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Job Description:

What if your industry experience could shape how students launch their careers?
Have you worked in an industry and found yourself mentoring interns, new hires, or colleagues alongthe way?

Hamilton College has long been a leader in higher education, with the Maurice Horowitch CareerCenter driving that impact. Through the launch of Career Communities, the Center has unified itsstrengths: industry-specific coaching and employer and alumni connections, and our foundationalcareer development curriculum, into a cohesive model that supports students from explorationthrough outcomes.

As we continue to evolve, we are seeking an Assistant or Associate Director, Career Development whobrings industry experience and perspective to help students connect their liberal arts education tomeaningful career paths.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in Finance/Consulting, Government andLaw, or Science/Tech/Analytics; however, candidates from all industry backgrounds are encouraged toapply.

The Role

This position blends career coaching with industry insight. You'll work closely with studentsduring their four years, helping them explore options, build skills, and navigate the transitionfrom college to career - while also drawing on your own professional experience to make thatprocess more concrete and accessible.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary career coach for students both exploring their career paths and within one of our eight career community industries

• Help students assess their interests, skills, and values and connect them to potential career paths

• Provide guidance on internships, jobs, and graduate school, including resumes, cover letters,interviewing, networking, and salary negotiation

• Translate your industry knowledge into clear, practical advice on hiring processes, timelines,and expectations

• Help students develop and execute long-term career strategies

• Design and deliver workshops and programs that make industries and career pathways moreaccessible

• Leverage professional networks and industry relationships to create meaningful connections, learning opportunities, and employer engagement for Hamilton students

• Support students in using tools such as Handshake, LinkedIn, and My Hamilton Connect to buildconnections and pursue opportunities

• Collaborate with colleagues on communications, programming, and curriculum development

• Contribute to signature Career Center events and initiatives

• Support a culture of access, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of career education

What You Bring

We're particularly interested in candidates who can bring the "real world" into careerconversations:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus

• 2+ years of experience in a relevant industry (e.g., business, nonprofit, tech, healthcare, government, creative fields, etc.)

• Understanding of how hiring works within a field (recruiting timelines, expectations, entrypoints)

• Ability to translate professional experience into actionable guidance for students

• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

• Interest in mentoring, coaching, or developing others

Preferred but not required:

• Experience working with college students or in a higher education setting

• Program planning, training, or client-facing experience

• Comfort learning and leveraging new technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to enhance studentengagement and career education

Time Allocation:

• Career Advising & Student Engagement: 90%

• Program Development & Implementation: 10%

What Makes This Role Unique

While the title is Career Development, this role is not purely generalist. You'll bring your ownexperience and perspective to help students better understand specific industries, career paths,and how to access them.

We'll teach you career coaching - you bring the industry perspective.

Compensation Range:

$62,354 - $66,000 per year

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