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Department

PSD Applied Data Science Staff

About the Department

The MS in Applied Data Science program is a professional graduate program within the Data Science Institute (DSI) and Physical Sciences Division (PSD) at the University of Chicago. The DSI executes the University of Chicago’s bold, innovative vision of Data Science as an evolving discipline; the PSD explores new frontiers in the physical and mathematical sciences to lead the world in inquiry and impact. The purpose of the MS in Applied Data Science program is to advance the careers of diverse students for technical- and / or management-focused careers in data science. Students may apply for full- or part-time admissions for the In-Person or Online program, and admitted students benefit from a dedicated, full-service team in support of robust student and alumni outcomes. The MS in Applied Data Science program is located at the university’s NBC Tower space in downtown Chicago, IL. Learn more at .

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Career Services will join a mid-sized team of full-time staff experts in instructional services / innovation, enrollment management, student affairs, and career services / external partnerships. A cadre of industry-expert faculty and instructors also support the success of the Applied Data Science program.

The Assistant Director is responsible for the development and maintenance of career services offered by the MS in Applied Data Science program—including but not limited to tailored programs and events, career advising appointments with students, outcomes measurement, and differentiated support for the program’s part-time and full-time In-Person and Online students. The new hire will also work collaboratively with the Data Science Institute, other PSD master’s programs, and UChicagoGRAD to offer a comprehensive portfolio of general and subject specific career resources.

This position is eligible for a partially remote work schedule and is based in the downtown Chicago NBC Tower campus. This position reports to the Director of External Partnerships and Career Development.

Responsibilities

Advises and counsels students by empowering them to make decisions associated with their career goals and objectives.

Assesses individual situations and circumstances to create, implement and monitor student career plans.

Implements / provides personalized counseling and advising that focuses on self- assessment, research, job and internship search strategies, reflection, and strategic decision making.

Reviews and makes suggestions to improve resumes, covers letters, and other relevant job documentation.

Creates, updates, and maintains student facing course management websites, social networking sites, chat rooms, etc. that describe, highlight, and explain resources and services.

Assists with maintenance and management of required Career Course.

Manages planning and arrangement of programs – meetings, workshops, trainings, events, etc. designed to provide information, promote resources and to build internal and external relationships.

Recruits, trains, and assigns faculty / instructors to teach career related programs.

Supervises creation of components, including curriculum development, lectures, conferences, and seminars.

Facilitates and leads professional workshops related to resumes, cover letters, networking, interviewing, social media presence, and other related areas.

Helps develop and gives input to the career curriculum which is required of all students who wish to have complete access to programs and services related to internships, research opportunities and full-time employment post-graduation.

Enhances and collects career insights from the Career Course.

Works, with minimal guidance, to write timely and effective articles about career management topics for a variety of student publications. Conceptualizes, develops, and delivers career management programming and published materials.

Connects students with alumni and professionals for employment opportunities.

Includes alumni in programming and events as appropriate.

Collaborates with the MS in Applied Data Science Assistant Director of External Partnerships.

Makes career plan recommendations, partnering with internal / external constituencies and resources that meet student needs.

Collaborates with student affairs, academic departments, student organizations and administrative offices to develop programs and publicize opportunities spanning a broad range of industries and geographies.

Engages with associations, organizations, alumni, and employers to encourage experiential education and professional development.

Researches organizations that are hiring and partners with a wide variety of employers to ensure recruitment strategies meet their needs. Maintains contact with a portfolio of employers to serve as their dedicated Career Advancement liaison.

Continually assesses new technologies and leverages existing technologies to improve the delivery of Career Services offerings to be responsive to the needs of students across in-person and online programs; evaluate and improve business processes to support Career Services productivity.

Creates, manages, and maintains efficient methods to track student data, quantify student engagement, and report on student outcomes.

Researches best practices and peer institutions and market / economic conditions and recommends changes and enhancements to improve career services and resources.

Reviews existing use of technology and recommends changes to incorporate state-of-the- art systems and tools as appropriate into all aspects of the advising, counseling, and recruiting / employment programs.

Recommends changes and enhancements to leverage technology to best serve the greatest number of students as effectively as possible.

Identifies opportunities and strategies for short- and long-term growth and expansion of program resources, value, and participation.

Tracks permission to international students to apply for Curricular Practical Training.

Researches best practices to enhance, improve, and innovate program topics and delivery to better meet goals and objectives.

Manages development and maintenance of evaluation processes including associated metrics and key performance indicators.

Collaborates with internal / external partners to implement changes designed to improve / increase program goals / objectives.

Conducts job search and career management related large lectures, hands-on workshops, special events, training programs, and one-on-one career coaching sessions. Acts as a resource for and directs students to other career resources as needed.

Analyzes markets and trends as they relate to job searches. Assesses student feedback and evaluations and collaborates with other career services staff members, student organizations, or other staff to determine program offerings and innovations.

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 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills or Knowledge :

Experience with learning platforms and technologies (Canvas, Symplicity, Zoom, Salesforce, SurveyMonkey, Microsoft Excel, Box, RegFox, MailChimp).

Preferred Competencies

Interact successfully with diverse constituencies including resolving problems with a high degree of discretion, diplomacy, and tact.

Shift responsibilities as needed based on departmental needs.

Strong project management skills.

Interface with and engage senior level clients.

Ensure program and operational excellence and optimization.

Maintain optimistic outlook, display confidence, and creatively marshal resources to achieve results amidst difficult circumstances.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate to a diverse audience including students, faculty, industry partners and staff.

Excellent organizational skills and constant attention to detail.

Work independently with minimal guidance.

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for a partially remote work schedule.

This position requires occasional work on evenings and weekends.

Application Documents

Resume (required)

Cover Letter (required)

References – Contact information only (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be 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

Drug Test Required

Health Screen Required

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

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