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    Assistant Director, Student Employment - Chicago, United States - University of Chicago

    University of Chicago
    University of Chicago Chicago, United States

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Department

    ESA Student Employment

    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

    Job Summary

    Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Office of Career Advancement, the Assistant Director of Student Employment will help undergraduate students secure strong career outcomes by supporting their experiences with on-campus employment during their time in the College. This position will also support campus departments hiring undergraduate students and ensure all undergraduates hired complete onboarding and orientation.

    Key responsibilities will include frequent communication with students, 1:1 career advising, tracking student orientation compliance, planning career development programming for students, creating resources for campus employers and maintaining relationships with on-campus employers in students' areas of interest.

    Responsibilities

  • Oversees orientation required of all first-time campus employees. Tracks student completion, keeps materials up-to-date, and communicates with participants.
  • Identifies and sources on-campus employment opportunities that match students' career interests.
  • Communicates frequently with students to share on-campus opportunities and help them stay on track for success.
  • Tracks student progress in securing on-campus employment opportunities using Salesforce.
  • Provides individualized career advising to students seeking on-campus employment opportunities.
  • Assists students with preparing resumes, cover letters, and other application materials.
  • Supports campus departments hiring students by publicizing opportunities and creating sample job descriptions and other recruiting materials.
  • Plans professional development events on relevant topics, such as job interviews, resume writing, etc.
  • Reaches out to campus departments inviting them to hire students.
  • Builds strong relationships with colleagues in partner offices across UChicago and the Medical Center.
  • With a moderate level of guidance and direction, creates reports on student progress and outcomes for departmental and University leadership.
  • 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:

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

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    Work Experience:

    Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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    Certifications:

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    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience:

  • Background working with college students or career advising.
  • Experience in higher education.

    • Preferred Competencies

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Meet metrics and create action plans to hit specific targets.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • High level of professionalism, diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Work effectively and collegially with little supervision or as a member of a team.
  • Manage interpersonal relationships and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with many constituents including staff, faculty, students, employers, and members of the community-at-large.
  • Project management skills.
  • Experience writing reports and communications.

    • Application Documents

  • Resume/CV (required)
  • Cover Letter (required)
  • References Contact Information (3)(required)

    • When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

    Job Family

    Student Affairs & Services

    Role Impact

    Individual Contributor

    FLSA Status

    Exempt

    Pay Frequency

    Monthly

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    37.5

    Benefits Eligible

    Yes

    Drug Test Required

    No

    Health Screen Required

    No

    Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

    No

    Posting Statement

    The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, 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.

    Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

    We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

    All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

    The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

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