Diane A. Safer, Phd Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Write quarterly column about career challenges for Eye on Psi Chi, a companion publication to the Psi Chi Journal, whose audience is comprised of undergraduate psychology students (82,000) and alumni and faculty (100,000)

Bronx, New York, United States

Teach PhD-level classes and workshops, especially focusing on mentoring, emotional intelligence (EQ), communication skills, diversity and inclusion, and specialized professional development workshops mapped to the PhD curriculum.Offer classes as part of the required annual Responsible Conduct of Research class (RCR).Conduct research and write about professional development, focusing on understanding PhD proactivity and the integration of psychosocial skills essential for professional development at the PhD level.

Bronx, Ny

As the inaugural director, manage all aspects of the Career and Professional Development Program for PhD Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, including curriculum development, programming, communications, and budgeting, while serving as the primary contact for stakeholders.Develop and implement strategic career planning initiatives, providing strategic guidance and coaching to individuals at all career stages, including CV and resume writing, interview skills, and professional and career development programming.Implement strategic plan in collaboration with Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in Biomedical Sciences and Associate Dean for Postdocs/Director of the Belfer Institute for Advanced Biomedical Studies.Create innovative programs, including workshops and networking events, and foster community engagement through outreach efforts and relationship building with employers, expanding employment opportunities for PhD-level professionals.Actively engaged in DEI committees and initiatives, ensuring inclusion and diversity are integrated into all aspects of programming and marketing efforts.Represent Einstein at national meetings and professional organizations to showcase program success and facilitate partnerships.

Greater New York City Area

Counseled and advised undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni individually on issues related to career planning strategies.Oversaw the entire School of Business academic-bearing Internship for Credit program each semester.Co-facilitated, planned, and coordinated the Women In Business Initiative, an educational and personalized mentoring program for female students at Yeshiva University.Served as a liaison between the Career Center and the University community including deans, advisors, and faculty.

Office Of Career Development

Provided counseling and advice about all levels of career and professional skills development for undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni. Cultivated strong employer relationships to expand internship and employment opportunities for students. Organized and coordinated career fairs, on-campus recruiting and other career-oriented events for students and alumni.Collaborated with faculty and staff to provide career education, information and skills inside and outside the classroom.Created/developed and led workshops and classroom presentation on career-related topics; Topics include: resume writing, interview skills, career fair readiness, and time management.Led collaboration for data collection, outcome assessment.Co-coordinated the daily operations and procedures of the Office of Career Development, including managing the NACE Symplicity System.Served on Library Learning Commons sub-committee as part of the College's collaborative strategic plan

Taught undergraduate course in Educational Psychology to adult learners.Created syllabus, design lessons, and prepare meaningful assessments.Contributed to learning culture by participating in staff educational opportunities and workshops.

Conducted public relations research, including: competitive investigation and positioning, media monitoring and analysis, third-party discovery and coordination, information consulting, FDA research, survey research, marketplace research, and press kit development, for healthcare public relations firms serving pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

• Conducted research and prepared reports providing background information about medications, medical conditions, and pharmaceutical companies• Analyzed media coverage and drafted comprehensive monthly and quarterly reports• Investigated competitive environment for clients and new business opportunities• Compiled information about FDA advisory committee members for new drug approvals

• Prepared pharmaceutical client for FDA advisory meeting deciding a new Rx-to-OTC product switch• Authored consumer Question & Answer brochure for new over-the-counter drug• Organized, publicized, scripted, and coordinated fund-raising events for Ronald McDonald House of NY• Composed speeches and coordinated celebrity appearances• Conducted database searches for company and product information

Ph.D., Social Psychology

Activities and Societies: Richard Christie Memorial Award, Columbia University – for excellence in social psychology research

Master’S Degree, Experimental Psychology

B.A., Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi Honor Society in Psychology