Assistant Director, Career Development Office

Department

About the Department

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Advises and counsels students concerning employment opportunities and careers by acting as a liaison between students and prospective employers - Topics include career exploration within the quant finance field, job search strategies, resumes and cover letters, networking and professional development, interview skills, salary negotiation, etc.

• Conducts mock interviews, reviews resumes and cover letters, and coordinates other interview related programming in both individual and group settings.

• Supports employer and alumni relations including coordinating outreach for career engagement opportunities with students.

• Collaborates with CDO Director to engage new and existing industry partners for the quarterly Project Lab course; coordinates quarterly info sessions and works with Project Lab instructor to support student, advisor, and company communications throughout each quarter.

• Provides planning and logistical management for career events, including employer, alumni, and student-focused events.

• Collaborates with campus partners to identify broader partnership opportunities for career support services and best practices.

• Completes data tracking and reporting, including on Canvas, FinMath Connect, and related external tools/systems used to track student/alumni/employer activities.

• Communicates and distributes information about events, and job/career opportunities to students and alumni on a weekly and ad hoc basis.

• Sources appropriate career opportunities from various job boards and company websites on a weekly basis.

• Leads or participates in special projects as assigned by CDO Director.

• 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.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Work Experience:

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Career Services, Student Affairs, Advising, Human Resources or a related field.

• Experience with graduate-level and/or international students.

• Previous experience in event planning and execution.

• Previous customer service or sales experience.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, etc.

• Experience with client management software such as Symplicity, Salesforce, Handshake.

Preferred Competencies

• Superb interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in maintaining strong collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies.

• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task on frequent and changing demands while meeting deadlines.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with a high degree of professionalism.

• Advising/coaching/counseling skills in individual and group settings.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to learn new technologies and skills.

• Commitment to excellent customer service, including tact, discretion, and proper judgement as necessary.

• Knowledge of mid to large-scale event coordination.

• Willingness to back-up partner offices on special projects as assigned.

• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.

• Innovative, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover letter (required)

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Pay Range

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Benefits Eligible

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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