Director of STEM Professions Advising

Job Description:

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Director of STEM Professions Advising.


Job Details:

• Location : F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
• Classification : Full-time, Exempt
• Schedule : 40 hours, Monday - Friday. May require evenings and weekends.
• Reports to : Executive Director of the Center for Career & Professional Development
• Department : Center for Career & Professional Development
• Approved Salary Range : Approved up to $60,000.00

Job Description:

The Director leads and facilitates all aspects of F&M's robust STEM professions advising program.

Essential Functions:

• Provide students and alumni involved in the pursuit of STEM professions knowledgeable guidance and relevant advice on the academic and experiential requirements to succeed in the pursuit of careers in this industry.
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for employers hiring in this industry, F&M alumni established in and knowledgeable about this industry, and programs offering advanced degrees that are applicable to work within this industry, and connect these stakeholders in meaningful ways that support the mission of F&M's Center for Career & Professional Development.
• Guide students and alumni through the professional school application process, including, without limitation, application materials, entrance examinations, personal statements and interviews, as well as general guidance on professional school financing.
• Design/deliver and facilitate programs, workshops, and events that enhance students' knowledge about this industry, provide access to opportunities for internships, part-time jobs, and full-time employment, assist in the professional discernment process, and improve students' competitiveness as candidates for internships, careers, and advanced degree programs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• At least 4 years of direct experience teaching, coaching, advising and/or mentoring individuals interested in related professions.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Evidence of a commitment to community & belonging.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.
• 5 or more years of direct experience teaching, coaching, advising and/or mentoring individuals interested in related professions.
• Prior experience in STEM-industry.
• Prior experience in a Higher Education setting.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.



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