Fordham University · 1 day ago
Associate Director of Career Advising, Finance
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$85K/yr - $101K/yr
5+ years expFordham University is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education to its students. The Associate Director of Career Advising, Finance focuses on helping undergraduate students in the investment banking and finance fields advance their careers through effective job and internship placements, while also serving as a resource for industry connections.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Works with the Director of Career Advising for Undergraduate Programs to translate the comprehensive PPD strategy into tangible student services—workshops, seminars, activities, and personalized advising—that foster student success. Key topics include resume and cover letter review, career discernment, industry and functionally specific job search strategies, interview prep, networking, and negotiation
Maintains industry currency on recruiting and hiring practices, employer needs, desired academic qualifications, external certification requirements, current events, and other trends affecting the finance fields
Participates actively in all avenues to positively affect recruiting outcomes. This may also include new corporate outreach, employer relations, communicating information about career opportunities to students, faculty, and relevant student clubs, as well as participating in recruiting strategy sessions and corporate outreach discussions
As requested by the Director, conducts outreach to professionals, alumni, and otherwise who can foster industry engagement, offer the PPD team new clarity on the recruiting landscape, assist students in their job searches, act as (or provide connections to) guest speakers, or otherwise enhance the student and faculty experience at the Gabelli School
As requested by the Director, develops close relationships with the faculty and collaborates on curriculum integration to ensure that faculty knowledge and industry connections are fully leveraged in the service of job-seeking students
Enhances the overall student experience by being visible and accessible, getting to know students by name, and responding in a timely and personalized manner to all concerns
Participates in the updating of any and all internship and job databases or spreadsheets used by the office
Maintains accurate records on individual student meetings and group workshop attendance, recording notes as needed in CRM and other systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 5 years in the investment banking and finance fields, either as a practitioner or in a corporate HR or recruiting role
An understanding of how to translate the needs and requirements of the working business world into accessible, beneficial programming for students, especially at the graduate level
Collaborative approach and strong team orientation
Strong interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to make students feel supported and valued
Highly developed communication skills, including writing and public presentation
Highest standards of personal and professional integrity
Preferred
Advanced Degree
Career advising experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee assistance program ( EAP )
Tuition remission
Generous time off
Company
Fordham University
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education.
1001-5000 employees
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