Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development - Gies College of Business

Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development - Gies College of Business

Student & Corporate Connection

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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Minimum three years of relevant part-time or full-time professional work experience in career or academic advising/counseling, recruiting, job placement, student services or other related work.

Demonstrated success in event planning, promotion, and evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Experience serving undergraduate and/or graduate students at an institution of higher learning.

Familiarity with curricula associated with business degree programs. Experience in a business field or related industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of the employment market, job search strategies, and hiring trends.
• Knowledge of business careers both in the United States and abroad.
• Familiarity with advising techniques and best practices for career guidance.
• Experience using information technology to deliver services and information to students.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for effective engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology to enhance service delivery.
• Enthusiasm for customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Initiative to identify and implement improvements in advising processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage and support job seekers effectively.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 7/23/2025. The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 to $67,000 annually.

At Gies, we believe in being a place of inclusion and equity, a place where all can succeed. This position must be attentive to the College’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity and ensure it is being implemented throughout projects and activities. For more information about Gies Business, visit https://inside.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/work-at-gies.

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Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact porche@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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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.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1031274
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu