Assistant Director for Career Advising Advanced Level Students and Alumni Career Services

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 23, 2025
Assistant Director for Career Advising Advanced Level Students and Alumni Career Services Assistant Director for Career Advising - Advanced Level Students and Alumni - Career Services Hiring Department: UIC Career Services Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1031611 Posting Close Date: April 16, 2025 The budgeted salary range for the position is $58,000 to $65,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for career advising and programming for UIC students, with a special focus on graduating seniors, graduate students, and alumni seeking services. Primary responsibilities include providing career development education and resources in various formats, including individual sessions, workshops, panels, and programs. Duties & Responsibilities Provide in-person, virtual, and phone individual career advising to current students, alumni, and incoming students with a focus on assessment of career development goals, values, interests, skills, graduate school, and job search process (e.g., resume, cover letter, networking, social media profiles, etc.). Plan, facilitate, and lead virtual, in-person, classroom, and group career workshops focusing on various career development topics. Design new and innovative programs and professional panels aimed at supporting graduating students, graduate students, and alumni. Design and deliver quality career-related programs focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Develop and execute the transition to professional life programming, such as "Class of 20XX Career Launch Series" and job fair preparation workshops. Serve as a liaison to various colleges, academic programs, and student affairs departments. Maintain close contact and collaboration with employer relations for the purpose of communicating regularly with the advising staff about various recruiting trends. Serve as point person for events such as, but not limited to, graduate school fairs, post-doctoral career expos, and similar graduate and professional level support programming. Write content for the Career Services website as well as various other educational electronic and print materials for the department. Create post-assessment materials in order to survey the learning outcomes of workshops and programs. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field preferred. At least 5 years of career services experience in a higher education environment or similar related experience. Master Career Counselor (MCC) designation, National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Social Worker preferred. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong planning, presentation, and organizational skills. Advanced knowledge of career development and assessment concepts. Preferred Qualifications Strong Interest Inventory (SII), Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and/or similar career assessment certification(s). Solid knowledge of AI tools utilized in the career advising of students and alumni. Solid knowledge of social media utilized in the career advising of students and alumni. Experience providing assistance editing resumes, curricula vitae (CVs), personal statements, and cover letters for students and alumni. Experience providing feedback on case interview preparation and other interviewing formats. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14462?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-0bcb6e7d2e1abc4ea45f37ecbce9542f