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Career Development and
​Industry Relationship Consultant
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​New York University
New York, New York

Responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the career development services of the Mathematics in Finance program; a professional Master's program in quantitative finance based out of New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences.

​Specific Competencies:

• Create a comprehensive career function that cultivates relationships with employers and provides them with a reliable pipeline for talent.
• Develop and deliver a series of targeted training seminars and workshops that prepare students for the financial industry.
• Provide concierge advisory services to students to assist them in obtaining internships and full-time employment.
• Establish metrics to substantiate the value of each career development activity.
• Maintain and further expand the program's industry relationships and network.
• Create an environment of openness and inclusivity.

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Potential Deliverables:

• Provide individual coaching services and guidance in developing self-marketing and branding tools such as job search strategies, resume critiques, preparation of cover letters and personal statements, interview skills, networking, portfolio development, and negotiation skills.
• Conduct mock interviews by creating specific questions that are relevant to the field of internship or employment students are pursuing, and then provide constructive feedback to students.
• Conduct post-work placement interviews with students to discuss experiences and future goals.
• Write career and skill development materials, and design interview tools.
• Write a variety of documents including, training materials, correspondence and workshop plans.
• Plan and coordinate logistics and resources, for career events, information sessions, workshops and speaker presentations.
• Track attendance of students using services and compare statistics for an analysis of trends and ROI.
• Gather, compile, and analyze information identifying market data, trends, and job opportunities.
• Request participation and invite employers to post-employment opportunities within the department.
• Act as a liaison between faculty, staff and students to ensure the timely communication of information.

All of the above should have a quantifiable number or measurement.

Job Requirements:Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills and strategy
• Coaching/teaching/training experience
• Computer/technical skills
• At least 3 years demonstrated experience in either employer relations or developing relationships with employers to cultivate a talent pipeline

Preferred Experience:

• Previous consulting experience.
• Possess specific knowledge of the financial industry a plus.
• Previous experience working with Academia
• Familiar with career development software tools.

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