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3 weeks ago
The University of Chicago is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Career Services in the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). This role will play a critical part in developing and implementing a comprehensive career placement strategy for each Masters program, working closely with program leadership and serving as the chief Divisional liaison for the Masters and other programs important to campus partners.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement a comprehensive career placement strategy for each Masters program, working with program leadership and serving as the chief Divisional liaison for the Masters and other programs important to campus partners.
- Evaluate staffing and resource gaps and design recommendations for career services and employer relations growth to divisional leadership.
- Provide leadership and vision as the composition of each program continues to grow and evolve, developing new strategies to support the student population that is growing in size with both domestic and international students.
- Lead and convene career services and employer relations staff within the BSD's programs to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with the OME's goals.
- Manage the career placement aspirations for each Masters and other educational programs, tailoring workshops, alumni mentors, internship opportunities, and career exploration events to feature emergent student interests, and prepare students for career alternatives that are vital for each program's ability to recruit talented students to the University.
- Track and analyze the effectiveness of career service events and workshops, developing metrics to shape future planning, and operational budgets, as well as improve internship opportunities, job placement outcomes, and student satisfaction.
- Produce annual career placement reports for each program, detailing the number of students who were successful in landing career-track positions within six months of graduation.
- Analyze the competitive landscape of programs at other institutions to develop strategies to enhance the career development opportunities and employer relations.
- Expand and enhance the University's corporate network through marketing and outreach strategies and meetings with employers and alumni to increase resources and employment opportunities to students.
- Conduct complex career management related large lectures, hands-on workshops, special events, training programs, and one-on-one career coaching sessions, acting as the lead resource for, and direct students to, other career resources as needed.
- Potential to hire, manage, mentor, and supervise junior career service staff and a number of occasional student workers pending performance and office needs.
- Assist OME leadership in all important aspects, as a key member of our core leadership team.
- Advise and counsel students concerning employment opportunities and careers by acting as a liaison between students and prospective employers.
- Develop original content for career-related publications and assist with the editing and distribution of Career Services communications materials.
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field and 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include a graduate degree, at least three years of work experience in a similar job discipline, with increasing responsibility for strategic planning, prior experience in advising, communications and outreach, event planning, and recruitment, and prior exposure to the biological sciences, biomedical sciences, clinical research, or public health.
Working ConditionsThis position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement if desired, with some in-office presence required.
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