Assistant Director for STEM Professions

Position Overview Reporting to the Director of Career Education & Outcomes, and ultimately to the Assistant Vice Provost for Career and Professional Development, the Assistant Director for STEM Professions will provide career coaching to students primarily interested in engineering, science, and technology, serving as liaison to Seaver College of Science & Engineering. The successful candidate will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining high quality STEM resources and programs in CPD. Responsibilities Provide one‑on‑one career coaching to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni, focusing on those within the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering (FSCSE) and students interested in STEM professions. Implement workshops, information sessions, employer site visits, and industry panels to introduce students to a wide range of professionals and careers. Partner with Seaver College’s faculty, departments, and other units across campus to develop and support career and professional development programming. Coordinate large‑scale signature networking events for students considering careers in STEM industries. Collaborate with alumni stakeholders to shape event goals, identify and recruit alumni committee members, and select speakers. Provide post‑event programming that encourages students to take action toward career goals. Cultivate and maintain employer and alumni relationships that benefit student and young alumni career readiness. Connect with employers and alumni to cultivate experiential opportunities and promote those opportunities to students, faculty, parents, and campus partners. Manage undergraduate student staff and/or graduate assistants with an interest in supporting science and engineering students. Train, mentor, and guide student staff in developing content for workshops, webpages, and event management. Collaborate with student staff to host career panels, employer information sessions, and career readiness programs. Teach courses related to internship and job preparedness for students focused on STEM professions. Represent the university through involvement in national and regional professional associations and strategic partnerships with LMU employers, alumni, parents, and other external stakeholders. Serve as an active contributor for the Division of Enrollment Management, Career, and Professional Development, participating in campus‑wide events and committees as requested. Collaborate and communicate effectively with staff, faculty, and campus partners across the university. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service, and a work ethic of efficiency and courtesy consistent with the University’s mission. Qualifications Typically a master’s degree or equivalent experience. Minimum of three years academic advising, career development, counseling, or coaching experience with students within the STEM field or related area. Preferred experience working with undergraduate students; familiarity with career development/counseling theories and methods; specialized knowledge of the science and technology fields; and management or supervisory experience. Demonstrated knowledge of career development/counseling theories and methods. Knowledge of education career fields and opportunities for experiential learning. Knowledge of the academic environment and experiential learning best practices. Ability to collaborate with faculty, administrators, campus partners, and employers. Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and database management and systems. Event planning and production skills. Strong communication skills (both written and oral). Public presentation skills required. Strong organizational skills. Team player with solid interpersonal skills. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Constantly required to sit, feel, use finger movement, speak clearly, hear conversation, see near and far. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift, carry and push up to 25 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, use depth perception. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is normal. Mental Demands Mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent calculating, interrupted work, variety of interrelated tasks, sustained concentration, use of reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity. Salary and Benefits Staff regular salary range $61,800.00 - $77,300.00. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. 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