The Stillman Career Specialist works on a part-time basis (25 hours/week) in collaboration with the University Career Center team to: (1) source and build internship and full-time job placement pipelines, (2) provide supplemental resume, LinkedIn and interview skills coaching to Stillman students, (3) collaborate with Stillman faculty to deliver career development sessions in the BUSI series courses, (4) secure international internships for Stillman students, and (5) assist international students in finding OPT opportunities. The consultant will be housed in the Stillman School and report to the dean of the School.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Source and Build Placement Pipelines. Engage in outreach to nearby organizations with the goals of building or strengthening pipelines for internship and full-time employment of Stillman undergraduate and graduate students. This effort will include working with student organizations to host recruiters from prospective employers at club meetings.
2. Interview Skills Development. Provide supplemental resume, LinkedIn and interview skills coaching to Stillman students through in-person, virtual and one-on-one sessions. The consultant would be expected to hold regular office hours to coach students on a drop-in basis.
3. BUSI course workshops. Collaborate with the BUSI Course Coordinator to deliver career development skills sessions to students enrolled in our required BUSI series courses (e.g., BUSI 1000 - Freshman Business Seminar).
4. International Internships. Work with Stillman’s Institute for International Business and the University’s Office of International Programs to secure international internships via the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) international internship programs.
5. OPT Placement for International Students. Assist international students in securing OPT opportunities.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in business or related field. Extensive experience as a business professional, especially roles that involve networking with external stakeholders, independently managing significant projects and advising junior colleagues may substitute for a graduate degree.
The role requires excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present to and engage with a wide variety of constituents.
Desired Qualifications:
Prior experience as a career professional or Human Resource representative, with experience in a higher education environment preferred.
Salary Range:
$40,000 - $55,000
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Benefits Information:
Full Time Benefits
Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.
