Full Time 40 hours Grade 055 Simon Grad Sch CMC

ABOUT SIMON BUSINESS SCHOOL:

Simon offers a rigorously quantitative, economics-based approach to decision-making in one of the most diverse student communities of any business school in America. We firmly believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment benefits all members of our community, and we are committed to working toward lasting, systemic change in our efforts to educate the next generation of business leaders. This year, US News & World Report recognized Simon’s Full-Time MBA as the #1 most diverse Top 50 program, a nod to our commitment to building a welcoming community.

Simon’s degree programs inspire a new level of clarity: about how analytical frameworks drive success in business; about what it takes to collaborate and manage in the contemporary, global workplace; and about professional growth and goals. Simon’s MBA programs (Full-Time, Part-Time, and Executive) and four Full-Time MS programs (Accountancy, Business Analytics, Finance, and Marketing Analytics) are STEM designated, which signals program quality and rigor to employers. Additionally, STEM designation allows international students the opportunity to work in the US for up to 36 months after graduation if hired in a STEM-eligible role. Simon's Full-Time MBA is ranked No. 25 in the US by Bloomberg Businessweek (2021); No. 16 in the US by The Economist (2021); and No. 5 in the world for finance, No. 4 in the world for economics, No. 13 in the US among the top MBAs for women, and No. 9 in the US for entrepreneurship by Financial Times (2019, 2018). Our faculty teach and our staff support across all programs, so Full-Time MBA rankings are a strong signal of the value students can expect at Simon—no matter which degree they pursue. In addition, Financial Times ranked Simon No. 4 in the US for pre-experience MS in Finance programs (2022).

GENERAL PURPOSE:

To function as an Industry Specialist focused primarily on fostering career preparedness of and developing employment opportunities for MBA Consulting students. The Career Consultant for MBA Consulting will be the primary contact for Simon Consulting students, alumni, faculty and hiring managers. Manages a portfolio of hiring relationships as well as a caseload of students.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

With considerable latitude to exercise independent judgment and decision making:

40% Generate employment opportunities for MBA Consulting students

• Meet with hiring managers and senior alumni at major strategy firms that hire MBA students into summer associate and full-time positions.

• Develop strategy for generating opportunities at other firms for students who oriented to other types of consulting or technology firms.

• Segment outreach efforts by domestic and international.

• Visit alumni and hiring managers and interact with them virtually to both surface associate/consultant opportunities and elicit job postings. Review interactions within Salesforce as appropriate.

• Coordinate outreach efforts with Corporate Engagement team; track notes in SimonWorks, collaborate on group approaches to business development and stewarding of existing employers.

• Manage assigned accounts and generate new accounts strategically and tactically.

40% Coach MBA candidates individually and in small groups on career path, preparation, summer associate and job search strategies

• Provide guidance to international and domestic candidates about their positioning in the market depending on background and interest.

• Advise on skill building and professional preparation needed to be competitive in an aggressive job market.

• Motivate students to quickly move through the search phases and be ready for interviews with prospective top MBA hirers including practices with both interviewer led and interviewee led case questions.

• Work with external resources that can be used to prepare and place students in management consulting,

• Conduct and critique mock interviews and arrange for additional interviews to be held with industry experts,

• Train Student Career Advisors to provide basic coaching on resumes, cover letters, personal web sites, Linkedln, social media and others using online career resources and tools.

• Consult and coach candidates on associate and full-time offers.

• Regularly monitor employment status of all assigned students.

• Conduct on-going outreach to students using print, personal and electronic media; track contacts and report activities.

• Provide guidance/advice for the student led Simon Consulting Club; meet with the board regularly to help with programming as well as board transitions at the end of each term.

10% Work as part of team responsible for large group programming and communication throughout the year to support MBA career strategies and job placement.

• Design and conduct workshops and presentations relevant to students' career interests and market needs.

• Plan for annual career programming such as Day I (online webcasts), Case Interview preparation, Product Management, Analytics and Consulting Boot Camps, certification training, Job Search Essentials (required career workshops for all MBA students), Orientation, TechTreks, corporate tours, and other.

• Engage in on-going assessment of programs to continuously improve and personalize CMC programs for MBA candidates.

• Assist with online and print promotional activities for CMC in the US and in other countries.

• Offer in-service training to staff and student leaders.

10% Office Management/Other

• Managerial, Strategic Plan and other duties as assigned

• Office and School meetings as assigned

• Admissions/MBA Liaison

• Club Liaison

• Faculty/Area Liaison

• Supervise and train student workers

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

• Employment success of assigned students as measured by employment rates at graduation and three months out, quality and reputation of hiring companies, and salaries

• Quality of service offered to company accounts

• Quality of experience offered to assigned students

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years relevant work experience required; Master's degree such as MBA and 7 yrs. post-master's work strongly preferred

• MBA or degree/coursework in management consulting preferred

• Customer/client-facing work experience such as management consulting, recruitment, executive search, relationship management, sales, business development, or graduate business career services strongly preferred

• Proven record of involvement in coaching, mentoring or developing others in corporate setting is preferred

• Proven record of business development (in corporate or education setting) is preferred

• Knowledge of MBA recruiting and hiring practices in consulting highly desirable

• Knowledge of consulting labor markets for international and domestic MBA students strongly preferred

• Experience with dealing with senior management, presentations. project management, Intermediate Excel, PPT/deck building, data collection and analysis, team building, supervision important

• Desired attributes include organization, time management, process improvement, customer feedback loop, results orientation

• Experience living or working internationally or working with international students or employees desirable

• Ability to travel in the US and overseas as needed is required

• Willingness and ability to work nights and weekends as needed to meet program objectives is required

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

All applicants must apply online.

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