Director, McDonough Career Center- McDonough School of Business Full Time NEW

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Job Overview

Director, McDonough Career Center | McDonough School of Business – Georgetown University

The Director, McDonough Career Center, is a key member of the McDonough Career Center team responsible for developing career management strategies and coaching students on their careers. Additionally, s/he will manage the employer relationships and assist with the design of marketing strategies for a group of employers within specified Industry Segments. S/he contributes career advice and industry expertise to the development and delivery of value-added, client-focused career management services for approximately 500 full-time and 380 part-time MBA students, both in person and on-line modalities.

The Director supports the MBA admissions process through various prospective student career programming. The Director works closely with McDonough School of Business faculty, staff, students, employers, alumni and other stakeholders who may influence the career path of the students.

The Director, along with the McDonough Career Center’s Career Coaches and student Peer Advisors, are functional and industry experts who provide career management advice to students and recruiting guidance to employers. An Operations Coordinator supports the Director in managing on-campus and virtual employer presentations, events, interviewing, and programming.

The McDonough Career Center has expertise in 14 Industry Sectors. These are aligned with student demand and are:

• Consulting
• Consumer Goods & Retail
• Energy & Clean Tech
• Entertainment, Media & Sports
• Entrepreneurship
• Financial Services
• Government
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• International Development
• Manufacturing & Transportation
• Not-for-Profit/Social Impact
• Real Estate
• Technology

The Director focuses on international opportunities and management development programs, and coaches students whose focus is on a specific function vs. an industry or who are uncertain of their career focus. The Director focuses on all corporate functional areas within assigned industries. This role/ Director focuses on the Financial Services and Real Estate industries.

Work Interactions

This position reports to the Assistant Dean, MBA – McDonough Career Center who provides leadership and support to industry team members. The Director will have primary responsibility for external relationships and account management on behalf of career management. S/he may interact closely with MSB and GU faculty and administrators, alumni, employers, and MSB Board members, and serve as key liaison between employers and students.

Requirements And Qualifications

• 5+ years in a very polished, demanding corporate environment is required. Experience and or strong knowledge of higher education are desired
• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Industrial Psychology, HR, Higher Education, Counseling, or equivalent degree required.
• Experience within the MBA recruiting process and management experience in a Human Resources environment
• Extremely strong interpersonal communication abilities and strong team orientation required
• Proven experience handling corporate and/university relationships
• Proven leadership
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-task environment with tight deadlines.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff on professional development and career skills
• Must be strategic, innovative, and focus on holistic, systemic solutions
• Strong leadership, coaching/advising skills are required
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and deliver results by working with others
• Must have significant experience/expertise in at least one of the industries/functions
• Must have recruiting experience as a hiring manager or recruiting/HR professional.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft (word, xls, ppt), understanding of general recruiting databases and budgeting experience are preferred
• Highly organized and creative
• High level of flexibility and innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 8+ years of professional experience, preferably in MBA career advising or coaching and/or campus recruiting.
• Relevant industry or function experience in a corporate business environment
• Financial services experience preferred

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$54,616.00 – $100,493.33

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

Current Georgetown Employees

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Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown’s commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

Current Georgetown Employees

If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown’s commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/

EEO Statement

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf