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At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to approximately 8,300 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design and the College of Performing Arts (Mannes, Jazz, and Drama), Lang College and the New School for Social Research, and Parsons Paris. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.
The Center for Career Development is dedicated to helping students make connections between their academic experiences and professional paths. We empower students in their career journeys by providing comprehensive resources, guidance, and support. Our aim is to assist students and alumni to explore career options, developing essential skills, and navigating the job market effectively. Through personalized counseling, workshops, networking opportunities, and access to relevant tools and information, we strive to foster confidence, resilience, and success in every stage of career development.
The Associate Director for Experience reports to the Senior Director of the Center for Career Design and Development and serves as a key member of the Center's leadership team. The Associate Director assists in the management and long-term strategic planning of experiential learning initiatives across the university. The primary role of the Associate Director, Experience is to provide leadership and oversight of The New School's experiential learning and internship programs, including compliance, assessment, employer engagement, student support, and cross-functional collaboration with academic and administrative partners.
CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership & Operations
At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to approximately 8,300 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design and the College of Performing Arts (Mannes, Jazz, and Drama), Lang College and the New School for Social Research, and Parsons Paris. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.
The Center for Career Development is dedicated to helping students make connections between their academic experiences and professional paths. We empower students in their career journeys by providing comprehensive resources, guidance, and support. Our aim is to assist students and alumni to explore career options, developing essential skills, and navigating the job market effectively. Through personalized counseling, workshops, networking opportunities, and access to relevant tools and information, we strive to foster confidence, resilience, and success in every stage of career development.
The Associate Director for Experience reports to the Senior Director of the Center for Career Design and Development and serves as a key member of the Center's leadership team. The Associate Director assists in the management and long-term strategic planning of experiential learning initiatives across the university. The primary role of the Associate Director, Experience is to provide leadership and oversight of The New School's experiential learning and internship programs, including compliance, assessment, employer engagement, student support, and cross-functional collaboration with academic and administrative partners.
CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership & Operations
- Support Strategic Development: Support the strategic development and expansion of cooperative education, internships, and other experiential learning initiatives for the university in collaboration with Center leadership, academic programs, employers, and university partners.