Program/Student Advisor (Career Development Specialist) - Career Services

Program/Student Advisor (Career Development Specialist) - Career Services

Hiring Department: Career Services

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1018081

Schedule: Monday

• Friday, 8:30am

• 5:00pm, on-site work place

Salary: Up to 55,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Posting Close Date: May 14, 2024

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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary

Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for career advising and programming for UIC students, with a special focus on supporting students seeking internships and other pre-professional experiences as related to major and field of interest. Primary responsibilities include providing career development education and resources in a variety of formats, including individual sessions, workshops, panels, and programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide in-person, virtual, and phone individual career advising to assess interests, goals, values and skills for the purpose of guiding current students through the career, job search (e.g., resume, cover letter, networking, social media profiles, etc.), graduate school search, and major exploration process. Coordinate communications and student support aspects of the Student Affairs Internship Program.

Offer career advising services to alumni and incoming students as necessary. Plan, facilitate, and lead virtual and in-person, classroom, and group career workshops and panels focusing on a variety of career development topics. Design new and innovative programs aimed at supporting students searching for internships, pre-professional experiences, job shadowing, and co-curricular experiences.

Also design and deliver quality career related programs focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Develop and execute curriculum for the Internship Readiness Seminars. Maintain close contact with employer relations and student employment in order to keep abreast of career development trends, opportunities for collaboration, and job prospects for students both on and off campus. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Demonstrated experience in a higher education environment, or similar related experience (such as workforce development programs, non-profit career programs).

• Demonstrated experience delivering career development focused workshops or programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held.

Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply.

You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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.

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