Assistant Director, Careers in Business, Digital Assets Program

Department

ESA Careers in Business 2

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. For more information, please visit the Career Advancement website at careeradvancement.uchicago.edu.

Job Summary

This role independently develops and implements advisory programs focused on students' career developments. This position independently develops and implements advisory programs focused on students' career developments.

Responsibilities

• Serves as career adviser for a cohort of 1st – 4th year students in the undergraduate College, primarily students interested in business and finance, as well as economics majors and other business-focused students and students that are selected for inclusion in the restructuring finance focused cohort. Engages in proactive communication and engagement to support career development and success in securing internships and full-time jobs.
• 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. 
• Conducts mock interviews including finance technical 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.
• 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.
• Researches and develops innovative workshops, events, and activities to prepare students for a career in today's environment.
• 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.
• Applies personal experience and expertise to provide relevant advice to students through these activities. 
• Conducts job search and career management related large lectures, hands-on workshops, special events, training programs, and one-on-one career coaching sessions. Acts as a resource for and directs students to other career resources as needed.
• Analyzes markets and trends as they relate to job searches. Assesses student feedback and evaluations and collaborates with other career services staff members, student organizations, or other staff to determine program offerings and innovations.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills devel