Program Director, STEM Careers

Department : ESA Deputy Director STEM Programs - Direct Reports About the Department : Career Advancement serves a student population of approximately 6,000 arts and sciences undergraduate students, in addition to alumni who have graduated within the last five years. Career Advancement plays a vital role in ensuring our students’ success after graduation. Career Advancement offers innovative and comprehensive career development services focusing on pre-professional preparation, experiential education, and access to internship and full-time opportunities. Job Summary : The Program Director, STEM Careers will utilize industry knowledge and program management skills to scale up programming and resources designed to prepare students for successful careers in the physical sciences. Working independently with limited supervision, this team member will organize and execute events, develop impactful pre-professional workshops and experiential programs, provide one-on-one advising for students, and support the management of outcomes reporting. Responsibilities : Utilizes prior professional experience to thoughtfully design programming that supports the professional development of students pursuing careers in the sciences. Assists students with professional resumes/cover letters, interview preparation, graduate school applications, general career guidance, and industry exploration discussions. Manages and executes student-employer and student-alumni engagement opportunities. Maintains efficient methods of tracking student data, quantifying student engagement, and reporting on student outcomes. Develops and maintains relationships with campus partners and registered student organizations (RSOs). Conducts job search and career management related large lectures, hands-on workshops, special events, training programs, and one-on-one career coaching sessions. Analyzes markets and trends as they relate to job searches. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications : Education: College or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred Qualifications : Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field. Experience: Prior experience working in higher education or a STEM-related field. Technical Skills or Knowledge: Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

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