Department

ESA Careers in STEM Programs

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 Assistant Director, Careers in Climate and Energy will utilize industry knowledge and program management skills to scale up programming and resources designed to prepare students for successful careers in energy, climate, and related fields in alignment with current market trends. In addition, this team member will work closely with campus partners including the University of Chicago’s Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth; Committee on Environment, Geography and Urbanization; the Institute of Politics; the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering; and the Physical Sciences Division to deliver comprehensive, best-in-class career support for students across a wide variety of majors.

The Assistant Director will also engage with hundreds of employer partners as the leader of our climate and energy portfolio. They will manage recruiting partnerships with top research institutions including Argonne National Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in addition to working closely with industry-leading firms, NGOs, and non-profits to develop student career opportunities. This team member will also organize and execute events, develop impactful workshops and experiential programs, provide one-on-one advising for students, and support the management of outcomes reporting.

This position requires a passion for impacting students through career services and advising, strong relationship management skills, and the ability to think strategically about program management. 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

Supports the development and implementation of a cohesive strategy for student success in climate and energy careers through early engagement and ongoing support.Collaborates with team leadership to design and implement sector-specific career programs and resources, drawing on deep industry expertise and connections.Organizes and leads programs and workshops highlighting opportunities in climate and energy career pathways, such as cohort programs, competitions, and global career exploration trips.Builds and maintains a portfolio of employers in public, private, and non-governmental sectors to drive internship and full-time job opportunities.Connects students with research opportunities in both academia and industry.Develops and maintains strong relationships with campus partners and faculty.Provides high-quality career advising to undergraduate students and recent alumni through one-on-one career advising sessions.Provides a high level of customer service and support to employers.Assembles resources to assist students in gaining experience in key skills related to data analytics, quantitative research, market analysis, and related technical skills.Analyzes placement and survey data to develop data-driven strategic initiatives.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.

Work Experience:

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

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

Prior experience working in the energy sector or in climate, sustainability, and related fields.Background working with college-aged students, recent college graduates, and or early career professionals.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

Knowledge of tools and services including online employment sites, CRM systems and other resources for job seekers.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.

Preferred Competencies

Understanding of career paths including graduate education opportunities in climate, energy, and related fields.A demonstrated passion for supporting the success of students in their career development.Attuned to the recruitment process for early career opportunities in climate and energy sectors across public, private, and non-governmental organizations.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 three to four times per year.

Application Documents

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

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

$72,250.00 - $93,500.00

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.

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