Assistant Director, STEM Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Development

Department

Provost UChicagoGRAD STEM Students

About the Department

UChicagoGRAD, a part of the Office of the Provost that supports graduate education across the University, is an innovative national model for preparing graduate students and postdocs to succeed while at UChicago and beyond. With teams focusing on admissions, fellowship advising, writing support and public speaking training, diversity initiatives, career exploration and planning, and administration, UChicagoGRAD works with campus partners to support students and postdocs at every stage of their academic careers and beyond. UChicagoGRAD functions as a one-stop shop for graduate students and postdocs to access resources that support timely degree completion and to enhance professional preparation that helps them translate their degrees into a variety of careers. UChicagoGRAD works with academic departments and divisions as well as campus-wide offices to develop and implement outreach, recruitment, and yield efforts; graduate and postdoc-focused programs, workshops, and events; training and support tailored to UChicago graduate students and postdocs; and administrative practices and policies in support of graduate education.

Job Summary

The job assists in the design and implementation of advisory programs focused on students' career developments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops, seminars, career conversations, mini-courses, externships, treks, and other professional opportunities appropriate for STEM graduate students and postdocs through the myCHOICE program.

• Build knowledge of career paths in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.

• Serve as a career advisor to STEM graduate students, postdocs, and recent graduate alumni.

• Engage in one-on-one advising that assists graduate students and postdocs with career exploration, networking, job document preparation, and negotiation.

• Develop and maintain resources that help STEM graduate students and postdocs navigate their careers at UChicago and beyond.

• Send career newsletters and other communications that inform graduate students and postdocs of relevant opportunities.

• Maintain websites that inform graduate students and postdocs of relevant opportunities.

• Serve as a liaison between UChicagoGRAD and graduate and postdoctoral programs, developing relationships with campus partners.

• Contribute to large-scale events run by UChicagoGRAD and campus partners.

• Follow up with graduate students, postdocs, and recent alumni to track progress and career outcomes.

• Conducts mock interviews, reviews resumes and cover letters, and coordinates other interview related programming in both individual and group settings.

• Develops original content for career related publications and assists with the editing and distribution of Career Services communications materials.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in a relevant STEM academic discipline.

• STEM PhD in a relevant academic discipline strongly preferred.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience teaching, advising or mentoring students.

• 1-2 years of experience facilitating career development programs.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with some of the academic, industry, nonprofit, and government career options that are common for master’s students.

• Proficiency in MS Office, WordPress, graphic design programs, and career services management tools.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

• Excellent event and project management skills.

• Excellent collaborator with experience working in a team environment.

• Excellent cultural competency and ability to interact successfully with a diverse student body.

• Ability to achieve objectives with minimal direction.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

• References (required)

Job Family

Student Affairs & Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$59,000.00 - $75,000.00

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.

Benefits Eligible

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.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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