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Uchicago

Director, Career Development Systems, Data, and Operations

Chicago, IL, USA · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
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About the role

  • As a key member of the Harris School of Public Policy's Career Development Office, the Director, Career Development Systems, Data, and Operations is responsible for systems administration, vendor and data management, event logistics, student communications.
  • The Director ensures operational excellence, accurate reporting, and seamless student experiences across career service functions (career coaching and employer partnerships).
  • This role reports to the Associate Dean of Career Services and will have two reports.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and maintain all career services technology platforms, including career management systems (e.g., HarrisLink, VMock, DevEx), student databases (Salesforce), and be the primary CDO team lead for other shared school resources (HubSpot, JotForm, Monday.com, Slate, etc.), websites, and other digital.
  • Lead the team's AI adoption and operating policy, including AI tools for students, employers, and communications, coordination of an AI user group, and development of AI-enabled tools and presentations.
  • Own and manage relationships with external vendors and service providers related to career services platforms, events, and workshops.
  • Ensures coordination of operational systems, data, and event logistics to support the collaborative efforts between the career coaching team and employer partnerships team, maximizing student access to opportunities and resources.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive communications plans for students regarding career services events, initiatives, resources, and opportunities. Oversee and manage schedule of students communications and identify opportunities for automation.
  • Support the employer partnerships team in streamlining communications to employers and alumni, including seeking opportunities for automation.
  • Develop and manage process to maintain accurate alumni career information to be made available to staff using Harris Salesforce.
  • Conducts complex job search and career management related large lectures, hands-on workshops, special events, training programs, and one-on-one career coaching sessions. Acts as a lead resource for and directs students to other career resources as needed.
  • Analyzes markets and trends as they relate to job searches. Assesses student feedback and evaluations and collaborates with other career services staff members, student organizations, or other staff to determine program offerings and innovations.
  • Works independently to write timely and effective articles about career management topics for a variety of student publications. Conceptualizes, develops, and delivers career management programming and published materials.

Requirements

  • include a college or university degree in related field.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Demonstrated expertise in system administration and data analysis, including familiarity with relevant platforms (e.g., Symplicity, VMock, MS Office Suite, Salesforce).
  • Experience with vendor management and event logistics.
  • and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Competencies

Skills

  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation

  • $104,500.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
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Benefits

  • Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
  • Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Company info

  • Researches organizations that are hiring and partners with a wide variety of employers to ensure recruitment strategies meet their needs. Maintains contact with a portfolio of employers to serve as their dedicated Career Advancement liaison.

Equal opportunity

  • Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
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