Assistant Director, Student Case Management
The University of Chicago

Department

ESA Deputy Director - Direct Reports

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.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Office of Career Advancement, the Assistant Director of Student Case Management will help undergraduate students secure strong career outcomes during their time in the College and after graduation. This position will have a particular focus on supporting students from low-income backgrounds and those who are the first in their family to go to college.

Key responsibilities will include frequent communication with students, 1:1 career advising, tracking student progress to securing job and internship placements, planning career development programming, and maintaining relationships with employers in students' areas of interest.

Responsibilities

• With a moderate level of guidance and direction, oversees case management for an assigned cohort of undergraduate students, including first-generation students and students from low-income families.
• Manages advising and professional development programming for the Trott Emerging Business Leaders program, an immersive one-year program for new first-year students who are ambitious about careers in business. This program includes many students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds.
• Identifies and sources job and internship opportunities that match students' career interests and that will provide a strong return on their investment in a college education.
• Communicates frequently with students to share opportunities and help them stay on track for success.
• Tracks student progress to securing a job or internship placement using Salesforce.
• Provides individualized career advising.
• Assists students with preparing resumes, cover letters, and other application materials for jobs and internships.
• Plans professional development events on relevant topics (e.g., job interviews, resume writing).
• Reaches out to employers inviting them to hire students.
• Builds strong relationships with colleagues in partner offices such as Academic Advising, College Admissions, and Financial Aid.
• Creates frequent 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) MUSTbe 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

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Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

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