University of Chicago · 1 month ago
Assistant Director, Graduate Career Development
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$59K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Chicago is an innovative institution supporting graduate education through UChicagoGRAD. The Assistant Director of Graduate Career Development will design and implement advisory programs focused on students' career development while serving as the primary career advisor to graduate students and alumni.
Higher Education
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 students navigate their career at UChicago and beyond
Facilitate workshops, career conversations, and other professional opportunities appropriate for graduate students
Build knowledge of career paths in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government
Build knowledge of PhD program application processes across disciplines
Send career newsletters and other communications that inform students of relevant opportunities
Serve as a liaison between UChicagoGRAD and graduate programs, developing relationships campus partners
Contribute to large-scale events run by UChicagoGRAD and campus partners
Follow up with students and graduate alumni to track progress and career outcomes
Conducts mock interviews, reviews resumes and cover letters, and coordinates other interview related programming in both individual and group settings
Develops original content for career related publications and assists with the editing and distribution of Career Services communications materials
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
References (required)
Preferred
Master's degree in student affairs or a relevant academic discipline
Experience advising/coaching/mentoring students in a one-on-one setting
Proficiency with MS Office, graphic design programs, and career services management tools
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
Familiarity with some of the academic, industry, nonprofit, and government career options that are common for UChicago graduate students
Benefits
Health, retirement, and paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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