Manager, Global Career Development and Employer Engagement - NYU London

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to any legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

The Manager collaborates with The Wasserman Center for Career Development, the Office of Global Programs, and faculty and School representatives to provide direction and strategic planning for career development initiatives and programs, focused initially on opportunities in London with potential expansion to Europe. This position works in conjunction with unit leaders to develop experiential learning opportunities, as well as tools, resources, and trainings that support the career development of students across the three degree-granting campuses. To facilitate this career development and experiential learning opportunities, this position develops relationships with employers and alumni. Exposure to study away, service learning, and/or experiential learning is preferred.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Counsel and advise students individually and in groups on issues related to career/life planning strategies. Instruct students in methods of career exploration to enable them to make effective career decisions. - 30%
• Enhance and manage overall administration of experiential learning opportunities in London via collaboration with NYU New York-based staff and partner organizations. Provide guidance and training to students to ensure they make the most of their opportunities, and are connected to resources when navigating bias and other matters contrary to an inclusive community in their experiential learning environment. - 25%
• Cultivate relationships with employers and alumni in collaboration with Wasserman Center staff, other University colleagues, and partner organizations, focusing on developing a global employer network and experiential learning opportunities - 35%
• Conduct site visits to support study site staff, faculty, and students in ongoing development, promotion, execution and assessment of experiential opportunities - 10%

Qualifications

Required Education: Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/experience.

Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Higher Education, International Education, Counseling or related field.

Required Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience of relevant experience including career development/counseling, experiential learning, employer relations, and/or program management required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including university partners/vendors;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and student information systems;
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.

Preferred Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be well versed in quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data in NYU systems and be able to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal and institutional standards.

Institutional Impact: Wasserman provides services to over 20,000 undergraduate students from all NYU schools. The undergraduate unit offers up to five career fairs each year with a total attendance of approximately 10,000 students. Over 9,000 coaching appointments are conducted with undergrad students each year. Over 400 career workshops are offered each year. As of 2027, NYU London will host 1000 undergraduate and graduate students each fall and spring as well as additional summer students. Position involves travel to sites to oversee programs, development, and employer relations. Such travel may be on limited notice.

Additional Information:

Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work and live in the UK prior to appointment. Further benefits include: 28 days annual leave pro rata, USS pension scheme and private medical insurance (optional). Candidates should advise of any reasonable adjustments needed to participate in the application and interview processes. NYU London is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.