Assistant Director, Careers in Business

Department

ESA Careers in Business 3

About the Department

Career Advancement serves a student population of approximately 7,000 arts and sciences undergraduate students, in addition to alumni who have graduated within the last five years. Career Advancement plays a vital role in ensuring our students' success after graduation. Career Advancement offers innovative and comprehensive career development services focusing on pre‑professional preparation, experiential education, and access to internship and full‑time opportunities.

Through career advising, programs, and comprehensive resources, Career Advancement supports undergraduate students and alumni as they develop the skills necessary to manage their career development while working with alumni and employers to provide students with meaningful opportunities.

Job Summary

UChicago Career Advancement’s Careers in Business 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 financial services institutions and other business roles. Reporting to the Office of Career Advancement, the person in this role will prepare students for a career in business through one‑on‑one advising and coaching, planning and executing programs and workshops, and supporting program administration including reporting and analytics.

This role will primarily support students who have an interest in business and finance careers. This role will support program management, including but not limited to employer outreach, event planning, tactical coordination, and student engagement.

• Serves as career adviser for a cohort of 1st‑4th year students in the undergraduate College.
• Uses industry and company knowledge to provide targeted, outcomes‑driven guidance and support for students pursuing a career in finance and business. Identifies and sources job and internship opportunities that match student career interests.
• Communicates frequently with students to share opportunities and help them stay on track for success. Proactively identifies opportunities to ensure students are prepared for and receive career development opportunities.
• Reaches out to employers and alumni to develop relationships and source opportunities for students ranging from job shadowing and site visits to internships, primarily for selective cohort programs.
• Conducts mock interviews, reviews resumes and cover letters, and coordinates other interview‑related programming in both individual and group settings.
• Develops program strategy for business and finance career readiness activities focused on interview prep, networking, application materials, and building technical finance skills, designed to prepare students for a successful career and support engagement and recruiting outcomes.
• Researches and develops innovative workshops, events, and activities to prepare students for a career in today’s environment.
• Plans, designs and executes workshops and events, virtual or on‑site, as relevant. Leverages virtual technology to provide innovative programs and fosters student engagement and satisfaction.
• Supports weekly Careers in Business communications promoting workshops, events, and job opportunities.
• Supports drafting strategic communications for high level donors, University leadership, and employer partners.
• Manages and maintains efficient methods to track student data, quantify student engagement, and report on student outcomes. Tracks student progress in securing a job or internship using Salesforce.
• Writes annual reports and regular program updates or presentations for program donors and University senior leadership.
• Provides support as necessary for data management and analytics, correspondence, and reporting to senior leadership and other constituents.
• Manages and administers Treks and Career Exploration Week visits to domestic and international business centers, virtual or on‑site, as relevant. This includes, but is not limited to, connecting with firms and alumni, and developing the visit schedule and logistics.
• Conducts job search and career management related large lectures, hands‑on…