University of Chicago
Assistant Director, Careers in Policy, Government, and Nonprofits
University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Assistant Director, Careers in Policy, Government, and Nonprofits – University of Chicago Join to apply for the Assistant Director, Careers in Policy, Government, and Nonprofits role at University of Chicago. About The Department
Career Advancement serves a student population of approximately 7,000 arts and sciences undergraduate students, in addition to alumni who have graduated within the last five years. Career Advancement offers innovative and comprehensive career development services with a focus on pre-professional preparation, experiential education, and opportunities. Through career advising, programs, and comprehensive resources, Career Advancement supports undergraduate students and alumni as they develop the skills necessary to manage their career development, while working with alumni and employers to provide students with meaningful opportunities. For more information, please visit the Career Advancement website at careeradvancement.uchicago.edu. Job Summary
UChicago Career Advancement’s Careers in Policy, Government and Nonprofits program helps undergraduate students secure rewarding careers in government, nonprofits, sustainability, human rights, global health, foundations, and social service. The Assistant Director will support the team by advising students, managing employer relationships, and helping lead career cohort programs. The role focuses on the social sciences, including behavioral sciences, psychology, sociology and comparative human development, and includes student advising, event administration, employer treks, and relationship management with a portfolio of employers. The position supports team marketing and communication and broader student services goals. The ideal candidate is an energetic, engaged individual contributor with a passion for helping students develop their career paths in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities
Provides one-on-one advising for undergraduate students, with a specific focus on students interested in the social sciences. Leads career lectures, hands-on workshops, special events, and training programs. Develops career-oriented guides for industry knowledge including recruiting guides, web content, and presentations. Manages offsite career treks to visit employers, partnering with employers and alumni to plan and organize itineraries. Oversees team communication channels, including newsletters, presentations, and web content. Analyzes markets and trends related to job searches in the social sciences, social service, and foundations and philanthropy. Supports development and maintenance of relationships with campus partners and registered student organizations, particularly in the social sciences. Maintains methods for tracking student data, engagement, and outcomes. Represents the team in expanding program offerings through collaboration with staff and student organizations. Researches organizations hiring in social science fields and maintains a portfolio of employer relationships as a dedicated liaison. Performs other tasks as needed. Qualifications
Education: Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field. Experience: 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree. Professional experience in a business setting; ability to collaborate across teams to drive outcomes quickly and efficiently. Technical skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms. Benefits and Conditions
Working hours: 37.5 per week; occasional evenings and weekends (1-2 days per month). Travel: generally two to three times per year. Benefits: The University offers a wide range of benefits; see the Benefits Guidebook for details. Pay range: $87,550.00 – $113,300.00; pay rate type: Salary; FLSA status: Exempt. Application Documents
Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter/Statement of Interest (required) Three Professional References (required) When applying, upload documents via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Posting and Equal Opportunity
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, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. For more information see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application, contact the university’s appropriate office.
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Assistant Director, Careers in Policy, Government, and Nonprofits – University of Chicago Join to apply for the Assistant Director, Careers in Policy, Government, and Nonprofits role at University of Chicago. About The Department
Career Advancement serves a student population of approximately 7,000 arts and sciences undergraduate students, in addition to alumni who have graduated within the last five years. Career Advancement offers innovative and comprehensive career development services with a focus on pre-professional preparation, experiential education, and opportunities. Through career advising, programs, and comprehensive resources, Career Advancement supports undergraduate students and alumni as they develop the skills necessary to manage their career development, while working with alumni and employers to provide students with meaningful opportunities. For more information, please visit the Career Advancement website at careeradvancement.uchicago.edu. Job Summary
UChicago Career Advancement’s Careers in Policy, Government and Nonprofits program helps undergraduate students secure rewarding careers in government, nonprofits, sustainability, human rights, global health, foundations, and social service. The Assistant Director will support the team by advising students, managing employer relationships, and helping lead career cohort programs. The role focuses on the social sciences, including behavioral sciences, psychology, sociology and comparative human development, and includes student advising, event administration, employer treks, and relationship management with a portfolio of employers. The position supports team marketing and communication and broader student services goals. The ideal candidate is an energetic, engaged individual contributor with a passion for helping students develop their career paths in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities
Provides one-on-one advising for undergraduate students, with a specific focus on students interested in the social sciences. Leads career lectures, hands-on workshops, special events, and training programs. Develops career-oriented guides for industry knowledge including recruiting guides, web content, and presentations. Manages offsite career treks to visit employers, partnering with employers and alumni to plan and organize itineraries. Oversees team communication channels, including newsletters, presentations, and web content. Analyzes markets and trends related to job searches in the social sciences, social service, and foundations and philanthropy. Supports development and maintenance of relationships with campus partners and registered student organizations, particularly in the social sciences. Maintains methods for tracking student data, engagement, and outcomes. Represents the team in expanding program offerings through collaboration with staff and student organizations. Researches organizations hiring in social science fields and maintains a portfolio of employer relationships as a dedicated liaison. Performs other tasks as needed. Qualifications
Education: Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field. Experience: 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree. Professional experience in a business setting; ability to collaborate across teams to drive outcomes quickly and efficiently. Technical skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms. Benefits and Conditions
Working hours: 37.5 per week; occasional evenings and weekends (1-2 days per month). Travel: generally two to three times per year. Benefits: The University offers a wide range of benefits; see the Benefits Guidebook for details. Pay range: $87,550.00 – $113,300.00; pay rate type: Salary; FLSA status: Exempt. Application Documents
Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter/Statement of Interest (required) Three Professional References (required) When applying, upload documents via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Posting and Equal Opportunity
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, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. For more information see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application, contact the university’s appropriate office.
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