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The University Of Chicago

Assistant Director, Graduate Career Development

The University Of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Assistant Director, Graduate Career Development Apply remote type Hybrid locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR28490

Department

Provost UChicagoGRAD Non STEM Team

About the Department

UChicagoGRAD, a part of the Office of the Provost that supports graduate education across the University, is an innovative national model for preparing graduate students and postdocs to succeed while at UChicago and beyond. With teams focusing on admissions, fellowship advising, writing support and public speaking training, diversity initiatives, career exploration and planning, and administration, UChicagoGRAD works with campus partners to support students and postdocs at every stage of their academic careers and beyond.

Job Summary

The job assists in the design and implementation of advisory programs focused on students' career developments.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary career advisor to graduate students and recent graduate alumni from programs at the University of Chicago.

Engage in one-on-one advising that assists students with career exploration, networking, job document preparation, and negotiation.

Develop and maintain resources that help master’s students navigate their career at UChicago and beyond.

Facilitate treks, workshops, career conversations, and other professional opportunities appropriate for master’s students.

Build knowledge of career paths in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.

Send career newsletters and other communications that inform students of relevant opportunities.

Serve as a liaison between UChicagoGRAD and various master’s programs, developing relationships with campus partners.

Collaborate with employer relations specialists and engage with employers on behalf of students.

Contribute to large-scale events run by UChicagoGRAD and campus partners.

Follow up with students and graduate alumni to track progress and career outcomes.

Conduct mock interviews, review resumes and cover letters, and coordinate other interview-related programming in both individual and group settings.

Develop original content for career-related publications and assist with the editing and distribution of Career Services communications materials.

Perform other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree in student affairs or a relevant academic discipline.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

Proficiency in MS PowerPoint.

Familiarity with some of the academic, industry, nonprofit, and government career options that are common for master’s students.

Proficiency in MS Office and career services management tools.

Preferred Competencies

Strong customer service orientation.

Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Excellent event and project management skills.

Excellent collaborator with experience working in a team environment.

Excellent cultural competency and ability to interact successfully with a diverse student body.

Ability to achieve objectives with minimal direction.

Application Documents

Resume/CV (required)

Cover Letter (required)

References (required)

When applying, the document(s)

MUST

be uploaded via the

My Experience

page, in the section titled

Application Documents

of the application.

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

$59,000.00 - $75,000.00

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 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

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

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. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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