communication skills in Mandarin and English;
• Emphasis on presentation skills, with previous experience developing and presenting career development workshops and programs, and capacity to communicate information and key messages to diverse stakeholders, from senior executives to prospective students;
• Interaction with corporate recruiters, alumni, staff, and students is integral to the position, so strong interpersonal and team skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

About NYU Shanghai

NYU Shanghai is China’s first Sino-US research university and the third degree-granting campus of the NYU Global Network. We were founded in 2012 by New York University and East China Normal University with the support of the city of Shanghai and the district of Pudong. NYU Shanghai seeks to cultivate globally-minded graduates through innovative teaching, world-class research, and a commitment to public service. 

NYU Shanghai is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. We are proud of its diverse and talented staff members, who work together to build and sustain this unique and pioneering institution of higher education in China. 

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