Assistant Director, Career Development Office at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Department



PSD Financial Mathematics Staff



About the Department



The Financial Mathematics Program (FinMath) is a professional graduate program within the Department of Mathematics at The University of Chicago. As a pioneer in the field of quantitative finance, we have had the honor of shaping some of the brightest minds in the financial industry today. Bringing together top-performing students from around the world and highly accomplished faculty, FinMath prepares students for success in a variety of careers in quantitative finance. The FinMath Career Development Office serves students and alumni of the program by providing essential tools and resources to better prepare and position themselves in pursuing their professional career paths. Learn more about our program at https://finmath.uchicago.edu/ and our career services at https://finmath.uchicago.edu/careers/.



Job Summary



The Assistant Director works with the Career Development Office (CDO) team to coach and prepare graduate students in the Financial Mathematics Program (FinMath) for securing internships and full-time employment. In addition to providing one-on-one and group advising support for students, the AD creates and facilitates innovative career management programming including classroom and virtual workshops, practice labs, special events and panels. The AD will also support career advising and programming services for a new online student cohort, as well as special event planning in support of alumni and employer relations.


Please outline in your cover letter why you are interested in this role and why your skills and experience are a good match for the responsibilities.



Responsibilities

• Advises and counsels students on career exploration within the quant finance field, job search strategies, resumes and cover letters, networking and professional development, interview skills, salary negotiation, etc.
  
  


• Provides career advising and programming services for a new online student cohort.
  
  


• Support the career management database, FinMath Connect (Symplicity). This includes entering counseling notes, generating reports, listing events, posting job/internship opportunities, and training/assisting students in using the system.
  
  


• Complete data tracking and reporting, including CDO tools outside of FinMath Connect, including alumni, employer engagement, and interview question databases.
  
  


• Collaborate to deliver and manage programming and track student performance for CDO summer course modules, September Launch, and Career Seminar (FINM 38500).
  
  


• Communicate and distribute information about job and career opportunities to students and alumni.
  
  


• Provide planning and logistical support for student, alumni, and employer events.
  
  


• Coordinate CDO efforts with staff within the program and University as appropriate, (FinMath Student & Faculty Services, Office of International Affairs, UChicago GRAD, etc.)
  
  


• Lead or participate in special projects.
  
  


• Advises and counsels students concerning employment opportunities and careers by acting as a liaison between students and prospective employers.
  
  


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


• Performs other related work as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications




Education:

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

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Work Experience:

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

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Certifications:




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Preferred Qualifications




Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
  
  

Experience:

• Career Services, Student Affairs, Advising, Human Resources or a related field.
  
  


• Experience with graduate-level and/or international students.
  
  


• Previous experience in event planning and execution.
  
  


• Previous customer service or sales experience.
  
  


• Proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, etc.
  
  


• Experience with client management software such as Symplicity, Salesforce, Handshake, etc.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• This position requires occasional work on evenings and weekends.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Superb interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in maintaining strong collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies.
  
  


• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task on frequent and changing demands while meeting deadlines.
  
  


• Strong oral and written communication skills with a high degree of professionalism.
  
  


• Advising/coaching/counseling skills in individual and group settings.
  
  


• Analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail.
  
  


• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team.
  
  


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
  


• Ability to learn new technologies and skills.
  
  


• Commitment to excellent customer service, including tact, discretion, and proper judgement as necessary.
  
  


• Knowledge of mid to large-scale event coordination.
  
  


• Willingness to back-up partner offices on special projects as assigned.
  
  


• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
  
  


• Innovative, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
  


• Cover Letter (required)
  
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.



Job Family



Student Affairs & Services



Role Impact



Individual Contributor



FLSA Status



Exempt



Pay Frequency



Monthly



Scheduled
Weekly Hours



37.5



Benefits Eligible



Yes



Drug Test Required



No



Health Screen Required



No



Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required



No



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