Assistant/Associate Director for Graduate Student Career Success

The Office of Graduate Educational Engagement Programs (OGEEP) within the J. Jeffery and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School seeks a dynamic professional to serve as Assistant/Associate Director for Graduate Student Career Success. This role leads the development and delivery of career readiness initiatives, professional development programming, and mentoring opportunities to support the diverse career goals of Penn State’s graduate students.

Requirements

• Develop and deliver career programming for diverse pathways: academia, industry, government, and nonprofits.
• Lead mentoring initiatives connecting graduate students with faculty, alumni, and professionals.
• Cultivate external partnerships and secure funding for programs such as Accelerate to Industry (A2i).
• Build employer relationships and coordinate internships, site visits, workshops, and panels.
• Collaborate with faculty, career services, and university offices to align and share resources.
• Assess student career needs and program outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Advise graduate students on career planning, transferable skills, and job market navigation.
• Promote inclusive, scalable models for career services across disciplines.
• Represent the Graduate School in university and external career development discussions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off
• 75% tuition discount for employees and their eligible family members
• Holidays, vacation, and sick time