Career Coach

* Serve as a career coach/advisor to graduate students for master’s programs at the Crown Family School.* Engage in one-on-one coaching/advising that assists students with career exploration, networking, job document preparation, and negotiation.* Facilitate group career coaching/advising to connect students with career resources and content.* Conduct drop-in career coaching sessions to provide flash career coaching /advising to students for quick career related questions.* Build knowledge, understand industry trends for clinical/direct practice, social administration, government and policy, academia, nonprofits, etc.* In collaboration with the Director, participate in the development, content creation, and implementation of career programming, workshops, and special events to prepare graduates for a successful job search and planning.* Assist in career programs, workshops, career conversations, licensure presentations and other professional opportunities appropriate for graduate students.* Support in maintaining career resources and content that help graduate students navigate their career at Crown Family School and beyond.* Support small, mid, and large-scale events run by Career and Leadership.* Maintains up-to-date knowledge of recruitment strategies, industry trends, faculty research, and alumni outcomes to better understand drivers of employment success.* Acts an initial responder for all general Career & Leadership team inquiries.* Generate content for office communications to students to be included in career digest newsletters, flyers, and email messages to promote career events, opportunities, and resources.* Support and work with Career and Leadership platforms: Internal Job portal, Career Library Canvas Course page, Alumni Linked Group Page, etc.* Supervise student staff and/or part-time support staff dedicated to career and leadership development.* Follow up with students to track career coaching/advising progress and career outcomes via assessments, surveys, report outs.* Assist in Career data collection, management, and quarterly report writing.* Provides guidance and training to student career counselor interns.* Advises and counsels students concerning employment opportunities and careers by acting as a liaison between students and prospective employers.* Conducts mock interviews, reviews resumes and cover letters, and coordinates other interview related programming in both individual and group settings.* Develops original content for career related publications and assists with the editing and distribution of Career Services communications materials.* Perform other related work as needed.* Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, higher education, or related field.* Understanding of/experience with the wide variety of career paths for social workers.* Two or more years of experience in social work field, social sector field or higher education.* Experience in Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity (I, E, & D) work in higher education and or related setting.* Experience in developing career and professional development programs to build community within the student population with an identity- conscious and intersectional critical lens.* Demonstrated ability and sensitivity in working with diverse populations.* Awareness of student, career and leadership development theories models.* Experience working in a higher education research institution.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as G Suite.* Ability to work effectively independently and with a broad range of internal and external constituents including students, employers, alumni, faculty, and staff.* Training and/or workshop/webinar development and facilitation skills within a college/university setting.* Demonstrated project and event management skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.* Demonstrated flexibility and ability to multi-task on frequent and constantly changing demands.* Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, graduate students, employer partners, staff and various administrative offices. All levels in the University (both internal and external).* Excellent organizational skills.* Attention to detail.* Analytical skills.* Ability to meet deadlines.* Ability to maintain confidentiality.* Ability to resolve problems independently.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Knowledge of database management software.* Knowledge, awareness, and skills related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.To learn more about the university click here #J-18808-Ljbffr