Assistant Director Careers in Business

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 88.000 - 113.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Chicago's Careers in Business program seeks a career adviser to guide undergraduate students and recent alumni toward finance and business careers. You will run one-on-one coaching, plan and deliver workshops, and support program administration including data reporting.

The role emphasizes employer outreach, coordinating events, mentoring students, and building relationships with employers, alumni, and faculty to provide internships and full‑time opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Education: college/university degree required.
• Work Experience: 5-7 years in a related job discipline.

Aufgaben

• Serve as career adviser for a cohort of undergraduate students and alumni pursuing finance and business careers.
• Source job/internship opportunities and communicate opportunities to students.
• Conduct mock interviews, review resumes and cover letters, and coordinate interview-related activities.
• Develop program strategy for business/finance readiness, including interview prep and networking.
• Plan and execute workshops and events, virtual or on-site, as needed.
• Track student outcomes using Salesforce and prepare annual program reports.

Kenntnisse

Excel

PowerPoint

Zoom

MS Teams

Coaching

Communication

Relationship-building

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Jobbeschreibung

Department ESA Careers in Business 3 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 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. 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 Business programs build on the world-class UChicago liberal arts foundation to give students a competitive edge in their professional development and recruiting in a wide range of financial services institutions and other business roles. Reporting to the Office of Career Advancement, the person in this role will prepare students for a career in business through one-on-one advising and coaching, planning and executing programs and workshops, and supporting program administration including reporting and analytics. This role will primarily support students who have an interest in business and finance careers. This role will support program management, including but not limited to employer outreach, event planning, tactical coordination, and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serves as career adviser for a cohort of 1st – 4th year students in the undergraduate College. Uses industry and company knowledge to provide targeted, outcomes-driven guidance and support for students pursuing a career in finance and business. Identifies and sources job and internship opportunities that match student career interests. Communicates frequently with students to share opportunities and help them stay on track for success. Proactively identifies opportunities to ensure students are prepared for and receive career development opportunities. Reaches out to the employers and alumni to develop relationships and source opportunities for students ranging from job shadowing and site visits to internships, primarily for selective cohort programs. Conducts mock interviews, reviews resumes and cover letters, and coordinates other interview related programming in both individual and group settings. Develops program strategy for business and finance career readiness activities focused on interview prep, networking, application materials, and building technical finance skills, designed to prepare students for a successful career and support engagement and recruiting outcomes. Researches and develops innovative workshops, events, and activities to prepare students for a career in today's environment. Plans, designs and executes workshops and events, virtual or on-site, as relevant. Leverages virtual technology to provide innovative programs and fosters student engagement and satisfaction. Supports weekly Careers in Business communications promoting workshops, events, and job opportunities. Supports drafting strategic communications for high level donors, University leadership, and employer partners. Manages and maintains efficient methods to track student data, quantify student engagement, and report on student outcomes. Tracks student progress in securing a job or internship using Salesforce. Writes annual reports and regular program updates or presentations for program donors and university senior leadership. Provides support as necessary for data management and analytics, correspondence, and reporting to senior leadership and other constituents. Manages and administers Treks and Career Exploration Week visits to domestic and international business centers, virtual or on-site, as relevant. This includes, but is not limited to, connecting with firms and alumni, and developing the visit schedule and logistics. Conducts job search and career management related large lectures, hands‑on workshops, special events, training programs, and one‑? (more?)

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: Background working with college-aged students and/or new recent college graduates. Developing and managing an internship program. Professional experience working in a corporate or financial services firm. Background working across teams to drive outcomes quickly and efficiently. Expertise in program development, or a related area.
• Technical Skills or Knowledge: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Utilize Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other digital platform for meetings and events. Expertise in counseling, program development, or a related area. Knowledge of career development theory and strong coaching or counseling skills.

Preferred Competencies

• Outcomes-driven and action-oriented attitude.
• Multitask, meet deadlines, and work successfully and positively in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable and able to shift priorities, as needed, to ensure student outcomes and manage leadership priorities.
• Self-starter who works proactively to solve complex problems.
• Deep commitment to customer service, strong interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism when interacting with internal and external clients.
• Demonstrated success in maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Strong coaching or counseling skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; strong interpersonal, quantitative, and networking skills.
• Develop and deliver presentations; communicate to large groups as well as one‑on‑one with students, senior management, faculty, and alumni.
• Develop strong relationships with a wide variety of constituents, including employers and external partners like alumni and parents, students, faculty, staff, and senior leadership.
• Problem‑solving and reasoning, critical thinking and decision‑making skills.
• Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions

Work evening hours and weekends on an occasional basis. Travel, generally two or three times per year.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter/Statement of Interest (required)
• Three Professional References Contact Information (required)

The University of Chicago uses AI‑assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions. When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Pay Range

Pay Range $87,550.00 – $113,300.00

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.

Posting Statement

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