What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Graduate Career Development position at Association TRENDS?
Location : Chicago, ILJob Description : Serve as the primary career advisor to graduate students and recent graduate alumni from programs at the University of Chicago.Engage in one-on-one advising that assists students with career exploration, networking, job document preparation, and negotiation.Develop and maintain resources that help masterâs students navigate their career at UChicago and beyond.Facilitate treks, workshops, career conversations, and other professional opportunities appropriate for masterâs students.Build knowledge of career paths in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.Send career newsletters and other communications that inform students of relevant opportunities.Serve as a liaison between UChicagoGRAD and various masterâs programs, developing relationships campus partners.Collaborate with employer relations specialists and engage with employers on behalf of students.Contribute to large-scale events run by UChicagoGRAD and campus partnersFollow up with students and graduate alumni to track progress and career outcomes.Conducts mock interviews, reviews resumes and cover letters, and coordinates other interview related programming in both individual and group settings.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.Preferred QualificationsEducation : Masterâs degree in student affairs or a relevant academic discipline.Technical Skills or Knowledge : Proficiency in MS PowerPoint.Familiarity with some of the academic, industry, nonprofit, and government career options that are common for masterâs students.Proficiency in MS Office and career services management tools.Preferred CompetenciesStrong customer service orientation.Excellent oral and written communications skills.Excellent event and project management skills.Excellent collaborator with experience working in a team environment.Excellent cultural competency and ability to interact successfully with a diverse student body.Ability to achieve objectives with minimal direction.Application DocumentsResume / CV (required)Cover Letter (required)References (required)The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected 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 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form.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 : securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.#J-18808-Ljbffr
