Job Description:
Develops strategy to make UChicago a leader in providing employer and alumni connections to graduate students and postdocs aiming for innovative formats that set a clear distinction between UChicago and its peer institutions.
Analyzes job market trends and student/postdoc feedback to determine employer relations offerings.
Oversees the creation of new employer relationships and pipelines and maintains existing relationships and profiles.
Collaborates with employer partners to create bespoke recruiting plans, including information sessions and large scale events to ensure student success and employer satisfaction.
Provides strategic oversight of the GRAD Gargoyle job board opportunities, posting approvals, reporting and compliance.
Maintains relationships with employer relations professionals in PME, PSD, Harris, SSD, Booth, Career Advancement, Corporate Engagement, and beyond. Leads strategic planning discussions with same.
Collaborates with career development colleagues at UChicagoGRAD to ensure effective communication about employer-related initiatives.
Supervises work of Assistant Director of Programming and Outreach, interns and temporary staff.
Oversees the administration and management of various internship and mentorship programs.
Creates, establishes, and maintains relationships with search firms, and meets with an assigned group of new alumni and/or employer partners periodically to generate employer development leads and opportunities. Collaborates with publications to develop marketing materials.
Identifies, cultivates, and develops employer relationships and student employment opportunities for assigned industry areas. Uses best practices and knowledge of employers to recruit new companies and/or organizations to participate in career fairs, on-campus recruiting, job postings, and other programs.
Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Advanced degree.
Experience:
Professional work experience in corporate recruiting, employer relations, alumni relations, corporate engagement, or similar professional work experience.
Previous supervisory experience.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
Proficiency in using Symplicity or similar career service management (CSM) systems.
Knowledge of the employment and recruiting landscape for advanced degree talent.
Preferred Competencies
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Excellent relationship-building skills.
Ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.
Working Conditions
This position has a hybrid work schedule.
Standard office environment.
Work evenings and weekends as needed.
This position is located in 970 E. 58th Street.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter, addressed to Hiring Committee (preferred)
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About University of Chicago (UC)
One of the world's premier academic and research institutions, the University of Chicago has driven new ways of thinking since our 1890 founding. Today, UChicago is an intellectual destination that draws inspired scholars to our Hyde Park and international campuses, keeping UChicago at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change the world.
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