Assistant Director of Career Coaching and Education

Assistant Director of Career Coaching and Education - PhDs & Postdocs In support of Stanford University's over 9,000 PhD students and postdoctoral scholars, Stanford Career Education (CareerEd) seeks a talented and committed professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Career Coaching and Education for PhDs and Postdocs, whose experiences and strengths demonstrate the ability to engage on career-focused topics with PhD students and postdocs from all disciplinary backgrounds.

A core commitment of the mission of Stanford Career Education is to empower students to cultivate personalized networks and engage in career education that shapes their professional journeys. Our center connects undergraduates, master's students, PhD students, postdocs, and alumni to the communities, people, career education resources, and opportunities that strengthen their abilities to define and pursue purposeful careers and meaningful work.

Within Stanford Career Education, Career Coaching and Education (CCE) is a team of career coaches who engage purposefully to provide students, postdocs, and alumni with wide-ranging support and opportunities that allow them to advance their careers. CCE works to engage students, postdocs, and alumni in their path towards work that is meaningful and has purpose, and that is best explored and defined by students and postdocs in the context of their educational experiences.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Career Coaching and Education for PhDs & Postdocs, the Assistant Director of Career Coaching and Education is responsible for engaging Stanford PhD students and postdocs in career programs and resources, cultivating meaningful connections with campus partners to support the career and professional development of PhD students and postdocs, and providing career-focused coaching in one-on-one coaching sessions. The Assistant Director of Career Coaching and Education assists PhD students and postdocs in identifying and pursuing diverse professional pathways as they advance their career journeys at Stanford and beyond.

For full consideration, please submit your application by Tuesday, May 28, 2024

CORE DUTIES:

Career Coaching:
•  Provide both in-person and virtual career coaching to PhD students, postdocs, and recent alumni of all disciplinary backgrounds in one-on-one and group settings; provide career coaching to students of all levels and programs to support the needs of the office.
•  Coach PhD students, postdocs, and alums on career education topics, including but not limited to career exploration, networking and informational interviewing, the job/internship search beyond academia, the faculty job search, navigating uncertainty and transitions, assessments, job search documents (e.g., resumes, CVs, cover letters), interviewing, and negotiating offers.
•  Integrate student development models, coaching models, and career and identity development theories into coaching PhD students, postdocs, and recent alumni.
•  Integrate an approach to student engagement rooted in career coaching that cultivates the self-efficacy of PhD students, postdocs, and alumni to engage with their career development.
•  Incorporate knowledge and understanding of intersecting personal, professional, and social identities within the context of career exploration and preparation into career coaching interactions.
•  Effectively interface with and support PhD students and postdoctoral scholars from a range of backgrounds, including but not limited to international students/postdocs, first-generation/low-income students/postdocs, students and postdocs for whom English is not their first language, and more.
•  Actively engage in research and learning to strengthen understanding of industry trends and career-related issues facing PhD students and postdocs.
•  Pursue professional development to strengthen use of core theories and practices regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and student/postdoc career development.
•  Interpret and implement CareerEd and Stanford University policies as they relate to career education and coaching Program and Resource Development and Delivery:
•  Develop and deliver a range of inclusive programs, events, and classes of varying scales that address the career needs of PhD students and postdocs, both individually and in collaboration with CareerEd staff.
•  Collaborate with CareerEd staff to develop and facilitate in-person and virtual programming for Stanford undergraduates, master's students, and alumni, in addition to PhD students and postdocs.
•  Contribute to existing and/or develop and lead major, highly-visible career development programs and events for PhD students and postdocs like PhD Pathways, Humanists at Large, and Navigating Career Uncertainty.
•  Create relevant and accessible resources (e.g., presentations, videos, webinars, static and interactive learning materials) to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of PhD students and postdocs, increase engagement, and align with department and division priorities.
•  Contribute to learning about, developing, scrutinizing, and publicizing digital resources, including the Stanford Alumni Mentoring (SAM) Program, Handshake, Interstride, and Forage.
•  Analyze registration and participation data to make informed decisions about program changes and enhancements.
•  Build affiliation with CareerEd among PhD students and postdocs through various communications and media, including drafting accessible communications and descriptions for programming and resources Teamwork and Collaboration:
•  In collaboration with CareerEd colleagues, engage in strategic planning that is rooted in an analysis of coaching and program participation data, student and postdoc feedback and trends, economic trends, and other variables.
•  Proactively collaborate and establish relationships with the wider community of graduate career and professional development at Stanford (including academic units, student services departments, other campus career offices, and key personnel) to support the career development of PhD students and postdocs .
•  Actively develop and contribute thought leadership, especially in relation to effective career development for PhD students and postdocs and career education broadly defined, and contribute to team expertise through ongoing professional development.
•  Participate in internal CareerEd committees, workgroups, and task forces to maintain the positive work environment of the of Stanford Career Education and to advance the center's mission and vision.
•  Collaborate on and contribute to CareerEd-wide initiatives and large-scale programming that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; integrative learning; and the well-being of all Stanford undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and alumni.
•  Actively participate in regular team and all-staff meetings.
•  Train and supervise, either individually or in collaboration with PhD/Postdoc team, student assistants to support the team's core functions.
•  Interface with external stakeholders, including campus units, employers, and other parties, to ensure that they are knowledgeable of CareerEd and Stanford University policies
•  Note: Not all unique aspects of this position are covered by his job description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
•  Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•  Demonstrated experience in providing coaching, advising, counseling, or teaching in educational settings to diverse communities.
•  Ability to cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with various internal and external constituents in a large, complex organization.
•  Experience developing and executing programs and facilitating group engagements and learning experiences.
•  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to keep track of multiple projects and exhibit sound judgment independently.
•  Entrepreneurial, creative, and innovative spirit; comfortable with change, ambiguity, and risk in fast-paced environment.
•  Advanced communication skills, both written and oral, to clearly and effectively communicate information to diverse audiences.
•  Multicultural awareness and competence; ability to work in a diverse environment and serve constituents from a wide range of backgrounds.
•  Experience and comfort with technology, social media, online career platforms, and digital communication.
•  Familiarity with student identity development theories, career development theories, and racial/cultural/gender identity development theories. Willingness to learn these skills.
•  Knowledge of trends, issues, and opportunities in student development, career development, higher education, and the economy Certification and Licenses:
•  None PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•  Understanding of key career issues, trends, and opportunities that PhD students and postdocs of all disciplines face.
•  Experience working with doctoral students and/or postdocs .
•  Experience utilizing key career services software, including Handshake and PeopleGrove.
•  Familiarity, experience, or certification in providing career assessment tools, such as CliftonStrengths, MBTI, and the Strong Interest Inventory PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•  Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks click apply for full job details