Program Director

Department

ESA Deputy Director STEM Programs - Direct Reports

About the Department

Career Advancement serves a student population of approximately 6,000 arts and sciences undergraduate students, in addition to alumni who have graduated within the last five years. Career Advancement plays a vital role in ensuring our students’ success after graduation. Career Advancement offers innovative and comprehensive career development services focusing on pre-professional preparation, experiential education, and access to internship and full-time opportunities. Through career advising, programs, and comprehensive resources, Career Advancement supports undergraduate students and alumni as they develop the skills necessary to manage their career development while working with alumni and employers to provide students with meaningful opportunities. For more information, please visit the Career Advancement website at careeradvancement.uchicago.edu.

Job Summary

The Program Director, Careers in Computer Science will utilize industry knowledge and program management skills to work independently to scale up programming and resources designed to prepare students for successful careers in computer science, data analytics, and related fields in alignment with current market trends. With limited supervision, this team member will support the growth and execution of pre-professional programs designed to increase access to technical careers for diverse and underrepresented students. This team member will manage and execute events, develop impactful pre-professional workshops and experiential programs, provide one-on-one advising for students, support the management of outcomes reporting, and collaborate with campus partners as needed.

This position requires a passion for impacting students through career services and advising, the ability to think strategically about program management, and the ability to work independently to drive initiatives forward. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and talented individual contributor with a record of success in complex, fast-paced environments where collaboration is critical to success.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a cohesive strategy for student success in computer science careers through early engagement and ongoing support.
• Designs and implements computer science-specific career programs and resources, drawing on deep industry expertise and connections.
• Organizes and leads programs and workshops highlighting opportunities in computer science fields, such as hackathons, technical interview workshops, and planning and leading career exploration trips to tech hubs around the world.
• Builds and maintains a portfolio of tech employers to drive internship and full-time job opportunities.
• Connects students with research opportunities in computer science in both academia and industry.
• Provides high-quality career advising to undergraduate students and alumni through one-on-one career advising sessions.
• Provides a high level of customer service and support to employers.
• Develops and maintains relationships with campus partners and faculty.
• Assembles resources to assist students in gaining experience with coding.
• Analyzes placement and survey data to develop data-driven strategic initiatives.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other related tasks 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:

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer science or other quantitative STEM field.

Experience:

• Prior experience working in talent development or human resources in the tech industry or supporting technical roles
• Background working with college-aged students, recent college graduates, and or early career professionals.
• Understanding of graduate education opportunities in computer science and related fields.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with tools commonly used in innovation, such as data analysis tools and other industry-relevant technical skills.
• Attuned to the technical recruitment process for a variety of computer science roles, including software engineering, data science, product management, and UI/UX design
• Knowledge of tools and services including online employment sites, CRM systems and other resources for job seekers.

Preferred Competencies

• A demonstrated passion for supporting the success of students in their career development.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated success in maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated initiative, and work both independently and collaboratively, with flexibility and adaptability.
• Deep commitment to customer service, prioritize and balance different work streams, meet deadlines, and work successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong coaching or counseling skills.
• Communicate to large groups as well as one-on-one with students, senior management, faculty, donors, and alumni.

Working Conditions

• Work evenings, occasional additional weeknight and weekend days.
• Travel two to three times per year.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter/Statement of Interest (required)
• Professional References Contact Information (3)(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

$87,550.00 - $113,300.00

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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