MBA Career Management Lead & Coach

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business seeks an Associate Director of Career Management to support 1,300+ full-time MBA students from Harper Center. This role coaches individuals and small groups, develops career programming, and collaborates with student groups and employers to enhance recruiting efforts.

Responsibilities include delivering career education, analyzing job-search markets, and leading initiatives with cross-functional Booth teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 5–7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Strong coaching or counseling skills and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coach domestic and international full‑time MBA students in career management and job search.
• Develop and deliver career management programming, including lectures, workshops, seminars, and events.
• Partner with student organizations and employers to support recruiting needs.
• Lead special projects and initiatives to address MBA career needs and trends.

Skills

Coaching skills

Communication

Strategic planning

Project management

Analytical

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business seeks an Associate Director of Career Management to support 1,300+ full-time MBA students from Harper Center. This role coaches individuals and small groups, develops career programming, and collaborates with student groups and employers to enhance recruiting efforts.

Responsibilities include delivering career education, analyzing job-search markets, and leading initiatives with cross-functional Booth teams.