Business and Finance Careers Program Manager

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Chicago and UChicago Career Advancement invite applications for a role to support students pursuing finance, business and related pathways. This new position funds philanthropic initiatives and focuses on advising 1st–4th year students, building employer and alumni relationships, and coordinating hands-on experiences.

The role requires a proactive self-starter with excellent communication and multitasking abilities, dedicated to delivering high-quality student outcomes and program

Formación

• A self-starter who thrives in fast-moving environments and takes initiative.
• A strong communicator who can build trust with students, employers, alumni, and partners.
• Excellent multitasking with strong attention to detail.
• Relationship-building and outreach with diverse stakeholders.
• Creative, adaptable problem-solving with focus on student success.

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end programs, workshops, and career events for internships and full-time roles.
• Advise 1st–4th year students with targeted coaching grounded in industry insights.
• Expand relationships with employers, alumni, and partners across sectors.
• Source opportunities through outreach and match students with openings via portfolio management.
• Coordinate communications, logistics, and stakeholder engagement for a seamless experience.
• Track student progress using Salesforce and inform program strategy with data.
• Support career treks and exploration weeks and other experiential learning initiatives.

Conocimientos

Self-starter

Strong communicator

Attention to detail

Relationship builder

Creative problem-solver

Descripción del empleo

UChicago Career Advancement’s 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 roles. As a new role funded by philanthropy, this role will primarily support students who have an interest in finance, business, and other career pathways.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage end‑to‑end programs, workshops, and career events that prepare students for competitive internships and full‑time roles.
• Serve as a proactive adviser to 1st–4th year students, offering targeted coaching grounded in industry insights.
• Build and expand relationships with employers, alumni, and partners across the public and private sectors.
• Lead outreach to source opportunities—from job shadowing and site visits to internships and full‑time roles and match students with opportunities through proactive student portfolio management.
• Coordinate communications, program logistics, and stakeholder engagement to deliver a seamless student experience.
• Track student progress and outcomes using Salesforce and leverage data to inform program strategy.
• Support career treks, Career Exploration Week, and other high‑impact experiential learning initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

• A self‑starter who thrives in fast‑moving environments and takes initiative without waiting for direction.
• A strong communicator who builds trust with students, employers, alumni, and internal partners.
• Someone comfortable juggling multiple projects while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• A relationship‑builder who enjoys outreach, partnership development, and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• A creative, adaptable problem‑solver committed to student success and program excellence.

Finance or related business professional experience STRONGLY preferred.