The University of Chicago
Assistant Director, Career Development Office
The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
DepartmentPSD Financial Mathematics Staff
About the DepartmentThe Financial Mathematics Program (FinMath) is a professional graduate program within the Department of Mathematics at The University of Chicago. As a pioneer in the field of quantitative finance, we have had the honor of shaping some of the brightest minds in the financial industry today. Bringing together top-performing students from around the world and highly accomplished faculty, FinMath prepares students for success in a variety of careers in quantitative finance. The FinMath Career Development Office serves students and alumni of the program by providing essential tools and resources to better prepare and position themselves in pursuing their professional career paths.
Job SummaryReporting to the Career Development Office (CDO) Director, the Assistant Director works with the CDO team to prepare graduate students in the Financial Mathematics Program (FinMath) for securing internships and full-time employment. The Assistant Director provides key career event planning and execution support, provides one-on-one and group advising support for students, and facilitates career programming including classroom and virtual workshops, practice labs, special events and panels. Plays a key role to coordinate and plan events in support of alumni and employer relations.
Responsibilities
Advises and counsels students concerning employment opportunities and careers by acting as a liaison between students and prospective employers - Topics include career exploration within the quant finance field, job search strategies, resumes and cover letters, networking and professional development, interview skills, salary negotiation, etc.
Conducts mock interviews, reviews resumes and cover letters, and coordinates other interview related programming in both individual and group settings.
Supports employer and alumni relations including coordinating outreach for career engagement opportunities with students.
Provides planning and logistical management for career events, including employer, alumni, and student-focused events.
Collaborates with campus partners to identify broader partnership opportunities for career support services and best practices.
Completes data tracking and reporting, including on Canvas, FinMath Connect, and related external tools/systems used to track student/alumni/employer activities.
Communicates and distributes information about events, and job/career opportunities to students and alumni on a weekly and ad hoc basis.
Sources appropriate career opportunities from various job boards and company websites on a weekly basis.
Leads or participates in special projects as assigned by CDO Director.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum QualificationsEducation:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred QualificationsEducation:
Bachelor's degree.
Career Services, Student Affairs, Advising, Human Resources or a related field.
Experience with graduate-level and/or international students.
Previous experience in event planning and execution.
Previous customer service or sales experience.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
Proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, etc.
Experience with client management software such as Symplicity, Salesforce, Handshake.
Preferred Competencies
Superb interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in maintaining strong collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies.
Organizational skills and ability to multi-task on frequent and changing demands while meeting deadlines.
Strong oral and written communication skills with a high degree of professionalism.
Advising/coaching/counseling skills in individual and group settings.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, as well as within a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to learn new technologies and skills.
Commitment to excellent customer service, including tact, discretion, and proper judgement as necessary.
Knowledge of mid to large-scale event coordination.
Willingness to back-up partner offices on special projects as assigned.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Innovative, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job FamilyStudent Affairs & Services
Role ImpactIndividual Contributor
FLSA StatusExempt
Pay FrequencyMonthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours37.5
Benefits EligibleYes
Drug Test RequiredNo
Health Screen RequiredNo
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo
Posting StatementThe 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.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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About the DepartmentThe Financial Mathematics Program (FinMath) is a professional graduate program within the Department of Mathematics at The University of Chicago. As a pioneer in the field of quantitative finance, we have had the honor of shaping some of the brightest minds in the financial industry today. Bringing together top-performing students from around the world and highly accomplished faculty, FinMath prepares students for success in a variety of careers in quantitative finance. The FinMath Career Development Office serves students and alumni of the program by providing essential tools and resources to better prepare and position themselves in pursuing their professional career paths.
Job SummaryReporting to the Career Development Office (CDO) Director, the Assistant Director works with the CDO team to prepare graduate students in the Financial Mathematics Program (FinMath) for securing internships and full-time employment. The Assistant Director provides key career event planning and execution support, provides one-on-one and group advising support for students, and facilitates career programming including classroom and virtual workshops, practice labs, special events and panels. Plays a key role to coordinate and plan events in support of alumni and employer relations.
Responsibilities
Advises and counsels students concerning employment opportunities and careers by acting as a liaison between students and prospective employers - Topics include career exploration within the quant finance field, job search strategies, resumes and cover letters, networking and professional development, interview skills, salary negotiation, etc.
Conducts mock interviews, reviews resumes and cover letters, and coordinates other interview related programming in both individual and group settings.
Supports employer and alumni relations including coordinating outreach for career engagement opportunities with students.
Provides planning and logistical management for career events, including employer, alumni, and student-focused events.
Collaborates with campus partners to identify broader partnership opportunities for career support services and best practices.
Completes data tracking and reporting, including on Canvas, FinMath Connect, and related external tools/systems used to track student/alumni/employer activities.
Communicates and distributes information about events, and job/career opportunities to students and alumni on a weekly and ad hoc basis.
Sources appropriate career opportunities from various job boards and company websites on a weekly basis.
Leads or participates in special projects as assigned by CDO Director.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum QualificationsEducation:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred QualificationsEducation:
Bachelor's degree.
Career Services, Student Affairs, Advising, Human Resources or a related field.
Experience with graduate-level and/or international students.
Previous experience in event planning and execution.
Previous customer service or sales experience.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
Proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, etc.
Experience with client management software such as Symplicity, Salesforce, Handshake.
Preferred Competencies
Superb interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in maintaining strong collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies.
Organizational skills and ability to multi-task on frequent and changing demands while meeting deadlines.
Strong oral and written communication skills with a high degree of professionalism.
Advising/coaching/counseling skills in individual and group settings.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, as well as within a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to learn new technologies and skills.
Commitment to excellent customer service, including tact, discretion, and proper judgement as necessary.
Knowledge of mid to large-scale event coordination.
Willingness to back-up partner offices on special projects as assigned.
Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Innovative, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job FamilyStudent Affairs & Services
Role ImpactIndividual Contributor
FLSA StatusExempt
Pay FrequencyMonthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours37.5
Benefits EligibleYes
Drug Test RequiredNo
Health Screen RequiredNo
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo
Posting StatementThe 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.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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