Assistant Director, Careers in Business

UChicago Career Advancement’s programs build on the world-class UChicago liberal arts foundation to give students a competitive edge in their professional development and recruiting in a wide range of roles. As a new role funded by philanthropy, this role will primarily support students who have an interest in business and finance careers. The person in this role will prepare students for professional success through employer outreach, one-on-one advising and coaching, planning and executing programs and workshops, and supporting program administration including reporting and analytics.

• Manage end‑to‑end programs, workshops, and career events that prepare students for competitive internships and full‑time roles.
• Serve as a proactive adviser to 1st–4th year students, offering targeted coaching grounded in industry insights.
• Build and expand relationships with employers, alumni, and partners across the public and private sectors.
• Lead outreach to source opportunities—from job shadowing and site visits to internships and full‑time roles and match students with opportunities through proactive student portfolio management.
• Coordinate communications, program logistics, and stakeholder engagement to deliver a seamless student experience.
• Track student progress and outcomes using Salesforce and leverage data to inform program strategy.
• Support career treks, Career Exploration Week, and other high‑impact experiential learning initiatives.

• A self‑starter who thrives in fast‑moving environments and takes initiative without waiting for direction.
• A strong communicator who builds trust with students, employers, alumni, and internal partners.
• Someone comfortable juggling multiple projects while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• A relationship‑builder who enjoys outreach, partnership development, and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• A creative, adaptable problem‑solver committed to student success and program excellence.