Assistant Director, Career Services - JR27368-3800 - The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
About the Job
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BSD OME - Office of Master's Education
About the Department
The Office of Master's Education (OME) is the home of academic and
professional training within the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). The
OME was established in 2019 to provide graduate training that helps
students become more competitive for careers in healthcare and the
biological sciences, with a primary focus on Master's degrees,
Certificates, and non-credit educational offerings. Our mission is to
develop and implement high-impact graduate-level educational programs
that leverage the expertise of the BSD, create and improve career
outcomes for students, and align with the strategic initiatives of
clinical and basic science departments. Currently the OME oversees four
BSD Masters programs: MS in Public Health Sciences for Clinical
Professionals, Master of Public Health, MS in Precision Health, and MS
in Biomedical Sciences, with growth plans for new additional degree
programs in the next five years.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Career Services will serve as an integral
member of the BSD Office of Masters Education (OME) with the main
responsibility of providing professionally-oriented masters students
with the essential tools and resources to better prepare and position
themselves for success in the pursuit of their career goals. Leveraging
expertise in employer relations and career advising, the successful
candidate will develop a strategic vision for career services and lead
master's program staff across the division in accomplishing that
vision. In addition, the Assistant Director of Career Services will
provide mentorship and resources to students interested in academic
career paths (e.g. doctoral programs, medical school, etc.). The
Assistant Director of Career Services will work closely with other
career services personnel embedded in Divisional programs, as well as
additional allied campus partners in the Biological Sciences Division,
UChicago GRAD, and Career Advancement Offices. This position is eligible
for a flexible work arrangement if desired, with some in-office presence
required.
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements a comprehensive career placement strategy
for each Masters program (Masters, certificate, and non-credit
offerings), working with each programs' leadership, and serving as
the chief Divisional liaison for the Masters and other programs
important to campus partners like UChicagoGrad and MyChoice.
- Evaluates staffing and resource gaps and designs recommendations for
career services and employer relations growth to divisional
leadership.
- Provides leadership and vision as the composition of each program
continues to grow and evolve. Develops new strategies to support the
student population that is growing in size with both domestic and
international students.
- Leads and convenes career services and employer relations staff
within the BSD's programs to foster collaboration and ensure
alignment with the OME's goals.
- Manages 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.
- Tracks and analyzes 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.
- Produces 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.
- Analyzes the competitive landscape of programs at other institutions
to develop strategies to enhance the career development
opportunities and employer relations.
- Expands and enhances the University's corporate network through
marketing and outreach strategies and meetings with employers and
alumni to increase resources and employment opportunities to
students.
- Conducts complex career management related large lectures, hands-on
workshops, special events, training programs, and one-on-one career
coaching sessions. Acts 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.
- Assists OME leadership in all important aspects, as a key member of
our core leadership team.
- Advises and counsels students concerning employment opportunities
and careers by acting as a liaison between students and prospective
employers.
- Develops original content for career related publications and
assists with the editing and distribution of Career Services
communications materials.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12422663 Department
BSD OME - Office of Master's Education
About the Department
The Office of Master's Education (OME) is the home of academic and
professional training within the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). The
OME was established in 2019 to provide graduate training that helps
students become more competitive for careers in healthcare and the
biological sciences, with a primary focus on Master's degrees,
Certificates, and non-credit educational offerings. Our mission is to
develop and implement high-impact graduate-level educational programs
that leverage the expertise of the BSD, create and improve career
outcomes for students, and align with the strategic initiatives of
clinical and basic science departments. Currently the OME oversees four
BSD Masters programs: MS in Public Health Sciences for Clinical
Professionals, Master of Public Health, MS in Precision Health, and MS
in Biomedical Sciences, with growth plans for new additional degree
programs in the next five years.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Career Services will serve as an integral
member of the BSD Office of Masters Education (OME) with the main
responsibility of providing professionally-oriented masters students
with the essential tools and resources to better prepare and position
themselves for success in the pursuit of their career goals. Leveraging
expertise in employer relations and career advising, the successful
candidate will develop a strategic vision for career services and lead
master's program staff across the division in accomplishing that
vision. In addition, the Assistant Director of Career Services will
provide mentorship and resources to students interested in academic
career paths (e.g. doctoral programs, medical school, etc.). The
Assistant Director of Career Services will work closely with other
career services personnel embedded in Divisional programs, as well as
additional allied campus partners in the Biological Sciences Division,
UChicago GRAD, and Career Advancement Offices. This position is eligible
for a flexible work arrangement if desired, with some in-office presence
required.
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements a comprehensive career placement strategy
for each Masters program (Masters, certificate, and non-credit
offerings), working with each programs' leadership, and serving as
the chief Divisional liaison for the Masters and other programs
important to campus partners like UChicagoGrad and MyChoice.
- Evaluates staffing and resource gaps and designs recommendations for
career services and employer relations growth to divisional
leadership.
- Provides leadership and vision as the composition of each program
continues to grow and evolve. Develops new strategies to support the
student population that is growing in size with both domestic and
international students.
- Leads and convenes career services and employer relations staff
within the BSD's programs to foster collaboration and ensure
alignment with the OME's goals.
- Manages 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.
- Tracks and analyzes 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.
- Produces 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.
- Analyzes the competitive landscape of programs at other institutions
to develop strategies to enhance the career development
opportunities and employer relations.
- Expands and enhances the University's corporate network through
marketing and outreach strategies and meetings with employers and
alumni to increase resources and employment opportunities to
students.
- Conducts complex career management related large lectures, hands-on
workshops, special events, training programs, and one-on-one career
coaching sessions. Acts 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.
- Assists OME leadership in all important aspects, as a key member of
our core leadership team.
- Advises and counsels students concerning employment opportunities
and careers by acting as a liaison between students and prospective
employers.
- Develops original content for career related publications and
assists with the editing and distribution of Career Services
communications materials.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Source : The University of Chicago