Director of Career Services, Penn State School of International Affairs

Responsibilities

• Network Building: This position works closely with current employers, alumni, alumni relations staff, and other career professionals to build networks and create opportunities for current students and graduates.
• International Internship Programs: Manage portfolio of international internship programs and identify internship opportunities. Assist interested students through the education abroad process and collaborate with Penn State Global, provider organizations, and other partners.
• Data Management: Monitor capstone/internships and internship papers and manage all career placement data and reporting.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates will demonstrate strength across several of the following areas:
• Experience in career services or a related field, or a demonstrated interest in developing as a career services professional
• Experience providing career advising, coaching, or student support services
• Knowledge of current job market trends and emerging career pathways
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• The a bility to build and maintain relationships with employers, alumni, and partners
• Familiarity planning and delivering programs, workshops, or events
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to manage data, track outcomes, and produce reports
• Ability to work both independently and collabor atively in a team environment
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
• If filled as Career Services Specialist - Senior Professional, this position requires:
• Master's Degree
• 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications:
• None
• If filled as Career Services Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position requires:
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• APPLICATION MATERIALS
• We welcome those eager to grow in the field of career services and develop their expertise in supporting students' career and professional development to apply . For full consideration, please provide a resume and cover letter at the time of application.
• BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
• Employment with

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Additional Information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants . Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants . POSITION SPECIFICS The Penn State School of International Affairs (SIA) seeks a highly motivated Director of Career Services to serve as the primary career adviser to all SIA students. SIA offers a Master of International Affairs degree, Master of Science in Global Economic and Business Relations, and various graduate certificates. The program is highly interdisciplinary with approximately 150 graduate students having earned undergraduate degrees in over 60 different majors and a curriculum and faculty that spans multiple disciplines. Career outcomes of SIA graduates are also interdisciplinary in nature with students pursuing career opportunities in a wide range of fields. We invite candidates who are passionate about empowering graduate students and shaping impactful career pathways to apply and join our collaborative academic community. LOCATION This position has a hybrid work modality option . The primary location for the role is State College PA, at the University Park campus and will require regular weekly work on campus, typically 3 days.

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