Assistant Director, Careers in Business

Department
 

ESA Careers in Business 2

About the Department
 

Career Advancement serves a student population of approximately 6,000 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 with a focus 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. For more information, please visit the Career Advancement website at careeradvancement.uchicago.edu. UChicago Career Advancement’s Careers in Business program builds 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 businesses. Careers in Business provides expert advising, employer connections, and career exploration and experiential learning opportunities through two selective programs, the Trott Business Program (TBP) and the Financial Markets Program (FM), and additional open advising and programming resources available to all students.

Job Summary
 

The Assistant Director, Careers in Business will support the Careers in Entrepreneurship Program on programs to provide exposure and experiential opportunities in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation, including the UChicago Young Innovators Program. Additionally, the Assistant Director, Careers in Business will utilize previous industry expertise to prepare students for a business career, providing one-on-one advising and coaching for students, plan and execute programs, workshops, and large-scale events, and support program administration including reporting and analytics.

UChicago Career Advancement’s Careers in Business program builds 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 businesses. Careers in Business provides expert advising, employer connections, and career exploration and experiential learning opportunities through two selective programs, the Trott Business Program (TBP) and the Financial Markets Program (FM). Additional open advising and programming resources are available to all students.

Responsibilities

• Supports UChicago’s Young Innovators Program, which empowers high achieving students for academic and career success in STEM innovation through experiential learning opportunities, mentorship from industry leaders, and a network of entrepreneurial peers.
• Advises Trott Business Program students and additional business-focused students, providing coaching on career exploration and strategies to attain meaningful internships, full-time roles, and graduate school opportunities. Uses industry and company knowledge to provide targeted, outcomes-driven guidance and support.
• Provides general career counseling to assigned 1st-year students, including assisting students with professional resumes, general career guidance and industry exploration discussions, and strategies to secure summer plans.
• Plans, designs and executes workshops and employer site visits, 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.
• Manages and administers treks to domestic and international business centers, virtual or on-site, as relevant.  This includes, but not limited to, connecting with firms and alumni, and developing the trek schedule and logistics.
• Manages and maintains efficient methods to track student data, quantify student engagement, and report on student outcomes.
• Provides support as necessary for data management and analytics, correspondence, and reporting to senior leadership and other constituents. Creates presentations and executes additional projects as assigned.
• Collaborates with the Employer Relations and Development portfolio managers to develop relationships with employers that lead to on-campus recruiting for both internships and full-time opportunities.
• Advises and counsels students concerning employment opportunities and careers by acting as a liaison between students and prospective employers.
• Conducts mock interviews, reviews resumes and cover letters, and coordinates other interview related programming in both individual and group settings.