University of Chicago

University of Chicago

Associate Director, Careers and Student Life

Chicago, IL, USA · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$68k-$78kDetected 1 day ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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Files H-1B transfers

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About the role

  • Simultaneously, the Associate Director provides independent career coaching to early-career students navigating career exploration and the job search.
  • This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization.

Responsibilities

  • Partners with the Senior Associate Director, Careers to proactively identify, target, and develop new employer relationships across industries relevant to MiM and MiF students, with particular attention to underpenetrated sectors and geographies.
  • Manages and grows an assigned portfolio of employer accounts, maintaining regular contact, understanding hiring needs, and building recruiting plans that connect companies to the right students.
  • Gathers and shares market intelligence with the Careers SME, fellow coaches, and program leadership, and maintains accurate, up-to-date records in the team's CRM and career management platforms.
  • Maintains CRM and career management platforms with the Careers SME and produces regular pipeline and activity reports.
  • Develops students' networking skills and confidence, and prepares them for interviews across behavioral, case, and technical formats, through mock interviews and targeted feedback.
  • Identifies students who may need additional coaching support, proactively following up and connecting them to appropriate resources.
  • Designs programs and interactive workshops to be delivered through the program, providing guidance and resources to students' recruiting journeys.
  • Manages scheduling and logistics for workshops and mock interview programs.
  • Serves as a key partner to students, including the Student Community Council, supporting programming that builds community and belonging.
  • Designs and helps execute student engagement initiatives, including social events, community-building activities, and program traditions.

Requirements

  • Familiarity in career services, employer relations, talent acquisition, recruiting, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in employer outreach, business development, or relationship management.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree.

Skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CRM and career management platforms, such as Handshake, Salesforce, or equivalent.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
  • Work flexible hours, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends as events and recruiting activity demand.
  • Resume/CV (required)
  • Cover Letter (required)
  • Technical Skills or Knowledge:

Compensation

  • $68,000.00 - $78,000.00 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.
  • 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.

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.
  • Coaches students on effectively positioning their graduate education and prior experience, including resumes, LinkedIn, and professional narrative.

Company info

  • As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture.

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.
  • Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization.
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