Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development-Gies College of Business
Job Summary
Provide career development programs and services for students in the Gies College of Business through classroom programming and one-on-one advising services. Support Gies students with developing career-readiness and professional development skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Student Programming Services
· Design, develop and implement career programming in the classroom and through workshops, conferences, and programs
· Work collaboratively with student affairs professionals and faculty to develop, promote, manage, and programs to support students’ career and professional development
· Build and maintain relationships with faculty, student affairs professionals and staff to enhance cohesiveness of career development delivery to students
· Manage, promote and administer student programs utilizing online education platforms
· Train students on use of career platforms, including Handshake and Gies Groups via individual and group sessions as well as classroom settings
· Stay up-to-date on current industry trends as well as hiring and job search best practices for business industry roles
· Develop, update, maintain and distribute to students print and electronic information on industry and career paths
· Partner with corporate engagement to identify potential career opportunities and to enhance student interactions with employers
· Participate in admissions and recruitment events
- Student Advising
· Advise students on career planning in one-on-one and group settings
· Conduct resume critiques, practice interviews and general career development advising
· Communicate career-related information to students, including open full-time and internship positions and opportunities for leadership, employer engagement, and career exploration
· Coach students to connect with alumni and other professionals currently employed in their target industry
· Support students in developing career goals for both US and home country job search
· Support international students through knowledge of the H1B Visa process, international employer recruiting activities, and international career management
· Maintain contact with alumni to share career information with current students
· Support the collection of student internship and Illini Success data
· Perform other duties as assigned
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Position: |
Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development-Gies College of Business |
| Organization: |
University of Illinois |
| Location: |
Champaign, IL 61820, IL
United States
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| Posting Start Date: |
2/18/2025 |
| Date Posted: |
2/21/2025 |
| Requirements |
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. At least three years of relevant professional experience (part-time or full-time) in career or academic advising/counseling, recruiting, job placement, student services, or related fields. Proven track record in event planning, promotion, and evaluation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree.
Experience working with undergraduate and/or graduate students in a higher education setting.
Familiarity with business degree program curricula.
Experience in a business-related field or industry.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the employment market and job search strategies, with a strong understanding of business careers both in the United States and abroad. • Advising and interpersonal skills, coupled with a passion for customer satisfaction. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Strong teamwork skills and initiative. • Experience leveraging information technology to deliver information and services to students.
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This listing expires on: 4/22/2025 |
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