Southern Methodist University

Associate Director, BBA - MS Finance (HR Title: Career Coach II) - (COX00000253)

Description

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

Meet with Cox students and alumni to drive career readiness through coaching, advising and training for effective job search activities (on and off-campus), including interviews, site visits, networking events, job fairs, and information sessions. Administer and interpret career-related assessment tools. Teach career decision-making methods and application of principles for securing highly competitive (and compensating) business jobs and internships. Provide career development subject matter expertise in fields such as finance, consulting, marketing, real estate, accounting, etc. Plan and implement targeted career development events/other duties as assigned by Director. Collaborate and serve as a resource to industry/functional area staff in the career center. Collaborate as needed with the department director and other designated staff to identify and cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national organizations.

Essential Functions:

• Career coaching/Training (individual): Manage all career coaching for the portion of the 2000+ BBA student population interested in Finance, Financial Consulting, and Real Estate as well as 90+ MSF graduate students in career planning, personal branding, job search, school-to-work transition, and career transition and management; administer & interpret career assessments for students.
• External Relations/Employer Outreach: Performs outreach functions with groups such as students, faculty, staff, alumni
• and employer recruiters to effectively engage in career-related activities; participates in industry/function-specific events
• (i.e. conferences, workshops, etc.) for professional development & department visibility; serve as staff liaison with MS Admissions.
• Career Coaching/Training (group/workshops): Lead BBA/MS group coaching sessions and/or facilitate sessions with students in specific career management phases or skills; design, develop, and execute functional area specific career
• development seminars/workshops including classroom presentations by faculty invitation; plan and manage career-related program presentations upon request.
• Event Planning: Plan and execute industry/function-specific events to connect employers/alumni with students; Collaborate with other department staff to ensure goals/objectives and logistical requirements are delivered and met; assess effectiveness of each program of event in a timely manner.
• Facilitation: Lead instruction of students enrolled in BBA/MSF career courses (audiences of up to 70). Plan curriculum, prepare and deliver meaningful and current content, assess and evaluate student learning outcomes, and provide actionable feedback. Utilize relationships with employers/alumni to maintain relevancy with current market conditions for BBA/MSF recruiting.
• Reporting: Prepare required reports (such as placement), program and student learning outcomes and assessment
• plans, and other required data/information as directed and in a timely manner.
• Support BBA and MS Admissions: represent the CMC in admissions activities such as information sessions and conduct yield-focused conversations with high-potential prospective applicants. Develop career-related marketing content for website / publications.
• Occasional evening hours may be required to attend career-related events.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in Business is preferred.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience is required. Experience in finance and/or consulting in a functional role or in recruiting is required. Experience working in a career center is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate must be able to work independently and within a team environment.

Candidate must have a strong business acumen to discuss business terminology from finance or marketing perspective.

Candidate ability to build and manage relationships is essential.

Candidate must demonstrate strong coaching skills and understand diverse cultural backgrounds.

Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet and email communication systems.

Candidate working knowledge of social media tools is preferred.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time
• Stand
• Carry/lift 25 lbs.

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by June 20, 2025.

Application deadline is June 27, 2025.

EEO Statement

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location

: USA-TX-Dallas

Job

: Student Services

Organization

: Cox School of Business

Schedule

: Regular

Shift

: Staff

Employee Status

: Individual Contributor

Job Type

: Full-time

Job Level

: Day Job

Travel

: No

Job Posting

: Jun 12, 2025, 8:37:37 PM

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