Assistant Director, Graduate Career Development
The University of Chicago

Department

Provost UChicagoGRAD Experiential Learning

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. UChicagoGRAD functions as a one-stop shop for graduate students and postdocs to access resources that support timely degree completion and to enhance professional preparation that helps them translate their degrees into a variety of careers. UChicagoGRAD works with academic departments and divisions as well as campus-wide offices to develop and implement outreach, recruitment, and yield efforts; graduate and postdoc-focused programs, workshops, and events; training and support tailored to UChicago graduate students and postdocs; and administrative practices and policies in support of graduate education.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Experiential Education and Outreach, the Assistant Director of Programming and Outreach will play a key role in supporting the career development of master's students from all divisions at the University of Chicago. The AD will develop and execute a variety of professional development programing, including career fairs, employer information sessions, skill-building workshops, and alumni engagement events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate skill-building and experiential learning programs that prepare graduate students for interactions with employers and alumni.
  
• Use knowledge of pedagogical tools and program facilitation best practices to help students achieve goals.
  
• Create and administer alumni mentorship program in support of graduate students' career development.
  
• Contribute to the conceptualization and planning of large-scale events serving master's students, including career fairs and career exploration conferences.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and alumni.
  
• Plan employer site visits (treks) and other tailored employer engagement opportunities.
  
• Support the tracking and sharing of program outcomes via data collection and reporting.
  
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with other team members and campus partners.
  
• Contribute to other team-wide initiatives in support of graduate students' professional development.
  
• Develops original content for career related publications and assists with the editing and distribution of Career Services communications materials.
  
• Provides guidance and training to student career counselor interns.
  
• Performs other related work as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree strongly preferred.
  

Experience:

• Experience in higher education or in a student-service setting.
  
• Experience with program development.
  
• Experience managing relationships.
  

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of presentation tools, including Microsoft PowerPoint.
  
• Knowledge of basic data analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel.
  
• Knowledge of basic design platforms, including Canva.
  
• Knowledge of CRM platforms and/or CSM.
  

Preferred Competencies

• Understands and can apply appropriate pedagogical tools to create skill-building workshops and other presentations (in-person and/or virtual).
  
• Creates presentation slides that follow best design and content practices.
  
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
  
• Manages projects effectively and with attention to detail.
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
• Cover Letter (required)
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Student Affairs & Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

Yes

Posting Statement

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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.

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