Empowers students to find meaningful on-campus employment opportunities by sharing relevant job postings, advising students one-on-one, and connecting them with hiring departments that align with their career interests.
Oversees and tracks student orientation completion for first-time campus employees, ensuring they receive the training and support needed for success in their roles.
Engages in frequent student outreach via email, workshops, and individual meetings to help students stay on track with job applications and employment expectations.
Advises students on how to craft competitive resumes, cover letters, and job applications, equipping them with skills that extend beyond on-campus employment.
Develops and leads professional development programming focused on workplace skills, job search strategies, and career-building experiences.
Partners with campus employers to promote opportunities, create recruiting materials, and support departments in sourcing and onboarding student employees.
Maintains relationships with key campus partners, including faculty, administrative offices, and the UChicago Medical Center, to increase employment opportunities for students.
Tracks student progress and employment data using Salesforce to ensure students are accessing opportunities and to provide data-informed recommendations to leadership.
Support the Career Exploration Trek Program, assisting in the planning and execution of 30+ treks per academic year, collaborating with program managers to ensure smooth logistics.
Conducts one-on-one career advising sessions with first-year students, providing guidance on career exploration, job search strategies, and professional skill-building.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Background working with college students or career advising.
Experience in higher education.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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 minimal 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.
Skilled in writing reports and communications.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
References Contact Information (3)(required)
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