Associate Director/Advisor, Careers in Media and Technology

At Wellesley, our mission is to deliver an outstanding liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. Our collaborative community, comprising of faculty, students, staff, and alumnae, is guided by our shared commitment to educational excellence. Join us in this transformative journey! Application Instructions: When submitting your application, please adhere to the following requirements: Carefully review all job details prior to applying. Enter your legal name exactly as it appears on your government-issued identification. Upload a comprehensive résumé/CV and cover letter in either PDF (.pdf) or Word (.doc) format. Current Wellesley College employees must submit applications through the internal Workday portal by searching “browse jobs.”  Job Posting Title Associate Director/Advisor, Careers in Media and Technology Job Description Summary Administrative Exempt Job Description The Career Education division at Wellesley College provides a nationally-recognized, holistic career development model spanning all four years of the student undergraduate experience and extending through lifelong alumnae support. With one foot deeply embedded in the rich liberal arts curriculum, and the other in the rapidly changing world of work, Wellesley Career Education ensures that all students and graduates make connections between curricular and co-curricular experiences, articulate their learning outcomes, and pursue pathways for growth and opportunity.  The Associate Director/Advisor for Careers in Media and Technology joins an established team of advisors serving both students and alumnae. This role is responsible for advising on the media and technology sectors, ensuring students and alums pursue industry-related skill-building to complement their liberal arts education, gain critical internship opportunities in the field, connect with mentors, and ultimately land meaningful postgraduate positions.  A successful candidate will build strong rapport with students and graduates, have a track record of fostering relationships and collaborative partnerships with various stakeholders (including faculty, staff, employers, and alums), possess strong organizational skills in support of event planning and resource management, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing student interests and job markets.  Primary Position Responsibilities: Student and Alum Advising Provide in-person and virtual one-on-one, group, and drop-in advising for students and graduates interested in the media and technology industries (please note, industry clusters may shift annually based on staffing and student interest levels) Maintain and communicate current information related to recruiting practices, timelines, fellowships, internship/research opportunities, and industry trends  Adjust and adapt advising to the unique backgrounds, interests, identities, and aspirations of Wellesley students and graduates …