University of Chicago · 7 hours ago
Senior Director, Business Programs, Career Advancement
Illinois: Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Chicago is a prestigious institution that serves a diverse student population. They are seeking a Senior Director for Business Programs to lead and manage various career advancement initiatives, ensuring student success and effective collaboration with alumni and employers.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Designs implementation strategies for goals and priorities for student outcomes set by Executive Director and University leadership
Manages donor gifts for multiple business programs
Manages strategic planning and goal-setting for several key budgets
Sets high-level policy and strategic priorities for business programs for students and alumni
Oversees a team of expert career advisers leading specialized pre-professional programs for students seeking careers in business and entrepreneurship
Manages managers and professional staff within Career Services. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates
Develops new and current programs, such as career management programs, to support students and alumni in post-graduate planning and career pursuits
Works closely with the employer relations team to expands and enhances the University's corporate network to increase resources and employment opportunities to students
Manages and provides strategic oversight for five direct reports who oversee daily operations for their respective teams
Manages managers and professional staff within Career Services. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates
Develops new and current programs, such as on-campus recruiting events and career management programs, to support students and alumni in post-graduate planning and career pursuits
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 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
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Preferred
Master's degree or higher
Working with college-aged students and/or recent college graduates strongly preferred; developing and managing an internship program a plus
Expertise in program development, or a related area. Prior small-group program management and/or event planning experience
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Expertise in counseling, program development, or a related area
Knowledge of career development theory and strong coaching or counseling skills
Strong management and leadership qualities, including both delegate and execute, thereby leading by work and example
Self-directed, results-oriented work ethic
Deep commitment to customer service, prioritize and balance different work streams, meet deadlines, and work successfully in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated success in maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong interpersonal, quantitative, and networking skills. Develop and deliver presentations
Communicate to large groups as well as one-on-one with students, senior management, faculty, and alumni
Successful working both independently and in cross-functional teams
Strong coaching or counseling skills
Benefits
Health
Retirement
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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