What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development - Gies College of Business position at illinois?
Duties & Responsibilities
- Student Programming Services
· Design, develop and implement career programming in the classroom and through workshops, conferences, and programs
· Work collaboratively with student affairs professionals and faculty to develop, promote, manage, and programs to support students’ career and professional development
· Build and maintain relationships with faculty, student affairs professionals and staff to enhance cohesiveness of career development delivery to students
· Manage, promote and administer student programs utilizing online education platforms
· Train students on use of career platforms, including Handshake and Gies Groups via individual and group sessions as well as classroom settings
· Stay up-to-date on current industry trends as well as hiring and job search best practices for business industry roles
· Develop, update, maintain and distribute to students print and electronic information on industry and career paths
· Partner with corporate engagement to identify potential career opportunities and to enhance student interactions with employers
· Participate in admissions and recruitment events - Student Advising
· Advise students on career planning in one-on-one and group settings
· Conduct resume critiques, practice interviews and general career development advising
· Communicate career-related information to students, including open full-time and internship positions and opportunities for leadership, employer engagement, and career exploration
· Coach students to connect with alumni and other professionals currently employed in their target industry
· Support students in developing career goals for both US and home country job search
· Support international students through knowledge of the H1B Visa process, international employer recruiting activities, and international career management
· Maintain contact with alumni to share career information with current students
· Support the collection of student internship and Illini Success data
· Perform other duties as assigned