To be considered, please submit a resume and a cover letter as a single document. In your cover letter, briefly describe your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position.

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a globally recognized leader in business education, committed to building a better world through business. Through powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and meaningful impact, Ross empowers individuals and organizations to make a positive difference. Our community is guided by core values that emphasize innovation, continuous learning, and excellence. Together, we strive to develop leaders who drive change and create lasting impact across industries and communities. Learn more about Ross here.

Drawing on industry expertise, the Associate Director (or MBA Career Coach) will engage MBA students by creating aset of integrated experiences designed to prepare students for a successful job search. The Associate Director will engage with the relevant communities and members, including student clubs, alumni, faculty, and corporate partners, to cultivate student interest and preparedness in the assigned area. You will consult with MBA students (in addition to PTMBAs) looking for opportunities in consulting as their primary focus.

Each year, a large percentage of Ross MBA graduates pursue roles in consulting, which requires the MBA Coach to manage student interest in this career path and use scalable resources. Reporting to the Director of MBA Career Coaching & Education, you will contribute to the team's educational strategy and direction and collaborate with other MBA Associate Directors to develop content and programming.

This hybrid position is based in Ann Arbor, MI, with an expectation of at least three days per week on-site. The role may require occasional domestic travel, on-call responsibilities, and work outside standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization throughout employment.

For additional details about the position, please review the full job description here. If you have questions, contact RossHRRecruiting@umich.edu.

• 35% Individual & Group Coaching

  • Provide individual and group career coaching to MBA students in assigned focus areas, supporting career exploration, job search strategy, career transitions, and recruiting preparation.
  • Advise students on self-assessments, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, professional correspondence, networking, online tools, behavioral fit, case interviewing, and negotiation.
  • Use professional networks to connect students with employers and alumni; build relationships with assigned students and track progress.

   

• 25% Program Design & Delivery

  • Design and deliver consulting-specific and general recruiting programs and workshops for diverse student audiences of varying sizes.
  • Use industry knowledge, market trends, and professional networks to create relevant programming and connect students with alumni, recruiters, faculty, and professionals.
  • Partner with student career clubs and Program Offices to align career programming, messaging, events, and student support with program goals.

   

• 20% Content Creation & Student Communication

  • Create Consulting Canvas resources that support recruiting preparation, including resumes, networking, case methodology, and behavioral interviewing.
  • Communicate with Consulting FACT members, providing resources, guidance, and next steps throughout the recruiting process.
  • Monitor industry and recruiting trends and improve CDO communications and resources across print, video, presentations, email, web, and social media.

   

• 10% Supervision of Student Peer Coaches
  • Train, supervise, and meet regularly with MBA2 Peer Coaches to provide guidance, address concerns, and identify programming opportunities.

  • Gather Peer Coach feedback to strengthen career education, improve the career community experience, and support student success.

     

     

     

• 10% Industry Engagement, Professional Development & Projects
  • Leverage knowledge of recruiting practices, industry trends, faculty research, alumni networks, student clubs, and student needs to support effective career advising and programming.
  • Engage alumni, recruiters, employer representatives, and campus visitors to support workshops, events, and student career development.
  • Collaborate with CDO Employer Relations and university/peer institution colleagues to share insights, identify employer leads, strengthen recruiting strategies, and advance program innovation.
  • Contribute to CDO strategy, programming, and cross-functional initiatives, including recruitment, outreach, employment data, administration, special projects, and committee work.

• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and 5+ years of overall work experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
• 2+ years of external consulting experience.
• Familiarity with career coaching methods and processes, including casing.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, Maternity and Parental Leave)
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Flexible work arrangements
• Access to the onsite Fitness Center at Ross

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Salary Information:

The salary offer range for this position is $75,300 to $97,300. Salary offers are determined based on several factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, along with internal equity considerations. It is not common for new hires to be placed at the top of the range.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.