Career Coach - Washington, United States - Georgetown University Master of Science in Finance

Description

Overview:

The Master of Science in Finance Program (MSF) within Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business seeks an experienced career development professional to join the MSF Office of Career Strategy and Professional Engagement at an exciting time for the program.

Based on demand in the field, we are growing In addition to our traditional two-year academic program, we launched an accelerated one-year MSF option in fall of 2022.

To ensure top-notch service during our busiest time of year (the fall semester), we seek to hire a career advisor who will focus primarily on student advising, resume reviews and supporting our fall programming.

We seek to hire an individual in a contracted capacity who shares our commitment to excellence and who has significant experience working with and guiding graduate business students early in their careers.

About Georgetown University and the McDonough School of Business

Located in Washington, D.C., Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business offers unparalleled access to the world's business, policy, and thought leaders.

The school, which attracts faculty and students from around the world, is committed to developing principled leaders capable of making complex business decisions in a global environment and who are dedicated to serving both business and society.

About the Master of Science in Finance Program
The MSF program is the first technology-intensive program at the McDonough School of Business. The program's revolutionary approach to business education has redefined what it means to study at a top-tier university.

While the program is technology intensive, it is unique in that it feels very much like an on-campus program from the student and faculty perspective.

Classes are taught in the Blended Classroom where students have the option of attending in-person or virtually.

This provides tremendous flexibility for our cohort-based student population who choose to complete the program in two years (while typically working full-time or seeking internship opportunities) or one-year where they study full-time.

Students also have an extraordinarily high aptitude and motivation for studying the most challenging aspects of finance and business.

The program graduated its' first class in 2015, and has won consistent praise for its cutting-edge approach to business education.

It has also grown from its initial graduating class of 31 students to approximately 420 students at the beginning of the academic year (across both cohorts).

Key Responsibilities:

This position requires a dynamic professional who possesses a strong understanding of career decision-making, personal branding, networking, interviewing, negotiation, and leadership development concepts.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Delivering strategic, bestinclass 1:1 and group career advising/coaching (through virtual interactions) for students; assisting them in all aspects of career management including the job search and general career services discussions.
• Serving as an expert resource to students in all matters related to career management and professional development; particularly in career fields our graduates typically aspire to work: finance, consulting, wealth management, investment banking, entrepreneurship, etc.
• Developing career resources, virtual content, and dynamic presentations that add to our "anytime career media" available to students 24/7 on our website including PowerPoints, videos, virtual newsletters, guides, etc.
• Assisting with the sourcing of jobs and internships for entrylevel, midlevel, and senior management by supporting the Office's overall employer engagement strategy.
• Assist in major career events like MSF in NYC, our Career Services Orientation, Alumni Programming, and other officewide programs, events, and initiatives.

Special Skills:

The successful applicant must possess evidence of outstanding communication skills (interpersonal, written, and oral), training and experience in advising/coaching/mentoring graduate students, have the ability to effectively multi-task, showcase a strong attention to detail, be at ease in working with students virtually, and lead through a strong customer service orientation.

The ability and interest in working independently and to be a part of a high-performing team is a must.


Commitment and Position Structure:

This position is housed in the Office of Career Strategy and Professional Engagement within the Master of Science in Finance Program and reports directly to Thomas Stowell, Associate Dean for MSF Career Management and Strategic Initiatives.

Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in business, finance, human resources, psychology, or a closely related field. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in counseling, higher education, human resources, finance, business, or a closely related field