University of Chicago
Assistant Director, Career Advancement
University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Summary
The Assistant Director, Career Advancement will provide career advising for undergraduates, plan student career programs, and work with employers to create internship and job opportunities for students. This staff member will support students with a wide range of career interests and provide personalized advising to help students explore career paths, prepare job applications, and find networking contacts. The Assistant Director will manage relationships with a portfolio of employer partners, which could potentially include organizations in the business, government, nonprofit, consulting, and corporate sectors. The Assistant Director will maintain strong partnerships with existing employers and seek to develop relationships with new organizations, all with a goal of creating jobs, internships, and networking opportunities for students. The position will design, plan, and implement a series of student career events, including professional development workshops, career trek visits to employers, technical skill trainings, and career competitions. It will also support communications and student outcomes data tracking, including writing reports, presentations, program newsletters, and promotional materials. The ideal candidate is highly adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Serves as career adviser for a cohort of 1st – 4th year students in the undergraduate College. Engages in proactive communication and engagement to support career development and success in securing internships and full-time jobs. Communicates frequently with students to share opportunities and help them stay on track for success. Reviews student resumes and cover letters. Plans professional development workshops and skill trainings. Builds and manages strong relationships with employers. Creates internship opportunities for students in collaboration with employers. Organizes networking opportunities for students, including Career Trek visits to employers in cities throughout the U.S. and around the world. Tracks data on student engagement and reports on student outcomes. Provides regular status updates to departmental leadership team and other key stakeholders. Develops original content for Career Advancement communications, including memos, agendas, newsletters, web content, presentations, flyers, and general email outreach. Provides support for Career Advancement signature events. Provides best-in-class customer service to students, employers, faculty, alumni, and campus partners. Analyzes markets and trends as they relate to job searches. Assesses student feedback and evaluations and collaborates with other career services staff members, student organizations, or other staff to determine program offerings and innovations. Researches organizations that are hiring and partners with a wide variety of employers to ensure recruitment strategies meet their needs. Maintains contact with a portfolio of employers to serve as their dedicated Career Advancement liaison. Performs other related tasks as needed.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Qualifications
Experience in project management, customer relations, and program administration. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn new software and systems (including Salesforce). Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other digital platforms for meetings and events. Graphic design proficiency is a plus.
Preferred Competencies
Outcomes-driven and action-oriented attitude. Multitask, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter with proactive problem-solving skills. Strong customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to develop creative solutions in ambiguous situations and maintain focus on outcomes. Flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities. Ability to build relationships with a wide range of constituents, including employers, alumni, students, faculty, staff, and leadership. Coaching or counseling skills; strong verbal and written communication, networking, and presentation abilities. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and confidentiality.
Working Conditions
Occasional evening hours and weekend work (generally 1-2 days per month). Travel two to three times per year.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter/Statement of Interest (required) Three Professional References (required)
When applying, upload the document(s) via the My Experience page, in the Application Documents section.
Job Details
Job Family: Student Affairs & Services Role Impact: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Drug Test Required: No Health Screen Required: No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No Pay Rate Type: Salary FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Range: $87,550.00 - $113,300.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits
Benefits Eligible: Yes. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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 status, veteran status, or other protected classes. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Reasonable accommodations in the application process can be requested by calling 773-702-5800 or via Applicant Inquiry Form.
Notice
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment; it is considered on a case-by-case basis. The University of Chicago’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online and by request.
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The Assistant Director, Career Advancement will provide career advising for undergraduates, plan student career programs, and work with employers to create internship and job opportunities for students. This staff member will support students with a wide range of career interests and provide personalized advising to help students explore career paths, prepare job applications, and find networking contacts. The Assistant Director will manage relationships with a portfolio of employer partners, which could potentially include organizations in the business, government, nonprofit, consulting, and corporate sectors. The Assistant Director will maintain strong partnerships with existing employers and seek to develop relationships with new organizations, all with a goal of creating jobs, internships, and networking opportunities for students. The position will design, plan, and implement a series of student career events, including professional development workshops, career trek visits to employers, technical skill trainings, and career competitions. It will also support communications and student outcomes data tracking, including writing reports, presentations, program newsletters, and promotional materials. The ideal candidate is highly adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Serves as career adviser for a cohort of 1st – 4th year students in the undergraduate College. Engages in proactive communication and engagement to support career development and success in securing internships and full-time jobs. Communicates frequently with students to share opportunities and help them stay on track for success. Reviews student resumes and cover letters. Plans professional development workshops and skill trainings. Builds and manages strong relationships with employers. Creates internship opportunities for students in collaboration with employers. Organizes networking opportunities for students, including Career Trek visits to employers in cities throughout the U.S. and around the world. Tracks data on student engagement and reports on student outcomes. Provides regular status updates to departmental leadership team and other key stakeholders. Develops original content for Career Advancement communications, including memos, agendas, newsletters, web content, presentations, flyers, and general email outreach. Provides support for Career Advancement signature events. Provides best-in-class customer service to students, employers, faculty, alumni, and campus partners. Analyzes markets and trends as they relate to job searches. Assesses student feedback and evaluations and collaborates with other career services staff members, student organizations, or other staff to determine program offerings and innovations. Researches organizations that are hiring and partners with a wide variety of employers to ensure recruitment strategies meet their needs. Maintains contact with a portfolio of employers to serve as their dedicated Career Advancement liaison. Performs other related tasks as needed.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Qualifications
Experience in project management, customer relations, and program administration. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn new software and systems (including Salesforce). Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other digital platforms for meetings and events. Graphic design proficiency is a plus.
Preferred Competencies
Outcomes-driven and action-oriented attitude. Multitask, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter with proactive problem-solving skills. Strong customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to develop creative solutions in ambiguous situations and maintain focus on outcomes. Flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities. Ability to build relationships with a wide range of constituents, including employers, alumni, students, faculty, staff, and leadership. Coaching or counseling skills; strong verbal and written communication, networking, and presentation abilities. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and confidentiality.
Working Conditions
Occasional evening hours and weekend work (generally 1-2 days per month). Travel two to three times per year.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter/Statement of Interest (required) Three Professional References (required)
When applying, upload the document(s) via the My Experience page, in the Application Documents section.
Job Details
Job Family: Student Affairs & Services Role Impact: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Drug Test Required: No Health Screen Required: No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No Pay Rate Type: Salary FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Range: $87,550.00 - $113,300.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits
Benefits Eligible: Yes. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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 status, veteran status, or other protected classes. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Reasonable accommodations in the application process can be requested by calling 773-702-5800 or via Applicant Inquiry Form.
Notice
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment; it is considered on a case-by-case basis. The University of Chicago’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online and by request.
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