at University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
DepartmentHarris School Professional and Career Development
About the Department
Why policy? For a better world. Why Harris Public Policy? Because when it comes to better policymaking, evidence matters. We work at the frontiers of data collection and analysis, using the latest technology and social science methods to design policies that work for society. We conduct rigorous inquiry in an environment of innovation and risk taking, fearlessly questioning the status quo. We collaborate across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, adopting new methodologies to drive better solutions. We engage with our city, our world, and our leaders every day to evaluate and test our ideas. And we lead with our passion for driving social change, knowing that passion alone does not equal impact. With passion and precision, we figure out what's best for society-and get it done. This is Harris Public Policy: Social impact, down to a science.
Job Summary
The Director, Career Readiness is a key member of the Harris School of Public Policy's Career Development Office. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Professional & Career Development, the Director of Career Readiness provides leadership to ensure Harris graduate students have the necessary strategies to explore career options and develop career decision-making skills to identify opportunities that align with their career goals.
The Director of Career Readiness will supervise the Career Readiness team, which includes oversight of departmental career coaching strategies and resources for job search objectives for full-time positions and internships.
Responsibilities
- Leads and manages day-to-day activities for 4-5 career coaches serving 1,200 full and part-time Harris Public Policy students as well as alumni.
- Coaches domestic and international students on appropriate career management and job search skills in one-on-one, small, and large group settings.
- Develop career-coaching initiatives including conceptualizing and planning seminars, and workshops on various topics (e.g. proactive job searches, interviewing techniques, career assessment, resume writing, and salary negotiations) for students.
- Create and develop educational resources, programs, and special events to support the various career sectors of the Harris School.
- Understands population needs and trends. Evaluates existing models for career coaching, programming and access to employment opportunities, e.g., campus recruiting, specialized / network-based search.
- Design and manage student communication strategies, including collecting student data on summer internships and full-time jobs
- Collaborate with the Employer Partnerships team which leads the employer outreach efforts and program planning within the private, nonprofit and government employment sectors.
- Will work closely with a number of important internal and external groups including faculty, students, employers, and alumni to achieve the goals of Career Development.
- Solicits and analyzes student feedback and evaluations and strategizes with Career Development team, student organizations, or other Harris staff, to determine program offerings and innovations.
- Keeps abreast of market trends as they relate to the job search processes around key sectors of interest to constituents.
- Oversee the management of a variety of career systems and platforms
- Manages employees by establishing annual performance goals, allocating resources, assessing annual performance, and determining individual merit, incentive and/or promotional increases.
- Develops new and current programs, such as on-campus recruiting events and career management programs, to support students and alumni in post-graduate planning and career pursuits.
- 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 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree.
Experience:
- Industry experience in one or more of the following: Consulting, Public Finance, Finance, Energy and Environmental Policy, Healthcare Policy, Housing Policy, Education Policy, International Development, International Relations, Social Enterprise, Technology and Innovation, and Social Entrepreneurship.
Preferred Competencies
- Knowledge of the job search process and understanding of the role of internships and full-time recruitment strategies of the nonprofit, government and private sectors related to public policy.
- Workshop development, presentation, coaching, and networking skills.
- Project or event management skills.
- People development, building a collaborative team environment and engaging and inspiring staff members to reach or exceed individual and team goals.
- Understanding of and appreciation for the needs and concerns of international students.
- Deep commitment to customer service, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with students and colleagues.
- Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills.
Working Conditions:
- Work, in-person, at the Keller Center in Hyde Park, Chicago.
- This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
- Evening or weekend work may be required based on student needs and recruiting activities.
- Some travel.
Application Documents:
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (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
People Manager
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
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